Author Laurie Underwood

An accomplished public speaker, since the release of CHINA CEO in 2006, Ms Underwood has spoken extensively on topics related to doing business in China for clients including the Economist Network (Hong Kong), HR Summit (Singapore), American Chamber of Commerce (Shanghai, Beijing, Taipei), European Chamber of Commerce & Trade (Taipei), Annual Book Worm Author's Book Tour (Beijing, Suzhou, Chengdu). She has also granted numerous television interviews for CNBC Asia (Singapore) [ADD LINK], ICS TV (Shanghai), BizAsia (Hong Kong), podcasts for Economist.com and radio interviews for BBC World Service (London), CRI (Beijing), as well as print media interviews.

Ms. Underwood has also given customized briefings, speeches and half-day workshops to corporate clients including Apax Holdings (Hong Kong), Evonik (Shanghai), SVH Gas (Guangzhou), Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart Law Offices (Miami), and to business schools including Antai College of Economics & Management (Shanghai), Duke Executive Programmes (Shanghai), and National Chengchi University (Taipei).

Presentation topics include: top China business challenges, human resources difficulties, communicating with headquarters, IPR protection, rising domestic Chinese competition, marketing to Chinese consumers, negotiating in China, managing cross-cultural staff, expat living, China and the financial crisis, and more.

To inquire about speaking opportunities featuring Ms Underwood,
please contact info@china-entrepreneur.org