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Officers
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For President:
Harley Seyedin - Sithe Global Pacific____________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2001 - 2002 and President 2003 - Present
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Harley Seyedin President of Sithe Global Pacific (Sithe Global US is one of the worlds largest energy and power groups with over US$15 billion in new projects in operation or development worldwide), President of American Chamber of Commerce in South China and Vice Chairman of Asia Pacific Council of American Chambers of Commerce. His achievements include many firsts in many areas in China, including: The first majority western owned power plant; the first western invested toll road; and, the first fully US accredited Catholic university campus in China. In 1991 President George Bush recognized Mr. Seyedin for his assistance related to the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). He was nominated by three governors of the State of Maryland (and appointed by the unanimous vote of the Maryland Senate each time) to four terms of office to the Board of Trustees of Montgomery College. He served as Chairman of Montgomery College and State Chairman of the Maryland Association of Community College Trustees, representing all seventeen colleges in the State. He served on the Board of Directors of the Kennedy Institute, by appointment of Cardinal James A. Hickey. He was a recipient of an award in business from the US Department of Commerce. He received recognition from the US Senate Sergeant At Arms for his service to US Senate Deliberations. He served two terms on the Maryland Advisory Board of the US Commission on Civil Rights.
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For Vice President:
Steven Cheng - Amway (China) Co., Ltd.__________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2003 - 2005 and as Vice President 2006-Present
I have been serving as Vice President of AmCham in South China since 2006, before that as Governor from 2003, and have always been an active member in supporting a wide array of events organized by AmCham in South China. I strongly believe that AmCham can play a very positive role in promoting trade, commerce and investment between the US and China, particularly in South China.
Currently, I am the Vice President of Finance - Greater China Region of Amway Corporation. I have been working and living in Guangzhou for more than 13 years to have profound sentiment towards this city. As one of the world’s largest direct selling companies with sales over US$9.2 billion, Amway has been a strong promoter of Sino-US trade relationship. Both its Chairman and President have tested in front of the Congress to support PNTR and China’s entry to WTO.
Amway China, one of the Top 500 largest MNCs in China, has been a devoted member of AmCham in the past years, who has actively sponsored and taken part in meetings, seminars and other programs organized by AmCham in South China. This is also in line with our company’s drive to promote Sino-US bilateral relationship and free trade between the two countries. As an AmCham member, we pride ourselves in not only sustainable business growth but also good corporate citizenship. Business aside, Amway China gives back to the society generously, making positive changes in children philanthropy, environmental protection and volunteer service for over 10 years. As of today, Amway China has over 60,000 Amway volunteers nationwide who have worked together and contributed more than 1.4 million service hours, benefitting 1.20 million children under the One by One Campaign for Children. In 2011, with the approval from Ministry of Civil Affairs, Amway China established the Amway Charity Foundation with RMB 100 million funds. The Foundation will focus on improving the life of children of migrant workers physically, mentally and intelligently. Our footprints of love and social accountability can be found from Michigan in the US all the way to the Great Wall in China.
It is an honor for me to be on the Board of Governors from 2003 to 2005 and serve as the Vice President from 2006 to 2012. With my professional knowledge and background in Finance, as well as my experience of operating business in China, particularly my passion to provide opinions and services to all the member companies, I sincerely seek your vote for re-election as Vice President in 2013 to continue working on our common interest.
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For Secretary:
Thomas A. Podgurski - Royal Service____________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2002 - 2003 and as Secretary 2004 - Present
Royal Service Air Conditioning Corp a wholly owned USA based company. Royal Service group has been established in China since 1995 expanding its operation to Shanghai, Xiamen, and Beijing and now Asia Pacific. Royal will continue to promote energy efficient Air Conditioning building design as it continues positive business growth. Tom position as the group director; Over See International business and systems operation for China. Royal group includes Royal industries manufacturing , Royal Project group and services Asia Pacific and the USA markets. Tom has served on the Board of Directors since 2002 and as an officer of the board serving as Secretary since 2004.
Royal group promotes American engineering and product throughout Asia Pacific. He has enjoyed working with the American chamber of commerce servicing not only large businesses but small and Medium sized business. In this challengingly market places we on the board will promote AmCham companies to help enterprise a positive results.
I like to thank the members for their participations in our programs in the past year. In the coming year China will have new business opportunities as companies expand in the more mature market place of South China. AmCham South China and its elected Board can continue good sound support of that business that is looking for other business to network and operate in South China. In turn I sincerely appreciate your support in coming year of 2013.
