Renée Chow is the Founder and CEO of Thérapie New York, a high-end department store and pharmacy on the Upper-West side of New York City. Prior to this, Renée lived in Hong Kong and owned a jewelry company where she designed, manufactured and wholesaled her high-end jewelry to department stores throughout Asia and Europe. Prior to her entrepreneurial endeavors, she was General Manager for Hermes, China. She launched the first Hermes boutique in China (Beijing) and oversaw the flagship store in Hong Kong, earning her a special title as “Ambassador of Hermes”. Leading to her future position in Hermes, Renee was Brand Manager of a popular ready-to-wear fashion brand in Asia whilst also hosting a local prime time television program “Pearl Watch”. She was also a freelance reporter for another prime time television show, “City Life,” where she helped cover the hip, happening events in the city. Renee holds a BA in History from Mount Holyoke College.
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