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Biography:
Born in Germany and graduated in Industrial Engineering. Until late 80's mainly remained in Germany near his hometown in Erlangen, where he had a position at Siemens Healthcare HQ.

From 1993 to 2006 he was based in Hongkong, Malaysia, Germany and China for several executive management positions within the Siemens Healthcare organization, one of which was Technical Director at Siemens Healthineers facility(SSMR), based in Shenzhen's Hi-Tech Industrial Park.

In 2006 start-up and developed from scratch the Shenzhen subsidiary of a Swiss Company, Imedco AG. Imedco is global player involved in the healthcare Industry, manufacturing MRI shielding solutions for hospitals and research institutions.

Involvement at European Chamber South China Chapter board since 2016. As an active board member of the European Chamber South China Chapter he holds the Chair of the board position since 2021. In the capacity as EU Chamber Vice President supports the member companies and meets with government officials on a regular basis to discuss the current economic and technological issues.

In March 2021 Klaus was elected as a Director of the Board at the Swiss Chamber in South China. He is also a member of the German Chamber in South China.

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Sebastian Hardt is the Commercial Director of Taixiang Vehicle Replace Parts Co., Ltd in Shenzhen, an affiliated company of the Robert Bosch Group. In his current position he’s responsible for Finance Controlling, IT and Logistics operations in the biggest production location of the Automotive Aftermarket division of Robert Bosch. Within the last 13 years he has gained rich experience from working in various Finance/Controlling roles and in HR such as Head of Plant Controlling and Head of HR in different locations and countries with achievements in location transformation and restructuring initiatives with significant personnel and cost reductions.

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Lexi Cai’s personal areas of expertise include smart high-tech/robots, new consumer/e-commerce. She formed a team of 30+ people from 0-1 in 3 years, the team's performance reached 15 million in 2021. At present, the team covers Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Chengdu.

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Christian Gassner serves as a Board member of the European Chamber South China Chapter and also as the Chair of the European Chamber's Manufacturing Forum. He currently holds the position of General Manager at Limoss (Dongguan) Co., Ltd., where he oversees the production of electronic consumer goods in compliance with the Japanese Kaizen principles, ensuring both high quality and high volume. With over two decades of experience in the manufacturing industry, Christian possesses profound knowledge of mechanical engineering production technologies and strong leadership skills. Moreover, he has a keen interest in training and developing young employees, providing them with the knowledge and tools they need for a brighter future.

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Blandine has over 30 years of experience working in hospitality industry for International Hotel groups all around the world over 5 continents and 11 cities. With 20 years of dedicated experience in Asia, Blandine has lead teams in Myanmar, Hong Kong, Thailand and China. She arrived in Shenzhen in January 2016 to open Residence G an International Lifestyle Hotel & Serviced Apartment.

In Residence G we strive to provide unforgettable experiences, to be recognized and famous for our Human “touch” to Hospitality and our constant drive in all our decisions and actions to bring a sense of community with our guests and associates. We empower the front line associates to deliver the G Host spirit.

Starting from March 2021, Blandine is a Board Member of the European Chamber of Commerce in South China. Blandine is also Vice Chair of the Food & Beverage group of the French Chamber of Commerce in South China.

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Aaron is a Director in Deloitte’s South China Business Development team based in the Guangzhou office. With a diverse network and broad experience in international business, Aaron helps his clients in developing best practices for international business, accounting, taxation, as well as seek investment and development opportunities. Aaron is also supporting the Deloitte’s Greater Bay Area (GBA) Initiative and is leading the development of a hospital collaboration platform so that hospitals around the GBA can better coordinate best practices.

Aaron is a licensed CPA in California and has obtained a Masters in Business Taxation from the University of Southern California. Aaron is a Part-Time Lecturer on International Taxation and PhD Student at the Macau University of Science & Technology.

Aaron is a member of the Board of Governors of AmCham South China and is a member of the board of the European Chamber of Commerce South China Chapter. He is an Advisor to the Guangdong Investment Promotion Association, an expert of the Guangzhou Capital Market Pool, and a contributor to the Guangzhou City Business Environment Study.

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Javier Tora, who started in the world of fashion, 25 years ago, working in the family business, in Petrer, Alicante.

After having worked in several ventures, having lived in Villamartin Cadiz, and having worked in several companies, he decided to move to China where he founded the ES Grupo.

Es Grupo is a conglomerate of companies that employs more than 1300 people, with factories in Spain, China, Myanmar and Albania, offering OEM services to the main fashion brands internationally.

Recently, the group has expanded its activities in other sectors, such as the manufacture of personal protective equipment, investments, business centers, distribution of Spanish products in China.

