Philippines Correspondent, ASEAN Briefing, based in Manila. I comment on socio-economic, foreign direct investment business opportunities and developments within the Philippines. Part of the Asia Briefing group of titles, owned by Dezan Shira & Associates: www.aseanbriefing.comJoined Andrews & Wykeham in 2013 at the Philippine Rep Office to work on Business Development for this UK based company working in the security printing industry.Executive Director at the Philippines Business Leaders Forum in July 2011 and tasked with moving the organisation forward and expanding all sectors of business and activities.Recruited by World Check in May 2010 to become their Director Business Development China, and to raise the company's profile amongst it's main client base of financial institutions and MNCs operating in China.Worked with BA Holdings from December 2009 to August 2010 to advise and implement the set up of the company's WFOE in China. To expand their client base in China and to bring the new Cirrus3 project to the China market.Joined to set up the international architects practice Henry J Lyons & Partners as Director Business Development Asia in April 2008 - October 2009, to implement their WFOE set up in China and to expand their business.Gained valuable experience in the private sector when recruited by Control Risks in August 2006 in Shanghai to initiate the role of Business Development Director for the expansion of their operations in China.Career Diplomat for 35 years, with a wealth of commercial experience, networking, international relations, public relations skills, and international travel.Wide ranging experience in negotiating, developing relationships in developing countries and interpersonal skills.Specialties: Business Development, Networking, Government & Private Sector Relationships, Facilitation of Business Contacts, Experience of 13 years in China with both UK Govt and Private Sector. Public Relations and Public Speaking Skills.