Robert Lees is a
senior executive with global expertise and nearly 30 years of experience
working with decision makers in business , academia and government at the most senior
levels, across the Asia Pacific region. He a member of the Board of Directors
of Hong Kong based Global Sources Ltd. and for the past 2 years has been serving as Strategic Advisor to the University of Cincinnati. Bob served for many years as Secretary General and then President
and CEO of the highly respected Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), the Asia
Pacific region’s oldest business organization.
His extensive contacts in government, business (at the Fortune Global 500 level), key international and regional media organizations, and the academic world have made him a trusted advisor and highly regarded strategist in the areas of market entry, customer development, and relationship management.
With his experience in the corporate and consulting worlds, in addition to a decade heading the Pacific Basin Economic Council – an organization of CEOs and other senior business leaders of the largest corporations in 20 countries around the Pacific – Mr. Lees has built a strong reputation for identifying and implementing growth opportunities for American and other extra-regional organizations seeking to penetrate the China and Asia-Pacific marketplace.
While Mr. Lees has been a strong advocate of open markets throughout his professional life, he also recognizes the importance of manufacturing to the U.S. economy. He is a firm believer in the integrity and transparency of business and governmental dealings, and strong corporate governance.
Mr. Lees is a frequent speaker and commentator on Asia-Pacific business, economic and political topics. He is often quoted by, among others, the Associated Press, BBC, Reuters, Bloomberg, CNN, CNBC, and NHK (Japan).
For details of Mr. Lees’ accomplishments and experience, see
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