Current leaders

The current CACCI office bearers are composed of top businessman from various countries in the Asia-Pacific region who share, the full support of the constituencies of their respective chambers, the common strong interest and commitment to CACCI’s actions in the region, and the keen interest of actively participate in CACCI’s programs.

Led by Samir Modi from India, with the support of nine Vice Presidents and members of the Executive Committee, the incumbent CACCI officers are totally committed and determined to uphold and achieve CACCI’s mission of “promoting the vital role of businesses in Asia-Pacific, increasing Asia-Pacific business activities, providing opportunities for businesses and nurturing business cooperation.”

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  Samir Modi (India, since 2018)

  Samir Modi (India, since 2018)

  

   

  Mr. Samir Modi is the current President of CACCI and the Modi Group scion, a maverick who thinks differently to achieve ground breaking results.

  His philosophy in life is “Change your thinking, change yourself and change the world.”

  A Harvard alumnus, Make-up junkie, innovator, gadget buff, art connoisseur, chef, Though guru, creator of the Soch Badlo movement, Glove trotter, brand builder and promoter of the concept of Meraki. His unique management mantra has given him an edge in the business world.

  Samir Modi, Founder and President of 24SEVEN, Modicare and Colobar, is an intuitive entrepreneur, constantly striving to bring new and radial ideas to life. An alumnus of the famer Harvard Business School, he is al the Executive Director of Godfrey Phillips India Ltd. and Indofil Industries Ltd.

  Mr. Modi launched 24SEVEN Convenience Stores, India’s first of its kind round-the-clock convenience retail chain in 2005. The outlets have more than 3,000 retail products to choose from including wide range of international food and beverages.

  Modicare, India’s first direct selling company, founded in 1996, today has more than 5 million strong consultant network Pan-India. After changing the direction of the company, it has seen 1,500% growth in the last 5 years.

  In 2004, Samir Modi launched Colorbar Cosmetics, rapidly becoming India’s third largest cosmetics brand. The key focus of the company is to provide extensive makeover knowledge. All the counters of the brand are manned by a trained beauty advisor and makeup artist, which is a first in India.

  Samir is a philanthropist at heart and in 1996 he set up Modicare Foundation. Since its inception, the Foundation has been reaching out to the most vulnerable communities, working with people living in difficult circumstances, homeless children, out of school adolescent vulnerable to sexual and drug abuse, unemployed and unskilled youth and marginalized women.

  Khwabgah, a project of foundation, runs and manages 3 schools of the Municipality Corporation of Delhi.

   

  Industry Representation
  President, CACCI, Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry
  Member, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Steering Committee
  Member, Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (FICCI) Executive Committee
  Member, NACS International Board of Directors
  Member, NACS APEC Regional Committee

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  Hiroshi Oshima (Japan JCCI, since 2021)

  Hiroshi Oshima (Japan JCCI, since 2021)

  

  Mr. Hiroshi Oshima has a long and successful corporate career at Sembikiya Fruit Co., Ltd. where he has been holding the position of President since 1998. He initially joined Sembikiya Fruit Co., Ltd. as Import Director in 1985. Prior to working for Sembikiya, Mr. Oshima worked from 1984 to 1985 at Dops International Co. Ltd.

   

  OTHER POSTS
  President, De’Meter Sembikiya Co., Ltd.
  Vice President, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  Chairman, Wholesale and Retail Business, and Service industry Committee, The Tokyo Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  Senior Adviser, The Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry

   

  EDUCATION AND TRAINING
  Bachelor of Law, Keio University, Tokyo (1981)
  Study abroad, New York (1981)
  Study abroad, London (1983)

• 
  Henry Kao (CIECA, since 2018)

  Henry Kao (CIECA, since 2018)

  

  Henry C.S. Kao, Chairman of I-Mei Foods Co. Ltd., became CACCI Vice-President during the 89th CACCI Council Meeting held on November 23, 2018 in conjunction with the 32nd CACCI Conference in Istanbul, Turkey. Earlier, he was also elected as Chairman of Chinese International Economic Cooperation Association (CIECA) in November 30, 2016.

  Mr. Kao has taken leading positions at the regional level such as being appointed as APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) member of Chinese Taipei from 1996 to 2009. He served as well as Co-Chair of ABAC Food Task Force in 1998 and promoted implementation of the APEC Food System initiative.

  Mr. Kao was re-appointed as ABAC member in 2016. He also serves as Co-Chair of the ABAC Connectivity Working Group in 2017.

  About CIECA
  The CIECA is an independent, non-profit, professional business organization founded by the leading manufacturers and service firms in Taiwan, R.O.C.  It is dedicated to maintaining frequent and friendly contacts with counterpart organizations, as well as developing mutually beneficial trade and investment relationships with the international business community all over the world.  With the consolidation of bilateral business council meetings and international-related affairs, CIECA aspires to play a more active and constructive role in integrating and coordinating various functions, such as economic information center, business delegation visits, trade promotion, investment facilitation, technology transfer, and bilateral economic cooperation conferences.

  Currently, CIECA maintains friendly and cooperative relationship with 145 counterpart organizations from 97 countries covering Europe, Asia, Oceania, Africa,the Americas, and the Middle East.

  About ABAC
  The APEC Business Advisory Council (ABAC) was created by the APEC Economic Leaders in November 1995 to provide advice on the implementation of the Osaka Action Agenda and on other specific business sector priorities, and to respond when the various APEC fora request information about business-related issues or to provide the business perspective on specific areas of cooperation.

