Ms. Shan Loy

Shan Loy is a strategic partnerships and business development professional with cross-industry experience spanning manufacturing, product development, hospitality, corporate relations and retail operations. She currently serves as Manager – Strategic Partnerships & Networking at Taylor’s Centre for Family Business. Her areas of expertise include family business, client liaison, business development, and retail operations.

In her current role, Shan supports the Centre’s engagement with business families, industry stakeholders, and strategic partners. Taylor’s Centre for Family Business provides a platform for business families to connect, learn and grow through curated networking, intergenerational learning, education, research and engagement.

Shan brings both professional experience and a personal generational perspective to the field of family business. She has shared her experiences and insights into the dynamics of business families, contributing a practical and relatable perspective to discussions involving family relationships, business continuity, and generational transition.

Throughout her career, Shan has developed experience in building relationships, engaging clients and stakeholders, identifying business opportunities, and supporting strategic collaborations. Her diverse professional background allows her to understand different organizational environments and communicate effectively with individuals from a range of industries and professional backgrounds.

She has also contributed to industry discussions on women-led family businesses, policy and infrastructure support, leadership and resilience. Drawing on her cross-industry and cross- generational experiences, Shan offers perspectives shaped by both her professional journey and personal experiences.

Her work is centered on connecting people, strengthening professional relationships, and creating opportunities for meaningful engagement. Through her role at Taylor’s Centre for Family Business, she contributes to the Centre’s efforts to empower family enterprises and support the preservation of multigenerational legacies. Shan is recognized for her people-focused approach, her ability to build connections, and her commitment to developing purposeful relationships across the family business ecosystem.