His career spans some of the most prestigious names in global fashion; from 2001 to 2006, he served as International Communications Director for Céline in Paris, overseeing brand management across the USA, Japan, Asia, and Europe, and sitting on all major committees. He then returned to Hong Kong to join Ermenegildo Zegna as Chief Marketing Officer, steering brand management and communications across six major markets.

Before joining Vogue, Au served as Group Managing Director of the Fung Retailing Group, overseeing the overall marketing strategy across nine business units including Toys “R” Us and Macy’s China. He also served as publisher of Time Out Hong Kong and contributed to The International New York Times and the South China Morning Post.

Since taking the helm at Vogue Hong Kong, his editorial vision has produced some of the magazine’s most defining moments. In 2019, he commissioned the historical cover featuring Rihanna, making her the first Black woman to grace the cover of Vogue Hong Kong. He sits on the International Board of Vertu, the Advisory Board of Kailis Pearls, and the Board of Macy’s China Limited.