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Principal and founder of an international consulting firm focused on assisting American companies develop market entry and expansion models for China and for Chinese companies looking for investment opportunities in the U.S. Providing U.S. and Chinese companies with profession services, in-country know-how and relevant vetted professional contacts for pursuing international trade and business opportunity. Website: www.alexeastgate.com

Working with the Ministry of Health, USAID and several donor partners to provide expert technical support for a supply chain redesign and organization capacity building to positively impact the efficient distribution of essential medicines across several Western African countries.

Responsible for implementing the Company’s strategy of developing a meaningful branded presence in China. As head of the China market this includes the full range of the Company's commercial, operational, M&A transactions, and financial activities related to business development in China.

Based in Hong Kong: Mr. Alexander served as Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organization responsible for promoting and developing regional trade between world markets, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The HKTDC is one of the world’s leading trade organizations with 40 offices worldwide including 12 across China. As head of the Marketing Division, his responsibilities included international promotions, brand marketing, creative/3D… Show more Based in Hong Kong: Mr. Alexander served as Deputy Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the statutory organization responsible for promoting and developing regional trade between world markets, Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. The HKTDC is one of the world’s leading trade organizations with 40 offices worldwide including 12 across China. As head of the Marketing Division, his responsibilities included international promotions, brand marketing, creative/3D design, E-commerce, corporate communications, and customer service. Show less

Based in Beijing, China: As General Manager and head of the Asia North Region, responsible for the strategic direction, organization and leadership of the Company’s business operations in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Korea. In charge of developing and implementing business strategy that ensured profitable growth with full P&L responsibility for assigned areas of operation, brand growth and industrial development projects.

Based in Beijing, China (1996-2004): As the Market Head of Greater China for Nestle's bottled water businesses, responsible for the strategic direction, organization and leadership of the Group's business operations organized under the worldwide subsidiary, Perrier Vittle M.T. Reported directly to the Asia Pacific Zone Director located in the Paris, France Headquarter.Previous Nestle positions (1989 - 1996):- Business Unit Manager - Eastern Division US 1994 – 1996- Commercial… Show more Based in Beijing, China (1996-2004): As the Market Head of Greater China for Nestle's bottled water businesses, responsible for the strategic direction, organization and leadership of the Group's business operations organized under the worldwide subsidiary, Perrier Vittle M.T. Reported directly to the Asia Pacific Zone Director located in the Paris, France Headquarter.Previous Nestle positions (1989 - 1996):- Business Unit Manager - Eastern Division US 1994 – 1996- Commercial Manager – Northern Zone US 1991 – 1994- Regional Sales Manager – Mid Atlantic US 1989 – 1991 Show less