  ABAC comprises of up to three members of the private sector from each economy. ABAC members are appointed by their respective Leaders, and represent a range of business sectors, including small and medium enterprises.

  About I-MEI FOODS
  I-MEI FOODS is a family owned company established in 1934. Based on its commitment to serving quality foods to customers, as well as caring for environment and social responsibility, I-MEI has gained customer trust and brand loyalty and become a leading food company in the Taiwan market. Principal products include confectionery, bakery, beverages, chilled and frozen prepared foods, condiments, etc.

  I-MEI currently runs 4 factories in Taiwan & Vietnam.

  I-MEI also supplies food service industries and major fast food chains such as McDonalds, KFC and Burger Kingin Taiwan.

• 
  Ernest Yuen (Kowloon KCCI, since 2021)

  Ernest Yuen (Kowloon KCCI, since 2021)

  

  Ernest Yuen has developed an extensive legal career in the Hong Kong and Kowloon area where he is currently Partner at Messrs. Yuen & Partners. He specializes in civil litigation, commercial litigation, commercial law and conveyancing.

  Ernest Yuen is currently Life Member and Supervisor of Kowloon Chamber of Commerce, Vice Chairman of Kowloon Chamber of Commerce, Vice President and Legal Consultant of The Yuen Clansmen’s Association, and Council Member of Kowloon City District Civic Education Campaign Organising Committee.

   

  Education and Professional Qualifications
  Bachelor of Commerce, University of Toronto, Canada (1985)
  Common Professional Examinations, Newcastle Upon-Tyne Polytechnic (1988)
  The Solicitor’s Final Examination, U.K. (1990)
  Admitted as a Solicitor of the High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (1992)
  Bachelor of Laws, China University of Political Science and Law, three-year law program (1999)

   

  Community Position
  Life Member and Supervisor of Kowloon Chamber of Commerce
  Vice Chairman of Kowloon Chamber of Commerce
  Vice President and Legal Consultant of The Yuen Clansmen’s Association
  Council Member of Kowloon City District Civic Education Campaign Organizing Committee

   

  Legal Professional Career
  Audit Trainee at Price Waterhouse, Hong Kong (1985 – 1987)
  Articled Clerk at Messrs. Robin Bridge & John Liu (1990 – 1992)
  Assistant Solicitor at Messrs. Van Langenberg & Lau (1992 -1994)
  Assistant Solicitor at Messrs. AB Nasir (1994 – 1994)
  Consultant at Messrs. Ivan Tang & Co. (1994 – 1995)
  Partner at Messrs. Ivan Tang & Co. (1996 – 1997)
  Partner at Messrs. Yuen & Partners (1997 – Present)

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  Duuren Tumenjargal (Mongolia MNCCI, since 2019)

  Duuren Tumenjargal (Mongolia MNCCI, since 2019)

  

  The Mongolian National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MNCCI) has nominated its CEO, Mr. Duuren Tumenjargal to serve as CACCI Vice President. Mr. Tumenjargal takes over the position from Mrs. Saruul Bulgan, who is no longer with MNCCI.

  Before joining MNCCI, Mr. Tumenjargal was Head of MCS Group’s Marketing Department in 2000-2005, Vice Director of the UFC Group in 2005-2010 and Vice Director of Capitron Bank in 2015-2016. He has been Member of the Board of Auto Trade Complex since 2016 and has been appointed CEO of MNCCI since 2019.

  Mr. Tumenjargal studied in the University of Delhi, India and received his Bachelor degree on Economics and Marketing in 1999. In 2008, the “Altangadas” Government Medal was conferred on him in recognition of his outstanding performance.

  Mr. Tumenjargal is married with two sons and is fluent in Russian and English.

• 
  Peter McMullin (Australia, since 2014)

  Peter McMullin (Australia, since 2014)

  

  Special Counsel at Cornwall Stodart Lawyers
  Melbourne Area, Australia│ Law Practice

  Current Positions
  Director － Australasian Dispute Resolution Centre Pty. Ltd.
  Treasurer and Council Member － Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria
  Board member － International Chamber of Commerce (Australia)
  Senior International Business Adviser － Minister for Foreign Affairs,.Timor Leste
  Board member －National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, Australia
  Chair － Australian Chamber Alliance
  Special Counsel － Cornwall Stodart Lawyers
  Committee Member － Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Audit Committee
  Director － McMullin Group

  Previous Positions
  President － Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
  Board member － Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  President － Geelong Art Gallery
  Trust member － Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust
  Deputy President － Museums Board of Victoria
  Consultant － HWL Ebsworth
  Chairman － Melbourne International Comedy Festival
  Councilor and Mayor － City of Greater Geelong
  Chair － Regional Cities Victoria
  Board member － Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
  Council member － Victoria University
  Board Member － Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
  Commissioner － Local Government Best Value Commission
  Principal Solicitor － P.G. McMullin and Co.
  Chair － Mayor and Councilor’s Allowance Panel
  Deputy Chair － Centenary of Federation Victoria Committee
  Councilor and Deputy Lord Mayor － City of Melbourne
  Solicitor to the Public Advocate － Office of the Public Advocate

  Education
  University of Melbourne
  Melbourne Grammar School

  Background
  Peter has wide experience in business, law, local government, philanthropy and the arts. He was a Councilor and Deputy Lord Mayor at the City of Melbourne: a Councilor and Mayor at the City of Greater Geelong; Chairman of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival; Deputy President of the Museums Board of Victoria; a Board member of Philanthropy Australia; a Board member of the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority; a Board member of the Melbourne Community Foundation (now Australian Communities Foundation) and a Board member of the Education Foundation (now Foundation for Young Australians.)

