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In Memory of David H.Edwards

Sadly we have to announce that David passed away while playing squash at the United Services Club in Hong Kong on 11th October 2008.

We have lost a true friend, a mentor and an extraordinary intellect. Not many aspire to membership of Mensa; the organization that admits only those whose IQ is within the top 2% of the world’s population. David was a member.

With Degrees in such disparate disciplines as Engineering, Business Management, Criminal Justice and Accountancy, David put his intellect to full use.

After 9 years in the HK Police force up to 1983 David turned to a business career through his interests in IBC and IBC Strategic in particular. He visited more than 90 countries and every province in China and was fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. He lived life to the full finding plenty of time for leisure and sport.

Two years ago David was awarded the China Peace Award for his contribution to world peace. This high accolade speaks volumes for the trust and respect accorded to a man who was clearly no ordinary western businessman plying his trade in China and the World. If life is likened to a symphony David’s came to an end suddenly and tragically before the final movement. Throughout his life, however, David’s music played with gusto, integrity and a joie de vivre that will be remembered and cherished by all those fortunate to have known him. None of us could hope for a greater legacy.

His unique skills will be sorely missed in the business but we are all resolved to carry on in the manner that he directed. To strive to meet our customers needs with honesty and integrity to our mutual benefit. That would have been his expectation…..

With thanks to the United Services Recreation Club for the inspiration of their words.

John Hammond - Managing Director

John joined IBC after nearly 10 years with Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) where he was Manager, Trade, Supply Chain and Logistics Integration responsible for logistics related financial services as a member of the Central Trade Services Team.

He joined Standard Chartered in Jan 1999 from AT&T Asia Pacific where he served as Director Trade and Transportation Services for more than ten years based in Sydney and then Hong Kong. That followed a career in the transportation and logistics sector in London, and The Port of Felixstowe UK where he was twice elected Chairman of the Port Users Association.

With over 40 years of experience in logistics and supply chain management with a focus on IT and electronic commerce, he currently serves on the E-Logistics group of the Hong Kong SAR Government LOGSCOUNCIL. In that role he acted as a HK Government appointed Non Executive Director of the DTTN Company (Digital Trade and Transportation Network Ltd) now a wholly owned subsidiary of TradeLink Electronic Services Ltd. He has a similar Government appointment as a Director of the Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain Management R& D Centre (LSCM). Mr. Hammond is a Round Table Member Advisor to the Hong Kong Chapter of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.

Teresa Ng Ka Wai - Director and General Manager

Teresa has been with the IBC Group since 1994 and is involved in all of the IBC branded companies as General Manager. She has a BBA in Business Administration and also brings marketing skills. Teresa is also particularly involved in our Client Relationship Management program and is an exceptional motivator.

James Ng Kin Hung - Director and Chief Financial Officer

James has been with the IBC Group since 1997, and is a senior partner in our associated CPA firm. He is also a director in IBC Solutions Limited, our insolvency business, where he also holds the position of Nominee (a Trustee position) in insolvency cases and voluntary arrangements handled by the firm, which are cases approved by the High Court.

Steve Hobbs - Principal

Steve has 30 years experience covering operational, project and consulting roles across a wide range of industries. This has included senior management positions in multinational companies such as MacDonnell Douglas, PA Consulting, and ABN AMRO Bank. His experience also covers company IPOs, startups and the management and development of smaller privately-owned companies at various stages in their development.

Steve has extensive international experience in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and has spent the last 12 years based in China and working throughout Asia. During this time he has built up and managed multinational, multidisciplinary teams and run a number of major integration and organizational transformation programmes. He has an honours degree in Logic with Physics from Sussex University

Toby Richt - Principal

Toby has over 30 years of experience involving business start ups, operations and project management, together with business development and marketing.

Over the past 5 years he has held a senior management position at a Swiss international company overseeing the set up and management of their Asia Pacific operations in China, Hong Kong and Singapore.

Prior to this Toby held a senior management position at Xerox Corporation for 14 years in business development of document & knowledge management solutions for multinational corporations and was also involved with project managing the setting up, development and marketing of international business ventures in Asia Pacific and Europe.

Greg Varian - Principal

Greg is an acknowledged professional with more than 35 years experience working in Senior Management and Directorship roles that have included Sales, Consulting, Technical Support, Business Development, Project Management and People Management roles within the Financial Services industry and MNC to SME businesses.

During his career Greg has also worked with two of the major Australian banks filling senior management roles in a number of critical IT and General Banking positions.

Greg’s initial move to S.E. Asia from Australia was to Singapore in 2000 working for a major American based Systems Software organisation running their Asia Pacific Central region operations as the Area General Manager.

Based in Asia for the past 9 years, he has worked in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Korea, Japan, Taiwan and mainland China.

During this period he was also appointed as the CEO and COO of a wholly owned subsidiary of Standard Chartered Bank. Based in Hong Kong Greg was responsible for all Finance, Operations, Sales and Marketing for a worldwide award winning enterprise.

