Ms. Chang Yan
Executive Vice Chairman & Chief Creative Officer
EU-China Commission (EUCNC)
Chang Yan is an internationally acclaimed cultural visionary, creative leader, and executive with a distinguished record in global diplomacy, arts, and innovation. She currently serves as the Executive Vice Chairman and Chief Creative Officer of the EU-China Commission, where she leads major cross-cultural initiatives and strategic creative collaborations between Europe and China.
With over two decades of experience, Chang Yan has held numerous prestigious positions including:
- Vice President & Chief Creative Officer
China-Africa Economic Cooperation Development Committee
(under the China International Economic and Technological Cooperation Promotion Association) - Vice President & Lifetime Chief Creative Officer
World Chinese Business Association - Art Advisor & Producer
United Nations “Silk Road” Cultural Project - Chief Executive Producer
“China Aerospace Culture” – China National Space Administration - Special Producer
Fortune Global Forum (Time Warner) - Deputy Director
25th ICMC (International Computer Music Conference)
Creative Leadership & Cultural Impact
Chang Yan has spearheaded the planning and execution of over 100 major cultural, commercial, and artistic projects across China and the world, including:
- “Olympic Green” – China’s Olympic bid promotional film
- “Lunar Mission” – A global campaign for China’s lunar exploration program
- “Fortune Beijing Forum” – A high-profile event connecting global business leaders
She is widely celebrated for her groundbreaking work in transforming an abandoned industrial site into a revered Scandinavian Art Space (SNAS). Personally designing and leading 60 Chinese migrant workers, she turned ruins into a cultural landmark lauded as “turning decay into magic,” attracting royalty, diplomats, Fortune 500 CEOs, and global media.
Global Recognition & Philanthropy
- Honors:
- Most Gracious & Elegant Host, TATLER Switzerland
- Outstanding Asian Woman, Travel Satellite Channel
- Featured in Beijing TATLER’s Top 300 Celebrities for 8 consecutive years
- Curatorial Work:
- Chief curator of 40+ international jewelry and art exhibitions, showcasing rare gems such as a 422.65-carat sapphire, Tahitian pearls, and Japanese royal jewelry
- Philanthropy:
- Organized art exhibitions and benefit concerts in Germany, the USA, Ireland, Denmark, and China to support underprivileged communities and disabled individuals
Additional Roles
- First Chinese Host on Austrian Television
- Accomplished Author and Poet