Catya MartinFounder & Chief Editor - Trait d'Union | Director & Chief Editor - La French Radio Hong Kong et Macao
Entrepreneur, 56 years old, married, and mother of two children (16 and 26 years old). Based in Hong Kong for 17 years. Previously lived in Tokyo and New York.
Professional Background: Press Officer, Communications Director, Chief of Staff and journalist.
- New York (2000–2005): Permanent member of the editorial team for the international edition of Le Figaro, "France-Amérique," and correspondent in New York for various Francophone media outlets (Radio Canada, La Dépêche du Midi, etc.).
- Tokyo (2007–2008): Reporter for Japanese television (NHK).
- Hong Kong (since 2008): Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the only monthly Francophone magazine in Hong Kong, Macau, and Mainland China, "Trait d’Union" (www.traitdunionmag.com). Launched "La French Radio Hong Kong et Macao" (https://www.lafrench.radio/) in late 2019—reaching in 2024 more than 2 millions listeners. Freelance contributor for Francophone media.
Associative Engagement: Active member of the Union des Français de l’Étranger (UFE) in New York, Japan (VP), and Hong Kong. Member of welcome associations (NYAccueil, TokyoAccueil, and HKAccueil). Founded and led the Entrepreneurs Club within HKAccueil in 2010. Involved with Rotary International in Hong Kong since 2010.
Elective Positions:
- Advisor for French citizens abroad in Hong Kong and Macau since 2014, re-elected in 2021. President of the Consular Council.
- Elected to the Assembly of French Citizens Abroad (AFE) for Asia and Oceania since 2014, re-elected in 2021. President of the Security and Health Risks worldwide Commission.
- Deputy member of the French Parliament from 2012 to 2017.
