FOCUS OPPORTUNITY - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Expert on Export Control and Economic Sanctions ( FTI )
- Managing Director Forensic & Litigation Consulting at FTI Consulting
Amber Vitale specializes in economic sanctions, anti-money laundering (AML) and anti-bribery/corruption compliance. Her expertise includes conducting OFAC investigations; financial crimes-related regulation and compliance; and risk management and internal controls. Amber is experienced at identifying complex regulatory issues, assessing compliance programs, and developing and implementing tailored compliance solutions for her clients'.
Amber has 16 years of experience working on OFAC investigations and compliance matters involving numerous industries, including financial services, oil and gas, shipping, heavy equipment, agriculture, and real estate, among others. Amber has been a sanctions expert and liaison to investigators and prosecutors from federal, state and local agencies, such as the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Justice, and Manhattan District Attorney's Office.
Job Titles:
- Expert
- Senior Partner With Tian Tong Law Firm
David Gu, expert on international arbitration and cross-border disputes, has represented the state-owned and international enterprises as attorney on The International Chamber of Commerce, the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Singapore International Arbitration Centre, the London International Arbitration Centre, the Stockholm Arbitration Academy, the China International Economic and Trade Arbitration Commission, and the Beijing Arbitration Commission. Attorney Gu is a member of youth Committee and user Committee of Singapore International Arbitration Center, a director of China Arbitration Law Institute, and vice President of Sanya International Commercial Mediation Center
Job Titles:
- Chief Economist
- Senior Researcher With National Thinktank
- Senior Researcher, Economist With National Thinktank
Dr. Yu Shao, Chief Economist with a famous Shanghai investment bank, Doctor of Finance, senior Researcher with National Thinktank, has rich experience in macroeconomic studies, policy analysis and investment. He is one of the honorable experts in macroeconomy and geopolitical studies. He will share latest investment opportunities and China's macroeconomic tendency. He will also alert companies with risks they will face from the perspective of global supply chains.
Director at ACCS(American Chamber of Commerce Shanghai), Chairman at Hengan Standard Life Insurance Co. LTD. Eric was formerly Chief Commercial Officer of the U.S. Consulate General Guangzhou, CEO of American Internatioanal Group, Inc.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director Forensic & Litigation Consulting at FTI Consulting
Mr. Xie is one of the first and most tested experts on export control and economic sanctions in Mainland China. Mr. Xie is quite familiar with multilateral and US export control regulations. Since 2000s, Mr. Xie has been helping China's regulatory agencies and trade organizations with execution, enforcement, compliance practice and policy improvement of export and trade control. Mr. Xie regularly assist companies with exams on trade compliance, export controls audits, and planning. Mr. Xie has won wide credits among global and local enterprises with his professional services.
Opinion editor at Yicai Global, and a senior fellow at CIGI, YiCai Institute and the University of Alberta's China Institute. Mark was formerly a senior policy director in the Bank of Canada's international department, a senior advisor to the Canadian executive director at the IMF, and the head of the economic and financial section in the Canadian Embassy in Beijing.
Job Titles:
- Expert on Export Control and Economic Sanctions ( FTI )
- Senior Director in the Export Controls and Sanctions Offering at FTI Consulting
Stephen Wilcox is a Senior Director in the Export Controls and Sanctions offering at FTI Consulting, and is based in Washington, D.C. He specializes in U.S. and foreign export controls and sanctions matters, including investigations, program development, enforcement advisory, end-use check and monitoring services (Post Shipment Verifications and Pre-License Checks), Voluntary Self-Disclosures (VSDs) advisory, and restricted party list removal support services.
Stephen most recently worked as the Acting Assistant Director, Export Control Officer Program of the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS). Stephen managed an international staff charged with coordinating a global end-use monitoring program throughout the world. Stephen worked with Export Control Officers stationed outside the U.S., local staff, BIS Field Offices and other U.S. and foreign government agencies to help global industry comply with U.S. export laws.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director for GBR
The managing director for GBR(The Economist Global Business Review), award-winning reporter and editor on business and finance issues in China and Asia Pacific region. SOPA award winner in 2008 for business reporting. Chair of the round-table conference.