  Peter is the Immediate Past President of the Geelong Art Gallery and has mentored the development of a Chamber of Commerce in Timor-Leste over the past five years.

  He is the Immediate Past President of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) and currently chairs ACCI’s Trade and International Affairs Committee. He is a Board member of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Australia. He is Treasurer and Council Member of the Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria. He is a founding Director of the Australasian Dispute Resolution Centre Pty Ltd (www.adrcentre.com.au), specialising in dispute resolution in the Asia-Pacific region.

  He was a member of the Commonwealth Refugee Review Tribunal and a member of the Victorian Residential Tenancies and Small Claims Tribunals(now VCAT)

  Professional Experience

  Director
  Australasian Dispute Resolution Centre Pty Ltd
  March 2014 – Present (5 months) Canberra, Australia
  International mediation and cross border dispute resolution in the Asia Pacific region. More details at www.adrcentre.com.au

  Treasurer and Council Member
  Australian Institute of International Affairs Victoria
  November 2013 – Present (9 months) East Melbourne
  Member of the Executive Committee and supervised the financial affairs of the organization.

  Board member
  International Chamber of Commerce (Australia)
  April 2013 – Present (1 year 4 months) Canberra, Australia
  Represented the Paris-based international Chamber of Commerce on its Australian Board.

  Senior International Business Adviser
  Minister for Foreign Affairs,Timor Leste
  March 2013 – Present Melbourne
  Mentored the establishment of Timor-Leste’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and promoted public and private investment into Timor-Leste.

  Board member
  National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, Australia
  April 2011 – Present (3 years 4 months) Canberra, Australia
  Supported one of Australia’s leading cultural institutions in its fund-raising, sponsorship and business development areas, as well as promoted the importance of portraiture in telling the stories of Australians from all backgrounds.

  Chair
  Australian Chamber Alliance
  February 2011 – Present (3 years 6 months) Canberra, Australia
  Chaired an alliance of all the state and territory based chambers of commerce and industry.

  Special Counsel
  Cornwall Stodart Lawyers
  September 2008 – Present (5 years 11 months) Level 10, 114 William Street, Melbourne
  Assisted the firm and it’s clients in connecting with the right people in Melbourne and across Australia to achieve their goals. Connected them with my extensive networks in the fields of business, politics, philanthropy and the arts.

  Committee Member
  Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority Audit Committee
  August 2006 – Present (8 years) Melbourne, Australia
  The Audit Committee reports to the Board of the VCAA on matters within it’s Charter.

  Director
  McMullin Group
  March 1985 – Present (29 years 5 months) Melbourne, Australia
  Participated on the Board of a diversified property group (see www.Mcmullin.com.au)

  President
  Victorian Employers Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI)
  November 2010 – November 2013 (3 years 1 month) East Melbourne
  Led Victoria’s largest business group in advocating at all levels of government for business-friendly policy development, and to ensure a strong Victorian economy.

  Board member
  Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
  February 2010 – November 2013 (3 years 10 months) Canberra, Australia
  ACCI is the peak Australian business group, and I Chair its Trade and International Affairs Committee.

  President
  Geelong Art Gallery
  September 2005 – October 2013 (8 years 2 months) Geelong
  Led one of Australia’s leading regional galleries in Victoria’s second city.

  Trust member
  Geelong Performing Arts Centre Trust
  March 2004 – December 2012 (8 years 10 months) Geelong
  Chaired the Geelong Cultural Precinct Committee, and supported funding for GPAC’s redevelopment.

  Deputy President
  Museums Board of Victoria
  September 2000 – June 2010 (9 years 10 months) Melbourne, Australia
  Chaired the Immigration Museum Committee,and served on the Governance and Remuneration Committee, as well as representing the Museum in Shanghai at the opening of Carrillo Gantner’s Australian Indigenous Art Collection at Shanghai Library.

  Consultant
  HWL Ebsworth
  September 2002 – September 2008 (6 years 1 month)

  Chairman
  Melbourne International Comedy Festival
  February 2000 – September 2008 (8 years 8 months) Melbourne, Australia
  Led one of the world’s most successful cultural festivals for nearly a decade, and supported new Australian comedy performers through Raw Comedy and the Roadshow and similar events.

  Councillor and Mayor
  City of Greater Geelong
  2004 – 2008 (4 years)
  Led the Council of Victoria’s second city at a time of considerable transition. The move of the TAC headquarters to Geelong took place,as did the acquisition of a significant part of Geelong’s cultural heritage,Eugene Von Guerard’s View of Geelong.

  Chair
  Regional Cities Victoria
  October 2005 – December 2006 (1 year 3 months) Victoria, Australia
  RCV comprised the Mayors of Victoria’s major regional cities.

  Board member
  Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority
  February 2001 – April 2006 (5 years 3 months) Melbourne, Australia
  Served on this State Government body responsible for the VCE, VCAL and curriculum matters.

  Council member
  Victoria University
  February 2000 – December 2005 (5 years 11 months) Flinders Street,Melbourne
  Supported many initiatives,including the acquisition of the old Titles Office buildings for conversion into the University’s Law School, and the development of the University’s strong relationship with Timor-Leste.

  Board Member
  Victorian Casino and Gaming Authority
  March 2000 – June 2005 (5 years 4 months) Melbourne, Australia
  Conducted licence application hearings as well as carrying out the Crown Casino Benchmarking Study and other Board responsibilities.

