About us

Our mission

We represent our clients in China with a localized approach: building, connecting with and monetizing fans abroad to diversify revenue streams and grow global audiences.

Based in Los Angeles, we’re your team for navigating China, digitally and in person.

Our team

The people behind Gala Digital

Ryan Mills

Founder

Ryan started his career at Amazon, working with sellers from all over the world, including China.

Before Amazon, he represented the United States as a Citizen Diplomat with the State Department in Dalian, China.

He created the concept for Gala Digital as a master’s student at the Gies College of Business, graduating in 2021. Before that, he studied Mandarin Chinese and Global Studies, with a focus on modern China, at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.

Pierre Viallant

Co-Founder

Pierre started his career as a cellist before becoming an engineer working directly with the Department of Defense on more than 2,000 government contracts.

He established Gala Digital’s first office in Simi Valley, giving our remote-first team a physical base close to our clients in Los Angeles. He manages client portfolios and is their main point of contact.

Pierre graduated from the Graziadio School of Business at Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, in 2020.

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