How We Got Our Name

Our name, Gaishan (改善), means steadily improving over time—constantly improving, consistently growing.


Here at Gaishan, we firmly prioritize and foster an environment that supports thinking big, pushing boundaries, continued education, and excitement. We aren't big fans of settling, so we thought our name should represent our company's spirit.

We apply this same thinking to all of our projects and client relationships. We aim to bring the best ideas and designs that leave our clients feeling empowered and understood.

Let us bring your brand to life.

“Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching.”

Our Team

 
 

  • Co-Founder + Chief Financial Advisor

    Our company’s founder Chris Lowder is one of the world’s most sought-after talents in corporate and multi-venue luxury bar consulting. Chris has successfully built globally recognized beverage programs in some of the world’s most challenging markets, including China, South Korea and New York. Chris gets results for his clients by balancing three critical metrics: The profitability and cash-flow priorities of key stakeholders; the hospitality and best-in-class product expectations of international VIP guests; and the on-the-ground realities of procurement, logistics and staff training at the local venue. 

    Chris’s happy clients include Four Seasons Hotels, Swire Hotels, Accor Hotels China, Aman Hotels, Capella Hotels, Starbucks China, Disney Land China, AB InBev USA, AB InBev China, Vacheron Constantin, Bvlgari China, Holland-America Cruise Lines, and Givaudan Flavours. During his nearly 5-year tenure with Asia’s leading beverage consulting firm Proof & Company, Proof’s consulting team placed at least 2-3 creative projects in the Worlds 50 Best Bars every year, and 5-8 creative projects in Asia’s 50 Best Bars every year. No other beverage consulting team on Earth has ever achieved this level of sustained, consolidated excellence.