Globevisa Group CEO Henry: Challenging the UTMB and Expanding to 30 Global Offices—This is My 2026 and Beyond | Henry's Worldview 02

Hello everyone, I am Henry. Welcome back to "Henry's Worldview."

In our last episode, we talked about the past and why I left Beijing for Hong Kong SAR. Over the past decade, alongside finding family stability and seeing my children through their education, Globevisa Group's corporate footprint has also undergone a massive transformation—we have added nearly 30 overseas offices.

So in this episode, I want to talk about the present, the future, my upcoming itinerary, and my long-term life plans.

01. A Hardcore 2026 Itinerary: Work, Family, and the UTMB

If we look at my specific schedule, the bulk of my time is undoubtedly dedicated to work, but it is heavily interspersed with my extreme personal hobbies and family life. Let me walk you through my timeline for this year:

● May and July: Trail Running Fever

In May, I have a 100-kilometer trail running warm-up race; in July, I have a 100-mile warm-up race. This is a monumental deal for me because I have never successfully completed a 100-mile (168-kilometer) trail race before, so I am determined to challenge it again this year.

● June: My Daughter's Graduation Trip 

I will definitely be in Europe in June. My daughter was accepted into one of America's top universities (one of the HYPSM schools), and we promised her a graduation trip. She chose Italy, so I will be heading there to join them for this journey.

● August: European Tour and a Pinnacle Race

I will be back in Europe in August. First, we have several offices there. I typically visit Europe twice a year, but for various reasons, I haven't been able to go yet this year, so I must visit our teams and learn from the ground up. Second, late August marks my "race of the year." Two friends and I are registered for the UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc). It is a 168-kilometer trail race starting in Chamonix, passing through France, Italy, and Switzerland, before looping back to France. This is the absolute pinnacle of trail running! I have been training for a long time simply to cross that finish line. I desperately want to earn the title of "UTMB Finisher"—now that is something truly worth bragging about.

● September: Autumn in Silicon Valley and US Operations

By September, I will be stationed in the US, primarily spending time in Silicon Valley. Partly, it is to drop my daughter off at school, but I also genuinely love the Palo Alto area and feel I should spend some time there. Additionally, we have four offices in the US now (I am almost losing count), and I want to visit them to deepen my understanding of our American operations.

● October: The Global Citizenship Conference (GGCC) in Hong Kong SAR 

I will return to Hong Kong SAR in October for a massive event—the GGCC (Globevisa Global Citizenship Conference).

We hosted our inaugural GCC in Singapore, and this year we are moving it to Hong Kong. As is our tradition, we will invite VIP clients, project developers, immigration directors from various countries, and potentially even prime ministers from certain nations. Hosting this in mainland China would involve complex diplomatic protocols, but Hong Kong SAR offers much more flexibility. We had over 300 attendees last year; this year's scale will be even larger, and we are currently inviting some fascinating guests. For us, this serves as a global year-end summit where our worldwide partners and industry experts gather. It is a major milestone.

● November and December: Middle East Trip and Winter Holidays

In November, I should carve out time for a trip to the Middle East. I originally planned to go in April, but geopolitical reasons made that impossible. I haven't visited our Middle Eastern offices in a while, so this trip is a must. By December, since the children have extensive holidays, I will be staying in Hong Kong SAR to spend time with my family.

02. Long-Term Life Plans: Winters in Hong Kong SAR, Summers Around the World

Looking further ahead at my long-term plans—though plans always change—I currently have a clear yet flexible idea: I really want to spend my winters in Hong Kong SAR, and use the summers and the rest of the year to explore the world.

I absolutely love the climate in Hong Kong SAR, especially in the winter. I have always believed that Hong Kong SAR has the best mountains in the world; I haven't seen better terrain anywhere else. In Hong Kong SAR, I can do all sorts of trail running training. The city hosts many premier traditional races, such as the 100-kilometer Trailwalker, TransLantau, and the Vibram Hong Kong 100 (HK100). These events are right on my doorstep, and I generally want to participate in as many as possible.

Another reason to stay in Hong Kong SAR for the winter is golf.

Golf is a "family sport" for us. I have been playing for years, but surprisingly, I rarely play with outsiders; I only play with my family. Everyone in my family plays, which perfectly makes up a foursome. The golfing environment in Hong Kong SAR is excellent; the courses I visit are mountainous terrains with stunning ocean and mountain views. On weekends, our family plays quietly amidst this scenery. Sometimes, I feel that this sense of peaceful tranquility is truly wonderful. So, I will try to stay in Hong Kong SAR as much as possible during the winter. But during the summer, or other times of the year, I want to go out and see the world.

I hope Globevisa can take me to even more places. For example, next year, I might spend more time in South Asia. We have about four offices across India, Bangladesh, and Pakistan. I haven't been to Southeast Asia yet, so I should go see it. Then there is Africa and Latin America; I should explore and experience these regions as well. I am personally fascinated by them.

03. Why Make This Series? A Note to My Future Self

So, that summarizes my overall lifestyle and experiences.

In future episodes of this series, I want to share more from different perspectives. For example, my views on Hong Kong SAR(you have no idea how much I love this city), or my thoughts on the local customs and cultures of various regions.

But I must offer a disclaimer: many of my views are quite different from the mainstream. For instance, when people ask about my views on education, I always give them a heads-up: "This is strictly my personal opinion; please don't be shocked." I acknowledge my views can be somewhat extreme, but I don't really mind. Everyone has their own perspective, and mine just happen to be a bit unconventional. I hope through this continuous sharing, I can pull out past events and discuss them chronologically. Moving forward, as I execute the global itinerary I just outlined, I will continuously gather new material. I really hope to string these together into a long-term series.

To be honest, while the marketing department wants me to do social media, I want to make sure I am enjoying the process. I want to talk about things I actually like and summarize thoughts I genuinely want to summarize. I don't want to do it just for the sake of doing it; I want to integrate it into my life. I view this recording process as an ongoing personal review and exploration—almost like talking to myself.

What does this feel like? You record it, and who knows—could it be played back for the version of myself from ten years ago? For my children ten years from now? Or perhaps, to be played at my memorial service after I pass away?

I could tell them then: "Don't just say you miss me. I want each of you to spend two hours watching these videos to truly understand who I was." Thinking about it from this perspective makes me enjoy the process much more. It also makes it easier for me to fulfill the marketing department's requests and commit to producing this long-term.

That concludes my sharing for today. Thank you all.