To celebrate the 17th Anniversary of China Merchants Bank New York Branch, CGCC is honored to host a special conversation with Adam I. Sandow, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of SANDOW Companies and Material Bank.
As the founder of SANDOW Companies, Adam Sandow has built businesses through both organic start-ups and strategic acquisitions. Known for building brands across beauty, design, and luxury that challenge traditional boundaries, Adam focuses on bringing innovative technologies, logistics, and solutions to the design industry. He leads Material Bank—a global technology and logistics platform operating in 37 countries. Used by thousands of the largest design brands and firms worldwide, including 25% of the Fortune 1000 Companies, Material Bank is the fastest and most sustainable way to search, sample, and specify materials. With more than 170,000 design professional members globally, Material Bank has changed the way design professionals and brands connect in the architecture, design, and construction industries.
During this roundtable, Sandow will share lessons on scaling digital discovery and next-day fulfillment worldwide—and on navigating cross-market dynamics in design. He will discuss global expansion, cross-border operations, and innovation at the intersection of design and technology. This event will explore Adam’s entrepreneurial journey, leadership at Material Bank, and perspectives on how U.S. and Chinese companies can best navigate market dynamics, cultural differences, and the evolving landscape of U.S.–China business relations.