  Commissioner
  Local Government Best Value Commission
  March 2000 – April 2004 (4 years 2 months) Melbourne, Australia
  The LGBVC oversaw the implementation of best value principles in local government throughout Victoria.

  Principal Solicitor
  P.G. McMullin and Co.
  February 1978 – September 2002 (24 years 8 months)
  Founder and principal solicitor with P.G. McMullin & Co., which had offices in Fitzroy and East Melbourne, and practiced extensively in property, family law, criminal law, immigration law, and wills and estates.

  Chair
  Mayor and Councillor’s Allowance Panel
  February 2000 – June 2002 (2 years 5 months) Melbourne, Australia
  The Panel conducted hearings around Victoria and considered submissions regarding the level of allowances, and made recommendations to the Minister.

  Deputy Chair
  Centenary of Federation Victoria Committee
  November 1999 – June 2002 (2 years 8 months) Melbourne, Australia
  The Committee organized the celebrations for the Centenary of Federation throughout Victoria.

  Councillor and Deputy Lord Mayor
  City of Melbourne
  1996 – 1999 (3 years) Melbourne, Australia
  Chaired the Federation Square Committee as part of the City/State partnership that created Melbourne’s Federation Square,as well as the Council’s Finance Committee and it’s Planning Committee. I also learnt a lot about Cities and Urban Design, and was inspired by the leadership provided by Rob Adams in those areas.

  Solicitor to the Public Advocate
  Office of the Public Advocate
  September 1990 – September 1993 (3 years 1 month) Melbourne, Australia
  Advised the Public Advocate on all matters pertaining to disability issues, including representing the Public Advocate at VCAT and the Supreme and County Courts.

• 
  Pedram Soltani (Iran ICCIMA, since 2018)

  Pedram Soltani (Iran ICCIMA, since 2018)

  

  Pedram Soltani is a renowned Iranian businessman and philanthropist, recognized for his courageous views and efforts concerning modernization of Iranian business structure. In 2011, he was elected as the Vice President of the nation’s peak level private sector organization, Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), the youngest to have ever reached this position in the country. In 2015, he was re-elected as First Vice President of ICCIMA. Soltani is founder and director of several national level business associations and corporate entities.

   

  Work Experience
  (1) Persol Corporation, Chairman, Iran (1996-Present)
  As Chairman of Persol Corporation, founded the company in 1996, for the purpose of streamlining the supply and export of Petroleum Derivative Products and Petrochemicals from Iran through a professional, specialized and systematic structure, which was unique and pioneering in its establishment and implementation. In the past 20 years, the company’s success has allowed it to expand into other fields, such as, Mining, Paper and Cellulosic Products, LPG, Transportation/Logistics, and Commodities. Today, the company is ranked amongst Iran’s Top 400 Companies (IMI400), has won a number of national awards, and has become one of the top competitor companies in petroleum-based products in the whole of the MENA Region. (URL: www.persol.ir)

  (2) OPEX Fund, C.E.O., Iran (2005-2007)
  OPEX Fund, or Oil Products Export Development Fund of Iran, is a private consortium established in 2002. Purpose of the fund is agglomeration of the capital of exporters and investors in large-scale downstream projects, such as, Refining, Petrochemicals, and Logistic projects, and acts as the executive and economic arm of Iranian producers of fossil fuels and derivatives. The group, a joint-venture, is composed of 91 leading Iranian exporters and producers of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemicals, with facilities active in Storage, Transportation, Transit, and Swap. (URL: www.opexfund.ir)

  (3) Persol Corporation, C.E.O., Iran (1996-2005)
  Please refer above for information on Persol Corporation.

   

  Honorary & Elected Positions
  (1) Iran Chamber of Commerce (ICCIMA), First Vice President, Iran (2011-Present)
  The ICCIMA is Iran’s highest private sector authority, in charge of all the other State, Local, and Joint Chambers (34), with the Mission to organize, strategize, and promote private sector actions and positions. Its other imperatives are to create the proper environment for entrepreneurship while promoting Iranian businesses abroad and clearing the way of obstacles for their functioning. The Chamber also acts as a consultative body to State entities. (URL: www.iccima.ir)

  (2) World Chambers Federation (WCF), General Council Member, France (2017-Present)
  WCF is the global forum for its 12,000 member chambers of commerce worldwide, with the mandate to aid in their efficiency while consolidating their interconnections. WCF is an affiliate of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). It is also a unique and truly global forum, helping individual chambers become more productive while strengthening links between them. (URL: http://www.iccwbo.org/about-icc/organization/world-chambers-federation/)

  (3) Iran-Austria chamber of commerce, president, Iran (2018-Present)
  Iran-Austria Chamber of Commerce is the bilateral chamber, formed under auspices of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture with the aim to pursue bilateral economic and business relations of the two countries. (URL: www.iajcc.ir)

  (4) High Economic Council, Private Sector Rep, Iran (2014-Present)
  The High Economic Council of Iran is one of the highest economic bodies in the country which has both a consultative and decision-making capacity with members from the public and private sectors. Some of the most important economic strategies and decisions are made in this body.

