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Michael Zakkour, Principal, Strategic Business Planning, Development

What You Get As an interview, here is what you can expect from Mr. Zakkour, A straight shooter who avoids pat answers and always has an opinion. His experience across China spans the spectrum from board rooms in Shanghai to chicken farms posing as factories in Mongolia. Listen to his podcast on the Alilibaba Fraud Case for the latter.

Recently...

Zakkour reacted to the Chinese government slapping the hand of Unilever for the mere thought of inflationary pricing. In a recent blog post, Unilever Get Mouthwashed... Zakkour speaks to the delicate economic balancing act China will attempt to perform in the foreseeable future.

"To be clear: Inflation threatens harmony, social unrest threatens the government, and that could be a threat to your business in China."

Topics & Comments:

China's Economy - "China's monetary balancing act is critical this year as Chinese businesses launch into other countries, yes the Chinese are coming, and you thought ‘Made in China’ was big."

China's Affordable Brand Market - "There is a vanity market growing in China among its rising middle class. They want the look of success at a price that shows they do value what they have earned.

China's Politics- "I have been in China long enough to know individual politics is of little concern compared to individual relationships. China is a unique place where relationship are part of the disciplined business process."

China's Future Risk - "The Chinese are coming, no need to fear. It'll be a good old fashion capitalist competition as Chinese companies will look to set up operations in the US."

Michael Zakkour travels frequently between China and New York City. He can be reached for interviews or reaction to events Contact Zakkour in the following ways

email: mzakkour@tompkinsinc.com

phone: 973-994-2040

Skype: Michael.Zakkour

What's On Zakkour's Schedule This Quarter

client meetings in:

• Guangzhou and southern China
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
• Vietnam

Featured Quarterly Topics

• Fashion brands and growing middle class
• China inflation and Unilever's hand slapping
• Medical device distribution