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For Treasurer:
Tim Wen - Allway____________________________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Treasurer 2001 - Present
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Tim Wen is the Vice President and China Senior Representative of Allway Co based in Seattle, Washington. In addition he is one of the founders of the American Products and Services Center (APSC), which is a platform for American Small & Medium Enterprise’s (SME) marketing into China. He is also the president of the American Wine Import Association. Prior to his position as VP for Allway, he acted as China’s Trade Representative for the City of Tacoma, Washington. He has worked as a SME in several industries, such as banking, IT, food and beverage, and Personal Services, and is also a board member for several non-profit organizations in the US. Because of Tim’s full participation and immaculate work ethic, he has been invited to become the Director for the China Chamber of International Commerce, Guangzhou and has also been invited to become the Investment and Promotion Senior Advisor for the city of Fuzhou. Even with all of this responsibility, he has stayed active and very involved in his communities both here in China and in the US.
Tim takes great satisfaction in his 15 years membership with AmCham in South China and his service AmCham as Treasurer for years. He desires to continue this service for his fellow members of AmCham in the coming year, and truly believes AmCham is the best organization for individuals and enterprises to rely on when doing business in China.
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GOVERNORS
(listed in alphabetical order without preference)
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For Governor:
Matthew Chapple - Mead Johnson______________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2010 - Present
Matthew Chapple was appointed senior vice president of Greater China in 2007. Prior to his current role, he served as Mead Johnson’s General Manager of Thailand.
Before joining Mead Johnson in 2006, Mr. Chapple spent 16 years at Campbell Soup serving in various commercial roles in Australia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, the U.S. and Malaysia.
Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, Mr. Chapple holds a bachelor of science from The University of Technology Sydney and an MBA from The Wharton Business School, University of Pennsylvania.
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For Governor:
David Hon - Dahon Technologies_______________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2003 - Present
The Dahon Group, including four companies in the U.S., Taiwan, China and Macao, is world renowned for being a pioneer in high-tech bicycle products. The Group has been awarded many prestigious international awards, including the "National Invention Achievement Award" of Taiwan, and has been mentioned in the "Guinness Book of World Records". Before forming the Dahon Group, Dr. Hon was an assistant professor of physics at Cal Poly and USC, and Sr. Physicist and Management at Hughes Aircraft Labs, Malibu, CA. After finishing high school in H.K., he received his B.A. in Physics from U.C., Berkeley, and PH. D .in Physics from U. of Southern California. Dr. Hon holds over 100 patents.
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For Governor:
Frederick W. Hong - Frederick W. Hong Law Offices________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as President 1996&1997, and Served as Governor 2007 - Present
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I have served in different capacities in Amcham South China since its inception in 1996. For the last 3 years, I have served on the Board of Governors. I am an American attorney who came to China in 1993 when my Los Angeles firm,the Law Offices of Frederick W. Hong,received a license from the Ministry of Justice of the PRC to open a branch representative office in Guangzhou. I have been providing legal assistance to U.S. and foreign companies in their investments and dealings in China as well as giving advice to PRC enterprises in their cross border transactions and investments in the U.S.over the last 18 years. With the recent global economic crisis and uncertainties, I feel the role of cross cultural profesisonals like ourselves as well as organizations like AmCham South China are even more important in acting as bridges and advocats for U.S. companies operating in China as well as promoting PRC companies to conduct more business and investments in the U.S. In that regards, I would like to continue to serve on the Board of AmCham South China to continue to make the organization an even more effective and important platform and medium for U.S.businesses in China and Chinese businesses to the U.S.
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For Governor:
Lilly Li - KPMG Advisory (China) Limited, Guangzhou______________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2009 - Present
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts in International Business of Guangzhou Institute of Foreign Languages
MBA in Victoria University, Australia
Fellow member of CPA Australia.
CTA (HK)
Experience:
Lilly is specialized in business and tax advisory services on corporate restructuring, cross border transfer pricing, tax efficient deal structure of mergers and acquisitions and IPO projects. She has been providing services to MNCs as well as PRC domestic enterprises in consumer products, energy & power industry, automobile industry, electric and electronics industry.
Prior to join KPMG, Lilly had work experience with the China Tax Bureau and Australia Tax Office in the areas of international tax administration, tax audit and transfer pricing.