  (5) Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber (ACIC), Board Member, Iran (2016-Present)
  The ACIC, now in its 15th year of operation, is the adjudication body of the Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines, and Agriculture (ICCIMA), which has come into existence through Parliamentary approval, yet it is a wholly independent juridical body. The institution is Iran’s first independent arbitration body, functioning as the arbitrator for domestic and international commercial disputes. ACIC is composed of 7 Board Members, a Secretary General, and the Arbitrators. (URL: http://arbitration.ir/En/Home/index)

  (6) Tehran Chamber of Commerce (TCCIMA), Deputy, Iran (2007-Present)
  TCCIMA is the country’s biggest chamber in terms of number of members and size of companies, having more than 15,000 constituents. (URL: www.tccim.ir)

  (7) Customs Dispute Resolution High Commission, Commissioner, Iran (2011-2016)
  This institution is the highest body and administrative court for passing judgment on rising disputes between Customs and companies.

  (8) ICCIMA, Chair, WTO and Int’l Organizations Commission, Iran (2009-2011)
  This commission sets strategies and policies of the Chamber on how to work with international organizations.

  (9) Iranian Oil, Gas and Petrochemical Products Exporters’ Association (Opex) Director/Secretary General, Iran (2003-2007)
  It is the most comprehensive Iranian business association in the oil and gas sector, in which almost all major refineries, petrochemical plants, logistics and trading corporations are members. (URL: www.opex.ir)

   

  Education
  Master of Business Administration (Merit), Manchester Business School, U.K. (2009)
  Doctorate of Medicine, University of Tehran (1995)

   

  Affiliations & Honors
  (1) Founder of Iranian Junior Entrepreneurs’ Associations across the country
  (2) Founder of Iron Ore Miners’ and Exporters’ Association of Iran
  (3) Founding Member of Iran Cellulosic Products Association
  (4) Head of Iran Trade Missions to Several Countries
  (5) Chief of ICCIMA Planning Body
  (6) Supervisor of Specialized Commissions at ICCIMA
  (7) Supervisor of International affairs of ICCIMA and Joint Chambers of Commerce of Iran

   

  Social Responsibility
  Founder of My Iran Campaign, working on educational development of underdeveloped regions of the country. The campaign is building 100 primary schools in remote and rural areas of Iran. It has also created an umbrella for collaboration between all active NGOs in educational development and justice.

  Mr. Soltani speaks Persian, English, French, German, Arabic and Kurdish.

  For more information about Mr. Soltani, please visit www.soltani.ir or contact him by email at pedram@soltani.info

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  Sheikh Fazle Fahim (Bangladesh FBCCI, since 2018)

  Sheikh Fazle Fahim (Bangladesh FBCCI, since 2018)

  

  Sheikh F Fahim is an entrepreneur and community leader with extensive experience in social responsibilities through contributions in various projects in education, health, sports and innovation has garnered nation-wide recognition. With an academic background in Masters of Liberal Arts in Political Economy from the St. Edwards University in Austin Texas and Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, he is a professional with proven track record of accomplishments in socio-economic policy advocacy.

  Sheikh F Fahim was President of the Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI), the national umbrella business body representing eighty two chambers and three hundred and eight four associations of Bangladesh for the term 2019-2021. He earlier served as an elected Senior Vice President of FBCCI for the term 2017-2019. He is a Chairman of Developing 8 countries, D-8 Chamber of Commerce and Industries (D-8 CCI). Fahim represents Bangladesh as elected Vice President of Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industries (CACCI), representing twenty six national umbrella chambers of Asia and west Pacific countries & Vice President of South Asian Association of Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industries (SCCI) of private sector of eight South Asian countries and Indian Ocean Rim Business Association Business Forum (IORBF).

  Sheikh F Fahim is a board member of multiple domestic and international institutions who received prestigious domestic and international awards including the Certificate of Merit from World Customs Organization and International Construction Business Award from the Global Trade Leaders’ Club. He had been key note speaker, session chair and panel discussant at numerous business and social events all over the world. His role as a member of Arbitration Tribunal of FBCCI for the terms 2017-19 and 2015-17 is evident through many successful alternative dispute resolutions.

  Sheikh F Fahim was deputy leader and leader of business delegations of private sector entourages to numerous state visits lead by Hon’ble Prime Minister of the Govt. of Bangladesh H.E Sheikh Hasina. He was leader of business delegation to D-8 Commission 2018, WTO Conference 2017, deputy leader of the business delegation at the Joint Economic Council (JEC) Meetings with Sri Lanka and Turkey as part of the delegation of the Minister of Commerce of the Govt. of Bangladesh. He was a guest at events such as the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington DC, United States of America (USA) chaired by the President of United States, Barack Obama where global industry leaders, US Senators and Congressmen were also present.

  Sheikh F Fahim’s contributions towards regional, bilateral and multilateral initiatives is evident through his leadership at private public platforms of the WTO, D-8, ASEAN, SAARC, BIMSTEC, BBIN, SRCIC, OIC, APTA and at the Commonwealth. Being a global citizen, he has lived in Bangladesh, Singapore, India, United Kingdom and United States. These experiences reshaped his global perspective and solidified his drive to contribute towards humanity through his professional and social standing.

  Sheikh F Fahim’s expertise in providing breakthrough leadership with a view to achieving corporate social strategies, building coalition to support sustainable development and drive organizational performance is highlighted through his civic standing in the community. Fahim is currently the managing director of Obsidian Bangladesh Ltd, a conglomerate with business interest in manufacturing, distribution and EPC. He is the Chairman of Euro Petro Product Ltd. a LPG terminal and bottling plant. He is also the Chairman of RHS EPC Ltd. He earlier worked as the financial adviser at the Edward Jones Investments, a global financial organization.

