China: Driving Revenue in a Tight EconomyCritical Considerations for Corporate Execution Forum 11.18.2008 11:00pm Thousands of US companies large and small are operating in Asia.  Many have entered the marketplace to service a growing Asian customer base and compete in the domestic market.  However, costs are increasing, domestic competitors are emerging and established US firms are adopting more sophisticated manufacturing strategies.  Thus, the competitive bar is much higher and companies must employ best practices tailored to Asia’s unique cultural and business practices in order to succeed. 

Come hear from our panel of business executives and professionals with on-the-ground execution experience in China as they address the operational, legal and financial strategies that companies are currently applying, as well as those corporate plans which have not worked and proven costly to Western firms.


7:30-8:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking
8-10:00 a.m.  Panel Program


Panelists:
Michael E. Burke
Partner & Chair, China Group
Williams Mullen
Washington, DC

Ed Gwinn
Senior Advisor
East West China, Inc.
Shanghai, China
(formerly with the Michelin Group in Asia as CFO for Michelin Greater China and Korea; and Vice President Business Intelligence for Michelin Asia-Pacific, with M&A responsibility)

Sean M. King
Partner & Chair, International Tax Practice
Williams Mullen
Raleigh, NC

Thomas B. McVey
Partner & Chair, International Practice
Williams Mullen
Washington, DC

Randy Reavis
President
Tanner International, LLC
Rutherfordton, NC


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Hosted by: Williams Mullen, East West Associates and the Association for Corporate Growth