He is currently the Chair of the EU SME Forum of European Chamber, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Spain in southern China, founder and coordinator of CEEC, (Club of Spanish Entrepreneurs in Canton), member of the Life Changing Club, CEO at Benessere Capital, founder of Juntos Business Incubator.

Doing an OPM (Owner president Management) at Harvard business school.

Awarded with the Official Cross to the civil merit of the Order of Isabella the Catholic, for his work in supporting, promoting and disseminating Spain and his interests abroad and contributing to the Spanish community in China.

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Charles GAO is the Shenzhen office Head of HAYS, a global leading recruitment group.
He has more than 23 years’ rich experience in the recruitment field include 7 years’ sales management experience in 51job, 12 years’ head hunting and business management experience in global executive search firms and 4 years’ Talent Acquisition Head in MNC of APP group and General Mills Group.
Charles is was awarded as Shanghai HR Expert by Shanghai Human Resources Consulting Association. Charles held the Global MBA degree from the University of Manchester, UK.

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Robbie has been working in Flexible Workspace Industry since 2011 with all-rounded operation experience and advisory service for Enterprise Accounts. A Certified Facility Manager from IFMA and hands on set up and pre-opening projects experience in Flexible Workspace and Serviced Apartments sectors. With China Exposure experience in Facility Management, Property Management and Flexible Workspace industry.

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Fabian Blake is a Belgian national who presently serves as the Managing Director of AMS Assembly Foshan, a Dutch-owned company that has been operating in the Pearl River Delta, providing manufacturing services in South China since 2003.

Having resided and worked in China since 2008, Fabian has accumulated 15 years of experience exclusively in South China. During this time, he has played a pivotal role in the operational development of major corporations like the ETEX Group. Additionally, he has successfully managed smaller Chinese business units specializing in engineering services, offering value-added solutions to European clientele.

AMS Group, under Fabian's leadership, currently boasts a workforce of 90 employees, with 80 of them based in our facilities located in Foshan and Shenzhen. The company is actively involved in the development, manufacturing, and assembly of hardware devices, primarily serving customers situated in Europe.

Furthermore, Fabian has also served as a Member of the Board of the Benelux Chamber of Commerce from 2013 to 2016. His extensive experience and dedication to the industry make him a valuable asset to both AMS Assembly Foshan and the broader business community.

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Daisy is the head of D’Andrea & Partners Legal Counsel Shenzhen Office, in charge of the firm’s business in the Greater Bay Area. Also, due to her international exposure and experience, she also works closely with her colleagues in Vietnam and the UAE. Over the past years, she has gained extensive experience in corporate law, labor law, outbound and inbound investment，etc. She has helped numerous companies expand their businesses to China and overseas, as well as grow in the local markets.

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Sherin Lin leads a team of consultants and training professionals in Greater China to provide knowledge transfer and business solutions to clients in the changing market environment. She is responsible for business strategy, corporate partnership, international cooperation and competence development. Service competence covers operation excellence, business sustainability, vocational education, personnel certification, life care, etc.

Sherin Lin studied in Germany with a Master Degree of Business Administration.

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Roy Ren is the National Vice Chair of the European Chamber Human Resources Working Group and an experienced Senior Director at Fragomen’s Shanghai office. With more than 13 years of experience in immigration consultancy, Roy serves as an Account Manager and manages a wide range of clients including global, regional, and local corporations. Roy leads a team of immigration professionals to deliver China immigration consultancy and compliance services. In addition to some of the key operational functions in the Shanghai office, Roy is also responsible for liaising with immigration authorities across China. Roy is a frequent speaker on China immigration matters.
Prior to joining Fragomen, Roy was responsible for global mobility services for China immigration and consular matters into other jurisdictions at a global organization. Roy also has in-house human resources experience and experience working for a government department.
Roy is fluent in Mandarin and English.
EDUCATION:
Shanghai Jiao Tong University | Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), 2007

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Gary Dong is the Shenzhen & Beijing Branch Manager of Wyser China, which is the Middle and Senior Managers Search and Selection Brand of Gi Group Holding. He has nearly 20 years’ experience in headhunting industry on team management, operation, business development and delivery. He has been involved in a number of significant projects and has provided advice on a wide range of employment issues such as market mapping, need analysis, competitors’ analysis and candidate assessment, as well as handling various internal management strategies planning and implementation.

Prior to joining Wyser China, Gary has worked in Comrise and ManGO as a Business Director and Business Manager and made excellent achievements. So far, he has cooperated with hundreds of world-famous enterprises, including IBM, Accenture, Huawei, Alibaba, Baidu, China Life Insurance, CITIC Securities, etc.