Pauline Lin

Pauline graduated from Wenzao Ursuline University of Languages in Taiwan in 1982 with a concentration in English and embraced a love of learning throughout her adult life. Pauline took several advanced business administration courses in Hong Kong and Shanghai before enrolling in a business administration program at the University of Wales in the United Kingdom in 2013. She graduated with her MBA in 2015 and went on to earn an Executive Doctorate in Business Administration (EDBA) from the ICD International Business School, located in France, in 2018.

Her professional career began in sales, for companies in both Taiwan and the United States. In 1992, with almost 10 years of sales experience behind her, Pauline accepted the position of deputy general manager with the Shanghai HJH Catering Group, comprising three catering chains. After seven years with HJH, Pauline moved on to the Shanghai HJW International Hotel Management Group, where she has served as vice-chairwoman of their board for the past 20 years.

Outside of her professional career, Pauline currently serves as a member of the board of the Overseas Chinese Union, a role for which she was appointed by the Shanghai municipal government. She has also volunteered in several roles for the Shanghai American School, which her children attended. Despite her physical distance from Concord Academy’s campus, Pauline has also contributed to the Faculty/Staff Appreciation and International Potluck events, demonstrating her strong commitment to the school community. Pauline lives in Shanghai with her husband, Richard, and their children, Liliane ’21 and Eric ’23.