About Us

Edward Weeks is Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of HSBC Bank (China) Company Limited (“HSBC China”).

Mr Weeks joined HSBC in 2016 as Head of Business Development, Global Banking Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. He became President and Chief Executive Officer, Country Manager Japan in 2019, and was also Chairman of HSBC Securities (Japan) Co., Ltd. and Chairman of HSBC Asset Management (Japan) Limited.

In October 2024, Mr Weeks was appointed Senior Executive Vice President and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of HSBC China, subject to regulatory approval.

Mr Weeks has over 30 years of experience in the financial industry. From 2009 to 2016 he worked for Barclays in Hong Kong, initially as Chief Operating Officer for Investment Banking Asia Pacific, and latterly as Chief of Staff for Asia Pacific and Chief Executive of the Hong Kong branch. Between 1995 and 2008 he worked for UBS in Corporate Finance and Equity Capital Markets in London, Sydney and Hong Kong, in client-facing and business management roles. His last role was Global Chief Operating Officer for Equity Capital Markets.

Mr Weeks holds a degree in Modern Languages from Keble College, Oxford University.

Anthea Wang currently serves as Executive Vice President of JLR China, responsible for the company’s public relations and corporate affairs in China. She is also a member of the China International Public Relations Association (CIPRA) and is the organiser and founding initiator of its Automotive Industry Public Communications Committee.

Since joining JLR China in 2014, Anthea has demonstrated exceptional professionalism and a profound understanding of the company’s portfolio and its presence in China, making significant contributions across all areas of public relations, including strategic planning, corporate and brand communication, and corporate social responsibility programme planning.

In the same year, Anthea actively championed the establishment of the JLR China Youth Dream Fund, in partnership with China Soong Ching Ling Foundation. This was the first fund in China’s automotive industry dedicated to the growth and development of children and young people. Over the past eleven years, the fund has benefited over 700,000 young people in China through various youth-focused public welfare projects, earning widespread public acclaim. Anthea also possesses extensive experience in crisis communication management. Under her leadership, JLR China has established a comprehensive crisis response framework, enabling the company to address challenges effectively and safeguard both corporate and brand reputation.

In September 2024, the Public Relations and Government Affairs functions were merged as the Public Relations and Corporate Affairs Department, with Anthea serving as Executive Vice President. In November 2024, JLR China was honoured with the British Company of the Year Award by BritCham Shanghai.

Harriet is an award-winning, Mandarin-speaking strategist and agency General Manager, specialising in scaling brands across APAC with commercial planning and execution. She currently leads market-entry for global retail and manufacturing agency OUTFORM in the region.

An avid Sinologist and School of Oriental and African Studies graduate, Harriet was previously Chair of the British Chamber of Commerce Southwest China – and brings deep insight into China’s economic, political and innovation ecosystems.

Committed to community and network-building, she has developed programs and facilitated content for the UN Gender Equality Conference (China), Women in Business Network, and Google’s Startup Weekend – among other initiatives.

John joined KPMG in Hong Kong in 1994 and has been an Audit Partner in KPMG’s Shanghai office since 2001 where he is currently leading KPMG’s audit digitalisation programmes.  He served as the Chamber’s Treasurer from 2006-8 and 2013-20.  John is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Accounting with Cognitive Analytics.

John contributes to the operation of the Chamber by supporting the accounting, budgeting and compliance controls operated by the Chamber’s secretariat.  With over 20 years’ experience auditing multinationals in the retail, engineering and manufacturing industries in China, John supports the Chamber and its members on technology, accounting, and compliance related topics.

KPMG has over 14,000 professionals in 31 cities across China. Our client focus, commitment to excellence, global network and consistent delivery have helped us build trusted relationships which are at the core of our business and reputation.

Alex Roberts has been working in Shanghai with British-headquartered law firm, Linklaters LLP, since 2012 and previously studied and worked in Beijing (first in 2005). Alex has been involved with the Chamber almost since arriving in Shanghai and am proud to have seen its development over this time with a dedicated group of staff and members. Alex is passionate about continuing to drive British and international business opportunities in China through his legal expertise and network, helping to organise framework for knowledge-sharing events and improving the dialogue between the UK and China for the good of all stakeholders.

Chris has been at the forefront of the UK-China relationship since moving to China in 2012. He has a deep understanding of China’s political, economic, and social landscape, gained through extensive experience in government, business, and civil society.

From 2015 to 2023, Chris held prominent roles within the UK Government in China, including Chief of Staff for UK Trade and Investment at the British Embassy in Beijing, Head of the Climate Change and Energy Policy team at the British Consulate-General in Shanghai, and Head of the UK Department for Business and Trade’s China team for the infrastructure, environment, and transport sectors. Earlier in his career, Chris led research on the environmental and social impacts of China’s Belt and Road Initiative at the Global Environmental Institute, one of China’s leading NGOs.

At Brunswick, Chris advises multinational company leaders on navigating geopolitical risks, regulatory issues, and public affairs—areas where the Chamber’s members face unprecedented challenges.

Chris was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II for his services to British foreign policy. He holds an EMBA from China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) and is fluent in Mandarin.

Vicky Lord is the managing partner of Harneys Shanghai, leading our China practice. Vicky advise UHNW individuals, companies and government on complex business law matters and their China/offshore strategy.

Vicky is an equity partner and sits on the executive committee of the global law firm. As an expert advocate and industry leader in business risk advisory in the region, Vicky is deeply connected to the business environment in China.

