HONG KONG
Last update: 2026
Hong Kong Trade Development Council
As a statutory body established in 1966, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is the global marketing arm and public service hub for Hong Kong-based manufacturers, traders and service providers. The Council’s Chicago Office promotes trade and investment ties between Hong Kong, Chinese Mainland and 20 Midwestern states. With 51 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub, including a platform for doing business with the ASEAN region. The HKTDC organizes trade fairs, international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels.
Office Jurisdiction
20 states of the Midwest
Contact
333 N Michigan Ave, Suite 2028, Chicago, IL 60601
Curtis Louie, Director New York and Director Midwest
curtis.louie@hktdc.org,312-726-4515
Bridget Lee, Director, Chicago
bridget.lee@hktdc.org,312-726-4515
Christine Barragan, Business Development Manager
christine.barragan@hktdc.org,312-726-4515
Brigid Delaney, Assistant Business Matching Manager
brigid.delaney@hktdc.org,312-726-4515
Web: https://www.hktdc.com/
Curtis Louie
Director, New York (Officer-in-Charge) and Director, Midwest (Officer-in-Charge)
Curtis, a proud graduate of Syracuse University with a degree in Marketing, has built a career spanning over 25 years.
From 1995 to 2005, while living in Hong Kong, he focused on artist marketing and promotions, collaborating directly with international music artists and local/regional media in the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia. In 2005, Curtis returned to the bustling streets of New York, a city he proudly calls home.
Since joining the Hong Kong Trade Development Council in 2006, Curtis has been at the helm covering 16 States and Washington, DC, currently serving as the Director, New York (Officer-in-Charge). In this strategic role, he actively works to create and facilitate opportunities in international trade between Hong Kong and its trading partners. Leading a dedicated team, Curtis focuses efforts on both the service and product sectors, covering logistics, technology, global health, intellectual property, entertainment and finance. His expertise in marketing contributes to driving impactful strategies, fostering growth, and playing a key role in facilitating global trade relationships.
He recently added Director, Midwest (Officer-in-Charge) to his portfolio overseeing an additional 20 States.