“Staying grateful and giving back to society makes me feel happy and being in a bright mood.”
Han Fang, a first-cohort of MSc in International Real Estate (IRE) graduate, is no ordinary entrepreneur. She is the Person of the Year of the 12th Zhejiang Merchant Victress Award. All along she has lived out her own motto – think carefully and be discerning to achieve long-term stability. Due to a broad outlook and mindset, she won much honour for her own enterprise.
With a soft, delicate look, Han Fang exudes the feminine qualities of typical Chinese ladies in the south, but she was steadfast in trying to fulfill her aspirations and dream. When she was young, she joined Nacity Property as an ordinary worker, then kept progressing through hard work and clinging to her goal. From real estate to property services, she led her team to do in-depth analysis of market opportunities mainly in property services and concentrated resources for specific areas, adhering to the aspiration of ‘enriching city life’. Racing against time and herself, she finally stood out in the competitive field of property services.
With a strategic mindset, she managed to complete the major transition of Nacity Service in 2006, helping it make profits again after a period of loss. She launched two major brands “Nacity Service” and “Narada Butler”. Step by step she fulfilled her strategic goals through sophisticated and professional branding, making the company the first property enterprise to be listed on the A-share market. Yet, each achievement represents to Han Fang the start of another journey, she has never thought of slowing down.
Han Fang believes that no power is greater than knowledge. Therefore, through constant learning, she managed to turn a new page for her enterprise. Putting to use the knowledge she acquired from IRE at PolyU, she upgraded the standing of “Nacity Service” and “Narada Butler”, incorporating the service elements of “warmth and wisdom” and the approach of “product+Internet+community” in the development of both companies, and eventually achieved outstanding results.
After more than 20 years of hard work and changes, she has become extremely resilient and full of life, besides having a broader outlook. By taking on different roles, she has exercised social responsibility, such as by organising the “Spread Smile and Love Series” Little Brown charity event, launching “LeFund” in support of employees and their family members who are sick or in difficulty, and activating community charitable fund to help the needy including the elderly and children. Out of a reverence for knowledge and a grateful heart, she is enthusiastic about alumni affairs. Being the President of Zhejiang University – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Joint Centre Alumni Network at present, she hopes to give back to her alma mater, alumni and students.
Her relentless efforts, wisdom and passion make up a fascinating story like that of Hua Mulan. As she always tells her friends, “A grateful heart makes me feel happy and bright every day”. She hopes her attitude of gratefulness can be passed on to future generations.
Publishing date: September 2021
