Michael Nicholas

Background

About Michael Nicholas

ASIA | MANAGEMENT | MARKETING | STRATEGY | RELATIONSHIPS > ASIA – understand the requirements for success in Asia based on 15 years in the region managing operations in Singapore, Indonesia, China and India and time spent advising corporate clients; fluent in Indonesian and completed two degrees focused on business in Asia.> MANAGEMENT – knowledge of practices that succeed across borders and hidden risks to avoid developed while advising senior managers of international companies on make-or-break management challenges and consolidated during an MBA at INSEAD.> MARKETING – broad business development skills including the ability to analyze markets, develop entry strategies and sell detailed project proposals to senior-level managers; broad international sales experience including retail, wholesale, and trade show experience.> STRATEGY – strong strategic planning and analytical skills developed as a management consultant and on work on market entry strategies and the BC Trade and Investment Strategy; in-depth study during courses on business strategy, marketing and global strategy.> RELATIONSHIPS – strong teambuilding, cross-cultural management and negotiation skills; experience developing broad networks and maintaining relationships as well as getting buy-in on project proposals with decision-makers at the highest levels.