Strategic Visionary & Founder of the Live Book Protocol™

Chairman & CEO, Advent Link LLC | 

Author of When There Was No Playbook

Charlie C. Lin is a globally recognized visionary and the pioneer of the Live Book Protocol™ (U.S. Patent Pending)—the new forensic standard for executive decision architecture. Building on over 35 years of leadership across the most competitive markets in the world, Mr. Lin provides the strategic "Fixed Spine" necessary for executives to navigate complex, non-linear challenges where traditional playbooks fail.

Executive Leadership & Strategic Milestones:

• Capital Markets Innovation: Served as CEO and Executive Director for the landmark IPO of Prosperity REIT (SEHK 808), the first private-sector Public Listed REIT in Hong Kong.

• Urban & Commercial Transformation: As Director of Hang Lung (China) Ltd., he led the development of Shanghai’s most iconic landmarks, Plaza 66 and The Grand Gateway—recognized among the most influential commercial developments in China’s modern history.

• Asset Management at Scale: Managed a diverse portfolio for Sino Land, overseeing six business units and a workforce of over 5,700 staff across Hong Kong.

• Legacy of Urban Excellence: Contributed to the foundational redevelopment of San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Garden, an 87-acre project lauded as a national model for private-public cooperation and urban economic impact.

Academic & Professional Honors:

• Fudan University EMBA Program (Shanghai): Visiting Professor (Past).
• Tsinghua University Zijing EMBA Education (Beijing): Visiting Professor (Past).
• CCIM China Chapter: Honorary Chairman (2017–2020).
• Accreditations: Holds CCIM, CPM, CRB, and CSM professional designations.