Marc Hill - Principal

Marc joined IBC in 2008 bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing and general management. He heads up our North American business liaison between customers in North America and our Hong Kong headquarters. Marc joined us from Techtronic Industries, (“TTI”), a Hong Kong listed company, where he was their President Global Accessories and Hand Tools. His responsibilities covered sales, marketing, engineering and purchasing. Prior to TTI, Marc worked for Multinationals such as Newell Rubbermaid, Tyrolit and Black & Decker, always leading the sales and marketing efforts. Marc has lived in three continents and has good global viewpoint. He is fluent in German.

Marc holds a BS in Marketing and Management from the University of Oregon.

Wilmer E. Aguilar - Principal

Wil Aguilar joined IBC and its Ports and Logistics Division in March 2008, and has extensive experience in the maritime transportation sector, having studied marine transportation and marine policy at universities in the United States and Europe, and having worked for various shipping lines before joining Hutchison Ports Holdings in 2000 where he carried out terminal management and commercial development roles, before taking up the position as port marketing and solutions manager. Wil is a Master Mariner and holds an MSc in Marine Policy from the University of Wales and a BSc in Marine Transportation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Wilson Yee - Principal

Wilson has been in corporate finance for over ten years. He also primarily engaged in documentation gearing for pre-listing and funding arrangement in the Greater China region. Prior to joining IBC, he worked in direct investment, securities and derivatives research in French and Japanese brokerage firms and for the Hong Kong Futures Exchange. Wilson is often invited by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers and Hong Kong Securities Institute to act as guest speaker at seminars and training programs in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He has an LL.B. (Hons) and MBA, and holds the professional qualifications of CFA, CFP and FRM. Wilson is the Analyst and Compliance Director in our associated company IBC Capital Limited.

Thomas B. Thorp - Principal

Tom has over 30 years experience in investment banking and mergers & acquisitions in the U.S., China, and Asia. Tom brings a large network of government, corporate and financial connections from both the Asian region as well as from his native USA. Tom holds a BA in Management Science with a minor in Mathematics, and an MS in Nuclear Engineering.

Simon Leung - Principal

Simon has more than 12 year experience as an Executive Director and Financial Controller of a Hong Kong main board listed company. He was responsible for the successful listing of that Company on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Simon has worked in the accounting and finance field for more than 23 years. He holds a Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance and a Master’s Degree from the University of New South Wales in Australia in Professional Accounting. He is an Associate Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a Fellow Member of the Australian Society of Certified Practicing Accountants. Simon has extensive experience in private placements in shares, corporate restructuring, tax planning, IPO, Merger and Acquisition, and in dealing with Bankers, Fund Managers and investors, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and the Futures and Securities Commission. He also handles general accounting, investments and Company Secretary’s work for listed companies.

George Chu - Principal

George joined IBC and its Ports and Logistics Division after 9 years with Hutchison Port Holdings where he was the senior manager – services strategy responsible for the design and development of the hinterland strategy, by introducing innovative supply chain solutions to the cargo owners for Hutchison ports in China and Europe. In the course of his work in HPH, he managed to maintain close relationships with Government agencies, such as The Netherland Customs and UK Customs. Prior to joining Hutchison, he began his career in the aviation industry responsible for the planning and development of large scale air cargo terminal infrastructure in Hong Kong and integrated logistics solutions for the Pearl River Delta Region. George holds a Bsc in Industrial Engineering from The University of Hong Kong and an MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Andy Chan - Principal

Andy joined IBC Strategic in early 2009 bringing extensive experience in sales & marketing and merchandising in the global export business. Having studied in the United States he has traveled to many countries for business over the past ten years. Andy has good relationships with customers and suppliers in the automotive accessories, tools and hardware industries. He holds a B.A. degree in Management Information Systems from Washington State University. Andy is a native Cantonese speaker and is also fluent in Mandarin and English.

Rita Zhang - General Manager China Operations

Rita joined IBC in 2004 and spends much of her time liaising with our China-based clients. A native Mandarin speaker born in Shandong, Rita attended Beijing Normal University and graduated with a degree in Chinese History and Business Administration.

Associate

Madelaine Tsung Pui Wai - Associate

Madelaine has been in the financial services industry since 1997, and prior to that she worked for Johnson Matthey for 7 years. She has held progressively senior positions in Prudential, T.G. Holborn, Wealthmaster, AXA, Vision Financial, and One Finanz. Madelaine is the CEO of our insurance broking business in associated company IBC Capital Limited.

Tim Leung- Associate

Tim joined the IBC Group in 2001 as an accounting professional, and specialises in forensic accounting, financial due diligence, and financial modelling for mergers, acquisitions and listings.

Ryan Hui - Associate

Ryan has been with the IBC Group since 2003, specialising in insolvency cases, before transferring into IBC Strategic to concentrate on China mergers and acquisitions.

Administration

Candy Qin - Guangzhou Office Manager

Candy joined IBC in 2004, is a China qualified accountant and manages our Guangzhou Office. Candy also works with Tim Leung on financial modelling for mergers, acquisitions and listings.

Daisy Duan - Client Liaison Officer

Daisy joined us in 2007, straight from achieving a degree in criminology and jurisprudence from Hunan University. Daisy works in our Guangzhou office.