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For Governor:
Brian Liao - Walmart China___________________________________________________Back to Top
Brian Liao joined Walmart in 1999. Brian has taken the position of Vice President of Government Affairs and Relations in Walmart China since August 2011, with full responsibility for Walmart China’s government relations and government affairs. Besides GR and GA in the headquarters, he also takes lead for a team of more than 230 people, who are doing all the field corporate affairs in local areas nationwide. Meanwhile, he is an executive director of China Chain Store and Franchise Association, director of International Business Daily of the Ministry of Commerce, vice chairman of Shenzhen Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, vice chairman of Shenzhen Franchise Association, and executive director of Shanghai Chain Management Association.
Under the leadership of Brian Liao,
In October 2009, Walmart China initiated and hosted the first Direct Farm Forum in Beijing, where it signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) with the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Agriculture to promote the Direct Farm program;
In July 2010, Walmart China signed an MOU with Tianjin Municipal Commercial Commission, which is the first between Walmart China and a local commercial department;
In 2010 and 2011, at the 14th and 15th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) in Xiamen, Walmart China invited dozens of mayors in China to the “Summit Forum of Dialogue between Walmart’s President and Mayors of Star Cities” for two consecutive years; and the 14th CIFIT organizer specially set up a “Walmart Day” for Walmart China;
In May 2011, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and Walmart China jointly held promotion activities for “The Third Anniversary of the Plastic Limit Order”, in which Walmart is the only enterprise co-organizer;
In June 2011, Brian represented Walmart to sign an MOU of Promoting Walmart’s eCommerce Development in Shanghai with Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, announcing to establish Walmart’s China eCommerce headquarters in Shanghai.
What’s more, Brian has led CA team to successfully arrange meetings between Walmart executives and some 40 leaders at and above provincial level in 2010 and 2011, such as vice Premier Wang Qishan, Guangdong provincial CPC party secretary Wang Yang, Beijing CPC party secretary Liu Qi, and Shanghai CPC party secretary Yu Zhengsheng. These meetings helped Walmart learn specific situations in different regions, so that it can better serve local economic and social development.
Prior to this position, Brian worked in Walmart China home office as the Chief Integration Officer for two years, responsible for M&A and integration; as Finance Director for over eight years, during which he led the team to nail down the first Advance Pricing Agreement (APA) between China and the U.S. in December 2006. Before joining Walmart, Brian worked in an accounting firm as Audit Director for over 4 years.
Brian holds a bachelor degree of Economy in Central South University and an MBA degree in Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He is also a China Certified Public Accountant and Certified Assets Assessor.
I am pleased to have the opportunity to run as a candidate for Board Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China. Walmart China and I have been working with the Chamber for over four years, and I would greatly like the chance to contribute further to the Chamber’s success.
My vision of being a Board Governor of AmCham South China is to help members of AmCham South China, specially medium and small business, strive for better growth environment in China and therefore achieve greater business successes.
This month, both United State and China are accomplishing their leaders’ transition, which will be generating significant impacts to U.S. enterprises operating in China. The AmCham South China would be a perfect platform for me to help our members navigate China’s political economy and to work with AmCham fellows for U.S. companies’ long-term benefits in China.
My confidence of fulfilling my commitment is based on my solid experience and strong government network. As Vice President of Government Relations and Affairs of Walmart China, I have been had tremendous opportunities of interacting with China’s decision makers, e.g. ministers, provincial governors, etc. and therefore established solid relationship among them.
My efforts of helping AmCham South China are also supported and endorsed by Walmart China. As the world leading retailer, Walmart have been demonstrated its high interests and confidence to grow in South China by establishing its China Home Office in Shenzhen, with full-function in managing all aspects of Walmart’s operation in China. In the past 16 years, we opened 383 stores in 147 Chinese cities. In Guangdong only, we have already opened over 70 stores with variety of format. The South China region is also one of the major regions for Walmart’s domestic and global sourcing.
Recently, we just announced ambitious goals about opening another 100 stores and creating over 18,000 new jobs in China in the next 3 years. Our commitments in China offer even more exciting opportunities to accelerate cooperation with our partners nationwide, including members of AmCham South China.
I am very much looking forward to working with the AmCham South China to help our members for long-term benefits and successes. Therefore I highly appreciate for your wise votes supporting me to be the Board Governor of the American Chamber of Commerce in South China. Thank you!