  Sheikh Fazle Fahim House# 9, RD# 2 A,
  Banani, Dhaka-1213
  Phone: +8801819242824
  Email: sheikhffahim@gmail.com.
  www.sheikhffahim.org

• 
  Pradeep Kumar Shrestha (Nepal, since 2012)

  Pradeep Kumar Shrestha (Nepal, since 2012)

  

  Mr. Pradeep Kumar Shrestha is the Managing Director of the Panchakanya Group, a leading industrial and trading house in Nepal. He is highly respected for his business acumen and visional leadership which has raised the Group to new pinnacles.

  He is currently serving as the Vice President of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CACCI) and as the Honorary Consult of The Republic of South Africa for Nepal. In addition to his entrepreneurial achievements, Mr. Shresthahas also been the Past President for the Federation of Nepalese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FNCCI), the Vice President fo the SAARC Chamber, He has also been the Director for Nepal Rastra Bank, The Central Bank of Nepal, and Nepal Electricity Authority. He has also successfully completed his Presidentship tenure for the Nepal Gold Association and the Rotary Club of Kasthamandap.

  Mr. Shrestha has always focused on pioneering the construction industry to help the nation with better materials and technology integration. His visionary leadership has helped Panchakanya Group to become one of the most respected brands in the country. Today, Panchakanya Group has over a dozen industries under its umbrella and also has a diversified investment portfolio in sectors like hydropower, health, education, banking and insurance. The company provides employment to over 2,000 people all over the country and continues to expand its reach to untapped regions through the use of its largest and most spread out dealer networks.

  Mr. Shrestha has been recognized with many prestigious medals and awards. Under his guidance, Panchakanya Group has also been bestowed with numerous awards and recognition for its fous on new and quality products.

   

  Education: M.B.A.
  Mailing Address (Off.): Krishna Galli, Lalitpur, G.P.O. Box: 2743, Kathmandu, Nepal
  Factory: Bhairahawa, Jhapa, Amelekhaganj & Kathmandu
  Telephone: 5526551, 5526357 (Off.) 5545075 (Res.)
  Fax: 977-01-5526529, 5536815
  Email: steel@panchakanya.com.np

   

  Current Positions
  Member of the CACCI Executive Committee
  Honorary Consul of the Republic of South Africa
  Vice President of SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry
  Member of the Academic Assembly-Nepal Academy of Science & Technology
  Member of the Observer Research Foundation (Nepal- India)
  Director of Butwal Power Limited
  Chairman of Kabeli Energy Limited

  Former Positions
  President Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry
  President Rotary Club of Kasthamandap
  President Nepal Golf Association
  Board Member Nepal Rastra Bank
  Chairman Nepal China Non Government Cooperation Forum
  Chairman FNCCI-CII Joint Economic Council (Nepal-India)
  Chairman Industrial Relations Forum (IRF)
  Chairman Small & Medium Enterprise Development Project (SMEDP)
  Co-Chairman Agro Enterprises Center (AEC)
  Past President Nepal Rolling Mills Association
  Past Board Member Different government, non government and international organizations
  Hon. Member Nepal Jaycees

  Medals & awards
  Gorkha Dakshin Bahu, Birendra Aishwarya Sewa Padak, Nepal Samman 2059, Man of the Year 2003 by The American Biographical Institute.

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  Rifat Hisarciklioglu (Turkey TOBB, since 2014)

  Rifat Hisarciklioglu (Turkey TOBB, since 2014)

  

  Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu is the current President of The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB).

  He earned his B.A. degree in Economics and Management from Gazi University in Ankara. After completing his undergraduate degree, his career started in family business and currently he is the Chairman of Eskihisar Group of Companies, which operates in the fields of construction, construction materials, export and import, investments, land development, food industry and automotive sector.

  After a one year vice-presidency period at The Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) , the largest non-profit business organization in Turkey, covering 365 Chambers and Commodity Exchanges and representing 1.5 million companies, Hisarcıklıoğlu was elected as the President of TOBB in 2001 and was re-elected respectively in 2002, 2005, 2009, 2013 and 2018.

  Hisarcıklıoğlu holds many titles in various organizations:

  Vice President of EUROCHAMBRES (2009 – Present)
  Vice President of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (2009 – Present)
  Chairman of B20 Turkey (2015 – Present)
  ICC G-20 Advisory Group Member (2011 – Present)
  Chairman of ICC-Turkey (2001 – Present)
  Board Member of the Association of Balkan Chambers (2002 – Present)
  Board Member of ECO Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2001 – Present)
  President of D-8 Chambers of Commerce and Industry (2017 – 2019)
  President of the Turkic Chamber of Commerce and Industry (2019 – Present)
  Co-President of the Turkish-African Chamber (2008 – Present)
  Vice President of the Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (2014 – Present)
  Honorary Chairman of the Silk Road Chamber of International Commerce (2015 – Present)
  Co-President of the Turkish-Arab Chamber (2016 – Present)
  Chairman of the Ankara Forum (2005 – Present)
  Chairman of the Istanbul Forum (2007 – Present)
  Honorary President of TOBB Women Entrepreneurship Council (2007 – Present)
  Honorary President of TOBB Youth Entrepreneurship Council (2009 – Present)
  Chairman of the Board of Trustees of TOBB University of Economics and Technology (2003 – Present)
  Chairman of the Economic Policy Research Foundation of Turkey (2004 – Present)
  Co-Chairman of the EU – Turkey Joint Consultative Committee (2016 – Present)
  Board Member of Turkey Wealth Fund Management (2018 – Present)
  Chairman of Turkey’s Automobile Joint Venture Group – TOGG (2018 – Present)
  TUBITAK Science and Technology High Council Member (2003 – Present)
  High Advisory Board Member of UNICEF National Committee of Turkey (2005 – Present)
  Advisory Board Member of Construction Installation Industry Materials Association (1998 – Present)

  Hisarcıklıoğlu has received the Legion of Honour by the French Republic, Gold Medal of Merit by the Austrian Republic, the ‘Commendatore’ from the Italian Republic, Spanish Order of Civil Merit with degree of Encomienda, the Medal of Inspiration from Mongolia, Medal for Development of Friendship and Cooperation from Kazakhstan and the Mediterranean Leadership Award by the John Hopkins University, USA.

