Have been managing B2B sales in China since 1997, have lived here about 19 years. In 2003, set up my company to run outsourced sales efforts for US and EU companies, and we're still running - We hire and actively manage client-specific salespeople. Our China sales and business development is wide and deep and crosses more industries, even education. I speak and read Chinese at an HSK level of about 5 and am fully attuned to the cultures. I am frank in expressing my opinions.

10+ years of C level position in a US multinational operating in China. Has the deep know of operating a US company in China soil.

We have been based in China since 2007 and focus on helping foreign startups to scale in China. We focus on helping them understand the market & regulation, helping them to raise money and connecting to the ecosystem. Our platform website is http://www.nihub.co

international commercial litigation; international commercial and investment arbitration

I have entered the China supply chain from a completely different angle. Having partnered with some close friends in China (the best way to actually do business out here), we provide supply chain finance to many factories across China. Many foreign individuals in the Chinese supply chain work in Sourcing, Quality control or in senior management of an MNEs China office. Our company has been built around our Managing Directors government relationships in Hunan province, who guarantee our working capital which we use to facilitate exports for factories. Everyone always talks about finding the right supplier, and the quality control aspect of sourcing, however no one really talks about the hidden issue of manufacturer cash flow. Accessing working capital from a bank is Even successful factories have a woeful bottom line and this is something we can help with. I can provide general guidance on choosing factories and working with them to improve their cash flow, which is an extra guarantee for the foreign buyers. For US companies who are investing in new factories in China, cash flow may not be a problem but claiming an export tax rebate from the government can be. This is another area which my company operates in. It is worth noting that, as the only non-chinese person in the company, I am the western face of essentially a very Chinese company. Besides our operations, we generally get an inside track on some broader trade policies and developments which can also be useful for foreign companies investing in China. In summary, if you want to add a diverse aspect to your advisory panel, I believe I will be suitable. PS. it is better to email than text, so my email is benjamin@kinyu.co.uk