Senior executive with global expertise and nearly 30 years of experience working with decision-makers at the most senior levels of business and government across the Asia-Pacific region. Extensive relationships with leaders in government, business (at the Fortune Global 500 level), key international and regional media organizations, and education. Trusted advisor and highly regarded strategist in the areas of market entry, customer development, and relationship management. Known for identifying and implementing growth opportunities for American and other international organizations seeking to penetrate the China and Asia-Pacific marketplace.
PACIFIC BASIN ECONOMIC COUNCIL, Hong Kong, China
Asia-Pacific's oldest and largest multinational organization of senior business executives.
Chief Executive Officer 2006 - 2007
Invited by the Board of Directors to return to the organization on a short term basis to revitalize the organization. Mission included a conversion from a national member committee structure to a direct to the center membership organization. Brought in new key personnel and worked with them and the Board of Directors to complete a business plan including the addition of new products and services. Developed key member events and worked to strengthen the Board of Directors all as part of adding value to membership
BEARINGPOINT, INC. (formerly KPMG CONSULTING), Honolulu, HILeading global business advisor and tech/systems integrator with revenues of over $3B.
Executive Adviser and Director Key Accounts, Asia-Pacific 2002 - 2005
Responsible for all aspects of customer relationship management for strategic clients.
• Advised private-sector clients to maximize growth and profitability potential and to maximize service and efficiency.
• Member of the executive team that developed and implemented a successful strategic plan that grew revenues in the Asia-Pacific region in excess of $400M in four years.
• Member of team that managed the integration and acquisition of Anderson Business Consulting which doubled the revenues of the organization.
• Key Accounts Director for Fortune Global 500 clients.
• Directed the marketing and public relation efforts in Asia, with direct responsibility for rebranding from KPMG Consulting to BearingPoint, attaining the highest global brand awareness with C-Level clients.
• Consulted with key business and government leaders from organizations such as: Bank of China, Grand China Airline (formerly Hainan), China Telecom, China Unicom, Government of China and Brunei, Telekom Malasia, CP Group Thailand, LG Group Korea, Hyosung Group Korea, Air New Zealand, and Tokyo Gas.
PACIFIC BASIN ECONOMIC COUNCIL, Honolulu, HI
Asia-Pacific's oldest and largest multinational organization of senior business executives.
Secretary General and President 1992 - 2001
Executive leader for a multinational board represented by 21 different nations and economies.
• Revitalized and firmly established organization with governments and the news media as the voice of business in the Pacific.
• Built financial strength from zero in operating budget to a surplus of nearly US $4M.
• Grew membership by over 30 percent to 1,000 major corporations including the U.S. and Japan's largest firms and many of China's key state-owned enterprises. Organizations were represented by the CEO, chairman or other most senior-level executive.
• Increased the number of member nations from 12 to 21 and added senior business leaders in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
• Built close ties with national governments at the Prime Minister and Cabinet level.
• Developed close cooperative relationships with international organizations including Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the World Bank, Asian Development Bank (ADB), Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the World Trade Organization (WTO) to advance policy issues, including the expansion of e-commerce, trade and investment liberalization, intellectual property rights protection, corporate governance, market entry, foreign direct investment, and capacity building.
PACIFIC INTERTRADE CORPORATION, Westlake Village, CA
Spin-off of the $19M international trade unit of Security Pacific Corporation.
President 1989 - 1992
Assisted emerging growth and large companies in establishing overseas sales channels and joint ventures in China and Russia. Penetrated the Japanese consumer goods market and set up distribution for clients in Southeast Asia.
• Developed strong business ties with large corporations in Japan, Mexico, China, and Russia.
• Established a profitable joint venture with one of China’s largest electronic manufacturer.
SECURITY PACIFIC TRADE CORPORATION, Los Angeles, CA
Export trading and trade finance subsidiary of Security Pacific Financial Corporation (now Bank of America).
Vice President, Business Development 1983 - 1989
As a member of the executive management team, created new business venture.
• Second year sales in areas such as medical products/technology, food systems/technology, and manufacturing plant and equipment exceeded US $50M.
CORNING, INC., Corning, New York 1978 – 1983
Held various positions of increased responsibility in the areas of marketing, sales and international business development.
• Developed several new consumer products for international markets and turned around a business with declining sales and profits.
• Forward integrated the firm to take over distribution for all of Southeast Asia.
• Established Corning (Singapore) Ltd., and forward integrated distribution into Southeast Asia.
• Served as Asia-Pacific/Latin America Optical Lens Materials Marketing Manager for Corning's most profitable product growing profits 300%.
Education
Thunderbird University, Thunderbird, The Garvin School of International Management, Glendale, Arizona
Master Business Administration
Institute for International Studies and Training (IIST), a subsidiary of the Japan Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), Tokyo, Japan
Certificate of Management Studies
University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Bachelors of International Economics and International Relations, Summa Cum Laude/Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships and Affiliations
Member of the Board of Directors/Trustees – Current:
• Global Sources Limited, Hong Kong (Member of the Board of Directors)
• Kentucky International Trade and Investment Conference (October 2008) (Chairman)
• Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce (Director)
• Dr. Sun Yat Sen Foundation (Founding Director)
• Honolulu Committee on Foreign Relations
• Pacific & Asian Affairs Council (Director)
• Vice Chairman Greater Cincinnati Chinese Chamber of Commerce
• Member of the Board Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council
• Member of the Board Japan America Society
Member – Current:
• NAFSA (Association of International Educators)
• Japan America Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce
• European American Chamber of Commerce Cincinnati
• District Export Council (DEC), U.S. Department of Commerce
• The Asia Society New York and Hong Kong
• Member of the European American Chamber of Commerce,
Member of the Board/Trustee Affiliations – Past:
• Hawaii National Bank., Chairman, Audit and Corporate Governance Committee
• Pacific Center for International Business Education and Research
• Children of Russia Foundation (Founding Director)
• Bank of Hawaii International Corporation
• The University of Hawaii Foundation
• California Central Coast World Trade Association – President and member of the board
• U.S. Small Business Administration Export Small business Development Center
• California- Russia Trade Association – Founding Director
• Japan-America Society of Hawaii
• Oceanic Institute
• Hawaii State Chamber of Commerce
• Past Chairman of the Kentucky International Trade and Investment Conference