  Hisarcıklıoğlu was awarded with the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber Gold Medal, Medal of Honor from the Assembly of French Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Honorary Membership Award from the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Romania, Medal of Honor by Ukrainian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Honor Award from the Pakistan Federation of Chambers and Commerce, Medal of Honor by Georgian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Gratitude Award from the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

  Hisarciklıoğlu holds honorary doctorate degrees from Kyrgyzstan-Turkey Manas University, Karadeniz Technical University, Izmir University of Economics, Niğde University, Bayburt University, Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University, Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University, Iskenderun Technical University, Kayseri Erciyes University, Osmaniye Korkut Ata University, Van Yüzüncü Yıl University and Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam University in Turkey.

  Hisarcıklıoğlu has received the Honorary Townsman Awards, by Edirne, Çankırı, Kırşehir, Niğde, Kırıkkale, Kütahya Hisarcık and Malatya Battalgazi municipalities

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  Steve Hsieh (Taiwan)

  Steve Hsieh (Taiwan)

  

  *  Chairman, CACCI Budget Commission (2014)
  *  Chairman, Taiwan Lottery Co., Ltd (2009)
  *  Vice Chairman, CTBC Financial Holding Co., Ltd. (2012)
  *  Senior Fellow, Division of Technology and Economy, National Policy Foundation (2009)

   

  Education
  M.S. & Ph.D. Nutritional Biochemistry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA (1974)
  B.S. Agricultural Chemistry, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan, ROC (1967)

   

  Current Position
  Chairman, Taiwan Lottery Corporation (2009-Present)

   

  Professional Experience
  Vice Chairman, CTBC Financial Holding Co. Ltd. (2012-2016)
  Vice Chairman, CTBC Bank Co., Ltd. (2011-2012)
  Senior Fellow, Division of Technology and Economy, National Policy Foundation (2009-2015)
  Secretary-General, Taiwan (ROC) National Government Cabinet (2008-2009)
  Director, Division of Technology and Economy,  National Policy Foundation (2003-2008)
  Vice Chairman, National Science Council (1996-2001)
  Director General, Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park Administration (1989-1996)
  Deputy Director General, Hsinchu Science-based Industrial Park Administration (1986-1989)

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  Obaidur Rahman (Bangladesh)

  Obaidur Rahman (Bangladesh)

  

  *  Managing Director of Dorasco Limited
  *  Proprietor of Rahmania Aluminium Factory

  
  Address: Dorasco Limited, Mahtab Center (3rd Floor), 177, Shahid Syed Nazrul Islam Sarani, Bijoynagar, Dhaka-1000.
  Tel: 88-02-48315213/58312300
  Fax: 88-02-48316864
  E-mail: trade@dorasco.com

  Mr. Rahman’s enterprises cover a wide area of businesses from manufacturing, importing and exporting goods to international trading.

   

  These are some of the positions held and currently hold by Mr. Rahman
  President – Australia-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  President – Bangladesh Aluminium Manufacturers’ Association.
  Former Director – The Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  Former President – Bangladesh Indenting Agents’ Association.
  Former Vice-President – France Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  Life Member – SAARC Chamber of Commerce & Industry.
  Life Member – Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI).
  Sponsor Share Holder – The Daily Financial Express.

   

  Country visited
  U.S.A , Canada, U.K, Australia, Japan, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, U.A.E, Saudi Arabia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia and SAARC countries.

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  Sheikh Sultan Rehman (FPCCI)

  Sheikh Sultan Rehman (FPCCI)

  

  Sheikh Sultan Rehman is a talented and senior businessman with more than 36 years of diverse experience in the fields of strategic management, corporate governance, operations, administration, sales and marketing. He is result-oriented, having passion and commitment to succeed and widely recognized for credibility, strong work ethics and respected for leading through consistent collaborative style.

  He was born in Karachi, Pakistan. He completed his early education in Karachi and proceeded to the United States where he completed Associate of Science in 1976 from University of Houston and Bachelor of Science in 1978 from University of Houston, Texas. His passion to learn and excel, led him to acquire latest skills and knowledge by taking many short courses regularly.

  After returning to Pakistan in 1981, he appeared in and passed C.S.S. but did not join Civil Services due to opposition from family. He belongs to Dehli Punjabi Sodagran community and joined family textile business and served as Chief Executive of Unitex Industries (Private) Limited, Karachi – a manufacturer and exporter of blended textile fabrics where he expanded his experience by working in all other aspects of the business.

  Currently he is the C.E.O of S.R. Twisting, S.R. Enterprises and Success Route Karachi, Pakistan.

