Chairman, E-Gate Consulting

Who says human resources in China means Irv Beiman.National promotor of the Balanced Score Card, Beiman has extensive experience in supporting both foreign and state-ownede. A driven an convincing speaker.

CEO of the China Business Network

Janet Carmosky is one of the leading voices on China business in the US. With a heavy experience of a wide range of industries in China, its culture and way of dealing with the people. In a hands-on way she has a very convincing story for both beginners and veterans in dealing with China.

CEO Philips China (2002-2008)

Mr. David Chang was appointed as the CEO of the Dutch electronics giant Philips in China on Jan. 1st 2002.

In addition to his previous role as the Chairman for Philips China Management Team, Mr. Chang was also sitting in the board of various JVs in China. He is still very instrumental in nourishing the relationship with Chinese partners and aligning business goals.

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CEO Spil Group Asia

One of the most successful foreign business people in China, founder of the country's largest video hosting firm and now heading a leading gaming company. By moving both fast and careful, he is a telling example of successful dealing with China's murky realities.

travels from Shanghai

Co-author of a groundbreaking book on Doing Business in China for Dummies, Rob speaks to businesspeople on the challenges, opportunities and risk management of conducting business in the Middle Kingdom.

CEO China Business Strategy

Firmly rooted in both the American and the Chinese culture, Paul Denlinger is the ideal person to set foreign business in China straight. Many of those companies failed in China, especially in technology, because they were misinformed. Paul Denlinger can set them straight.

Professor at the International Institute for Management Development (IMD)

Bill Fischer combines an appealing enthusiasm with a thorough knowledge of basis business processes in China. As the former dean of China's leading business school CEIBS he submerged in the often murky dealing and shares as a professional storyteller his experiences in a professional way.

Professor at IMD and Lausanne University.
Director of IMD World Competitiveness Center

Professor Garelli brings in twenty years of experience in competitiveness, making him into one of the leading speakers on the global economy. His annual ranking of countries in the IMD World Competitiveness is watched by countries both with high expectations and fear.

Global business strategist and bestselling author

Rowan Gibson is a global business strategist, a bestselling author, and an expert on radical innovation. His last book Rethinking the Future is an international best-seller, published in over 20 languages, and it has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. His latest books 'Innovation to the Core' and 'Rethinking the Future', will be available in simplified Chinese in 2009.

Professor at the Department Organization and Personnel Management of RSM Erasmus University, organizing its China program

Professor Krug is a leading authority in Europe on China's economic development, particularly its private entrepreneurs. She organizes the China program at RSM, the most prominent business school in the Netherlands, at the Erasmus University of Rotterdam.

Retired MBA lecturer and China entrepreneur

Warren Liu takes with him the academic rigor of the top-end business schools where he has been teaching. Combined with his practical business experience, and his recent study of KFC in China, he brings a unique set of skills, viewpoints and background, makes him a challenging partner at your next event.

China expert advisor at the Artisan Business Group

A US-based China expert with key experience in the country's economic development and business climate, Mr. Brian Su has helped many US delegations to visit China and helped to host visiting delegations from China in the US.

Founder of the centre of inclusive leadership

Mirella Visser brings the unique experience of having lived in Asia during three milestone events of the 90's: the financial crisis, which led to a breakdown of economic activity in the region, and the reunification of Hong Kong with China in 1997, which created different sentiments at the two sides of the border. In addition, working very closely with Barings Brothers, the UK investment bank with a strong presence in Asia, Mirella experienced the collapse and subsequent acquisition of Barings by ING Group first hand.

The explorer who understands business

Teamwork, leadership and motivation are the key elements Rex Warner, the explorer who understands business, bring to business. Undertook one of the longest raft voyages in history - a 6000 mile, 6 month, voyage across the Pacific aboard a bamboo sailing raft. This expedition, The China Voyage, aimed to investigate how the Chinese sailed to America Z000 years ago, and re-live the experience of sailing such an ancient type of vessel. Rex is also another kind of explorer, investing in Chinese software companies.

travels from New York or Beijing

Michael A. Zakkour is the founder and managing director of China BrightStar LLC, a leading Sino-American consulting, manufacturing and sourcing company. Mr. Zakkour leads the day-to-day operations of China BrightStar from the company's headquarters in New York City, and manages its factories and offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Ningbo, and Hangzhou, China, as well as Mumbai, India.