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For Governor:
Tim Shaver - Harbour Plaza Golf Club, Dongguan ___________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Served as Governor 2010 - Present
Tim has recently returned to the Hutchison Whampoa Property Group and Harbour Plaza Golf Club after serving as their Director of Operations from 1999-2002 as Club Manager. Harbour Plaza Golf Club is the centerpiece; 27-Hole Robert Trent Jones Jr. designed championship golf course development of Hutchison’s premier residential community in Dongguan, Laguna Verona.
Tim served as the Executive Director of the American Chamber of Commerce, South China from 2002-2006 during which, Amcham became the fastest growing chamber in the world, a title that it still holds today.
Tim is a graduate of the University of Texas at San Antonio with Bachelor of Arts in History and has also been a member of the Professional Golfers Association of America since 1989.
I am truly honored to have been selected with the opportunity of continuing to serve Amcham-South China. Amcham has been the major focus of life since 2002 serving as Executive Director from 2002-2006, and continuing as a member from 2007 to 2012 and for the past two years a member of the Board of Governors. During this timeframe, Amcham, South China has grown from 200 members to nearly 2000 today. Amcham South China has become the voice of the business community to both the Chinese and US Governments as well as helping countless American companies relocate into South China. With the recent activities of the Amcham Charity Series, Amcham South China continues to set the standard in which the business community can be proud. If chosen, I will proudly serve the membership of the American Chamber of Commerce South China and continue to promote Amcham as the model business chamber in China.
In Jan 2012, as the governor of the board, Tim was awarded a certificate by US Department of Commerce for his contribution to Sino-US trade.
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For Governor:
Yue Edward Xiao - Oclaro Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd._____________________________________Back to Top
Yue Edward Xiao. VP and GM of Oclaro Technology (Shenzhen) Ltd.
Edward Xiao brings nearly 20-year experience in telecom and industrial laser. Oclaro is a leader company in optical components and laser technologies, with its largest operation site in Shenzhen including production, R&D, supply chain, etc. Prior to Oclaro, Edward was an executive of MegaSense, a silicon valley MEMS technology start-up. Before that, Edward served as business development director and market manager at Corning’s Photonic Products Division and Optical Fiber Division. Edward’s work has always been gravitating towards Asia/China, where he led several joint venture projects from setup to operations management. Edward Xiao holds an E.E. engineering degree from Zhejiang University of China, and a MBA degree from Shenandoah University of Virginia. Edward is an USA citizen.
Being a native Chinese whom have lived and worked on both USA and China, I have a deep appreciation of the interdependency of US and China economy and how critical it is to continue understand how the two world economy powerhouses can work together. More specifically, how US business and its China business arms can continue to evolve and shriving in China. Will China become more and more an end market to US businesses? Or will there still be opportunities to localize manufacturing here. I sincerely hope that Amcham will continue to play an active role in this business exploration. I wish to be part of this activity group, and a facilitator in Shenzhen where my work is located.
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For Governor:
Joe Zhou - American Appraisal________________________________________________Back to Top
Prior AmCham Service: Co-chair of IPR Committee 2002-2003 and Served as Governor 2004 -Present
Joe Zhou is the Vice President of American Appraisal China Limited. American Appraisal is a founder of the appraisal profession in the United States in 1896 - the forerunner in the valuation profession. Today American Appraisal is the largest independent valuation consulting firm in the world, with global execution and compliance capabilities and an international presence. American Appraisal operates out of over 58 offices in 28 countries.
Joe handles liaison with multinational & domestic clients for valuation service and is responsible for financial consulting services and business development in relation to multinational corporation inbound investment and Chinese enterprises’ foreign listings and acquisitions. Joe has successfully served many multinational companies and domestic companies in dealing with valuation and consulting services for the purposes of merger & acquisition, stock listing, due diligence, financial reporting and joint venture etc.
Joe holds a MBA of Southern Cross University and is a DBA candidate of the University of Newcastle Australia. He is a member of Institute of Public Accountants Australia and a fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants as well as an International Registered Financial Planner. Joe has substantial work experience in different industries, and is especially familiar with the market in Pearl River Delta. Joe served as the Co-Chair of IPR Committee of American Chamber of Commerce in South China and has been the Governor of American Chamber of Commerce in South China since 2003. Joe is also an advisor of China Enterprises Economic Research Study Centre in HK and a part-time professor at Peking University.
Joe has committed himself to the Chamber as he promised and believes the benefit to the member is of the prime consideration by the chamber. It would be always a pleasure to have a chance to contribute to the chamber and to serve all the Fellow Members.
In Jan 2012, as the governor of the board, Joe was awarded a certificate by US Department of Commerce for his contribution to Sino-US trade.
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