  He plays an important and positive role in community and has written many short articles on business and economy. In recognition of his dedicated services to the business community, the President FPCCI has appointed him as Coordinator FPCCI Head Office Karachi. He is currently serving as Member Advisory Committee of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO), the Chairman Indentors Association of Pakistan (IAP), Secretary General Pakistan Foreign Investors Forum (FIF), Convener FPCCI Central Standing Committee on Fairs & Exhibitions and represents FPCCI on several local and international forums.

  He served as Executive Committee and General Body Member of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) for several years and is actively involved in many trade, professional and social organizations. He was Vice President FPPCI in 2020 and in recognition of outstanding services rendered to the business community, was awarded FPCCI Achievement Award by President Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He also served as Chairman Pakistan Waste Products Association (PWPA). He was one of the founding directors of Pakistan German Business Forum (PGBF) and was elected Director for 2002-2003, 2004-2005 and 2008-2009. He was awarded Shield by the German Ambassador to Pakistan in recognition of outstanding services rendered to Pakistan German Business Forum.

  He participated in many international trade delegations, exhibitions and conferences. He has travelled widely throughout Europe, U.S.A. and the U.A.E. Being exposed to diverse cultures through extensive traveling and varied experiences, he believes in the value of diversity and the existence of immense potential in individuals.

  He is happily married and has two daughters and a son.

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  Dr. Leslie P. Y. Wong (Kowloon Chamber)

  Dr. Leslie P. Y. Wong (Kowloon Chamber)

  

  Dr. Leslie Wong has been working for more than thirty years as the Managing Director of a Traditional Chinese Preserved Fruits Company (been established for one hundred and twenty years) –The Wong Wing Kee Preserved Fruits Factory Company Limited. He always tries to improve the ways that the traditional fruits industry had been carried through in their production by the injection of any applicable new scientific technology.

   

  Due to the production of quality products and the Company’s long-established history, in 1995, the Company Profile was edited in the Book ‘Of Heart and Hands: Hong Kong’s Traditional Trades and Crafts’ by The Urban Council of Hong Kong. In 1999, the Company was awarded The XIII International Award for Food and Beverages by the President of Editorial Office, Barcelona, Spain. In 2000, the Company was awarded the Golden Award for The Best Trade Name (New Millennium Award) by the same organization. Also, the Company’s products were listed as the most outstanding ones by a Famous Japanese Magazine – the World Food Tourist Guide Booklet.

   

  Dr. Wong also devotes his time for serving to the Food Industry and the Community Services. He is the Life Honorary President of General Chamber of Commerce of Tung Kun District,,  the Vice Chairman of Kowloon Chamber of Commerce, the Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Food Council , The Life Honorary Director of Chung Shak-Hei (Cheung Chau) Home for The Aged, the Life Honorary Director of the Central & Western District Association for Culture and Art and Consultant of the various business organizations and professional bodies.

   

  Being the Chairman of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Sauce and Preserved Fruit Amalgamated Employers Association (1997- present), for the benefit of the members and the industry, Dr. Wong tried to establish a communication channel between the Government and the members. In 1996, he had successfully negotiated with the Government to lower the surcharge on waste water by about 20%. In 1998, for the protection of the benefits of the Hong Kong Industries , he had successfully achieved the definition of the Declaration of Certificate of Origin

   

  Due to the whole hearted services by Dr. Wong in various aspects, he had been awarded with a number of awards, merit and appreciation.

   

   

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  David Hsu

  David Hsu

  

  Education:

  Bachelor of Art, National Chenchi University, Taiwan

   

  Work Experience:

  Director, Economic Division, Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia (2018 – 2020)
  Deputy Director General, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs, Taiwan (2013 – 2018)
  Economic Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Center in India (2009 – 2013)
  Director, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs (2008 – 2009)
  Director, Small & Medium Enterprises Administration, Ministry of Economic Affairs (2006 – 2008)
  Economic Counselor, Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Panama (2002 – 2006)
  Commercial Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Toronto, Canada (2000 – 2002)
  Deputy Director, Bureau of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Economic Affairs (1999 – 2000)
  Special Assistant to Vice Minister of Ministry of Economic Affairs (1998 – 1999)
  Director, International Cooperation Dept., Ministry of Economic Affairs (1997 – 1998)
  Executive Secretary, Ad-hoc Committee, Textile Investigation Division, Ministry of Economic Affairs (1995 – 1996)
  Economic Director, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office in Jordan (19920 – 1995)
  Economic Secretary, Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Saudi Arabia (1985 – 1992)

   

   

  Current Position:

  Director General, The Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI).
  Secretary-Treasurer, Asian Bankers Association (ABA).

• 
  Amador R. Honrado, Jr.

  Amador R. Honrado, Jr.

  

  Education
  Economics (Academic Units), University of the Philippines
  Masters in Business Administration (Academic Units), Ateneo de Manila Graduate School
  Mathematics, University of San Carlos, Cebu City

   

  Training
  Seminar on Transfer of Technology, INSEAD, Kuala Lumpur
  Seminar on Management Consulting, Andersen Consulting, St. Charles, Chicago

   

  Professional Experience
  (1) Deputy Director-General, Confederation of Asia-Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), Taipei (1996 – Present)
  (2) Deputy Secretary, Asian Bankers Association (ABA), Taipei (1996 – present)
  (3) Senior Officer, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretariat, Jakarta (1994 – 1996)
  (4) Management Specialist, Center for Research and Communications (CRC) (currently University of Asia and the Pacific), Manila (1990 – 1991)
  (5) Manager, SGV & Co., Manila (1981 – 1989)
  (6) Economic Specialist, Private Development Corporation of the Philippines (PDCP), Manila (1979 – 1981)