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Victor Koo, China-based Entrepreneur and Co-Founder of Tianren Culture, Joins Global Wellness Institute Board <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Koo founded and served as chairman and CEO of Youku, a popular Chinese video streaming service that is now part of Alibaba Entertainment; Koo\u2019s current focus is investing and supporting social innovation initiatives that promote health and sustainability for the planet and its inhabitants<\/em><\/p>\n

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Miami, FL \u2013 March 31, 2020 <\/strong>\u2013 The nonprofit Global Wellness Institute\u2122 (GWI), the leading research and educational resource for the global wellness industry, today announced that Victor Koo, chairman of Heyi Holdings and co-founder of Tianren Culture, will join its advisory board. This underscores Koo\u2019s deep commitment to promoting \u201cOne Health, One Wellness,\u201d the unity of the health and wellness of the planet and its inhabitants. The notion of maintaining balance and harmony between humans and nature is deeply rooted in Eastern cultures and philosophies.<\/p>\n

Heyi Holdings, which Koo founded in 2005, currently focuses on disruptive innovation and social impact investments in the areas of health, genomics and food 2.0. In addition, Tianren Culture, which he co-founded in 2016, is a next-generation social platform that acts as a catalyst to foster positive global values and lifestyles. As an early strategic partner of GWI\u2019s The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease<\/strong><\/a>, Tianren Culture disseminates important messages on eradicating preventable, chronic disease on WeChat, the largest social media platform in mainland China, including wellness inspiration from the GWI\u2019s The Wellness Moonshot: China<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cVictor has long been an advocate for positive change and committed to global wellness. His insights and contributions to GWI\u2019s Wellness Moonshot have helped us better understand and reach the vast Chinese market,\u201d said Susie Ellis, chair and CEO of GWI. \u201cAt the 2019 Global Wellness Summit, Victor spoke on \u2018China Rising: Understanding\/Decoding the World’s Biggest Market.\u2019\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Ellis continued: \u201cOne of our goals in 2021 is to extend our board\u2019s global representation, and I can\u2019t think of a better partner than Victor to help us make a difference in Asia.\u201d<\/p>\n

Koo\u2019s Tianren Culture works with funders, NGOs and business partners to put in place high-impact, effective social innovation initiatives to improve physical health and reduce factory-farmed animal protein consumption and production by promoting flexitarian diets and food innovation such as plant-based, fermentation and cell-based technologies. Tianren also supports scientific research and promotes meditation and breath work practices to improve mental and emotional wellness.<\/p>\n

\u201cPhysical and mental wellness are critical aspects of our lives, and the Global Wellness Institute has been at the forefront of leading research and building a global community around this pivotal area during this time of human uncertainty and innovation potential as we head into the post-COVID era,\u201d said Koo. \u201cI am excited to join the board to contribute to this important cause.\u201d<\/p>\n

As an advisory board member, Koo will help amplify GWI\u2019s mission of empowering wellness worldwide by facilitating collaboration, providing global research and insight, triggering innovation, and advocating for growth and sustainability, and contributing to the development of the organization\u2019s five pillars: Research, Initiatives, Roundtable Discussions, WellnessEvidence.com and The Wellness Moonshot: A World Free of Preventable Disease<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Koo joins an esteemed group of health and wellness-minded leaders<\/a> who serve as board of directors or advisors for GWI.<\/p>\n

About the Global Wellness Institute<\/strong>: The\u00a0Global Wellness Institute<\/a>\u00a0(GWI), a nonprofit 501(c)(3), is considered the leading global research and educational resource for the global wellness industry\u00a0and is known for introducing major industry initiatives and regional events that bring together leaders to chart the future. GWI positively impacts global health and wellness by educating public institutions, businesses and individuals on how they can work to prevent disease, reduce stress, and enhance the overall quality of life. Its mission is to empower wellness worldwide.<\/p>\n

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