As the North Asia Regional Vice President of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA), Vicky Li oversees the operation in mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Mongolia, South Korea, and Japan.

She is also Secretary General, CGMA 100 – the North Asia Management Accounting Leaders Think Tank.

In her early career, she served as the China Chief Representative of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) and was later promoted to the Country Director.

She is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (FCMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA).  She holds an EMBA from the China Europe International Business School and a master’s degree from the University of Birmingham, UK.

Vicky has served as an advisor for MPAcc (master’s in professional accounting) program at Antai College of Economics & Management, Shanghai Jiaotong University, a guest professor at Jiangxi University of Finance and Economics, and a visiting professor at Xi’an International Studies University.  She was also a TV commentator of China Business Network (CBN) in Boss Town, Brainstorming and Unlock Financial Intelligence.

Daniel Lyons is an accomplished strategic communications specialist with two decades of experience, including 10 years in China, delivering high-impact cross-cultural strategies for government and multinational organisations across diverse industries.

As Director of Communications at Dulwich College Shanghai Pudong, Daniel leads initiatives that enhance brand awareness and reputation, supports stakeholder engagement, and manages issues and crisis communications. Previously, at FGS Global, he advised global clients on critical corporate communications, brand reputation, and cross-border mandates, while also driving the firm’s regional marketing and thought leadership.

Earlier in his career, Daniel led PR & Marketing for British Airways in Greater China and Asia Pacific, contributing to the airline’s award-winning PR team as international travel re-opened post-Covid. He also served as a strategic communications advisor for the UK Home Office in London and Beijing and previously worked as a journalist and PR manager in the UK.

Having graduated as a chemical engineer and starting work with ICI in Huddersfield, Ray’s 35+ year career has spanned process engineering, project management, business development & senior business leadership in the UK, Asia Pacific and globally. He has worked for ICI, Johnson Matthey, ABB and, having run their China business for nearly 20 years, is now the global sector lead for industrial, manufacturing & logistics for UK-based global construction consultancy, Gleeds.

Ray has spent 25 out of the past 30 years living & working in China and has been an active member of the Chamber in Shanghai for 18 years. During that time he has been chair of one of the Chamber’s committees, a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo), vice chair & chair of ExCo. After returning to the UK in late 2023, Ray is continuing his support of BritCham Shanghai by taking on the role of International Representative to help grow BritCham’s links with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and other key organisations and government departments.

Stephanie Chen is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with local governments and Swire’s stakeholders, coordinating Swire’s activities, and assisting in Swire’s new business investments and strategic developments in Shanghai.

Before taking up her current role, Stephanie worked as Senior Manager at John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd Hong Kong Office; prior to which she was Head of Business Development at Swire Environmental Services Ltd since 2007, where she oversaw the company’s investments and development of water supply and sewage treatments in China. Before Swire, she spent 10 years in the Chinese water industry. Stephanie has also worked and lived in Singapore.

Stephanie graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and a Master of Business Administration. She holds public positions as a member of the CPPCC Shanghai Jing’an District Committee, an executive member of the Shanghai Women’s Federation, and an executive member of the Hong Kong Shanghai Chamber of Commerce.

Siyao is the Managing Partner for ERM China, the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy. He brings a wealth of knowledge in ESG consulting, Climate Change advisory, and sustainability strategies.

Prior to ERM, Siyao spent nearly 20 years in corporate and investment banking, and central bank and public policy, lived and worked in Australia, UK, China mainland and Hong Kong.

Siyao is a historian and economics by training. Currently, he is pursuing part-time doctoral research in medieval global history, at the University of Oxford, on the pre-modern exchange of commodities, culture, and climate.

Joanne is the Founder and Managing Partner of Capital Eight, a corporate finance house headquartered in Shanghai.  Her investment banking career spans more than 40 years, having worked with UBS, Jardine Fleming (JP Morgan) and GE Capital across Europe, UK, USA and Greater China.  At Jardine Fleming, Joanne was a member of the first dedicated team of M&A professionals based in Asia and was internationally ranked as a leading Asian-emerging markets corporate finance advisor.

Joanne actively represents the foreign financial services industry in China.  She is a former Chair of BritCham Shanghai’s Financial Services Group, Vice Chair of the EUCCC Investment Working Group, Chair of AmCham Shanghai’s Ethics Council and inaugural Chair of AustCham Greater China.

She enjoys mentoring young and aspiring tech entrepreneurs and currently sits on the Advisory Boards of 3 tech start-ups focused on Web3, marine renewable energy and life sciences.

Joanne is a regular speaker at international conferences addressing aspects of China’s financial services sector and the China investment environment.  A graduate of London Business School and the University of Adelaide, she reads, writes and speaks Mandarin.

Sohail joined the DBT China team as Sector Director and Minister Counsellor in September 2021 before moving into the role of Deputy HM Trade Commissioner for China in July 2023. Sector accountabilities in his role include Education, Creative Industries, the Sports economy, Consumer & Retail, Food & Drink, Agriculture and Agritech and Life Sciences & Healthcare.

Prior to joining DBT Sohail had a highly successful career in the Private Sector where he held Executive and Board roles in the Retail sector and specialised in the development and expansion of British Retail brands across a global footprint.

Sohail held the role of CEO of the Global Franchise Business for Hamleys of London, the world’s oldest and most famous Toy business, between 2019 and 2021.

Before Hamleys, Sohail worked for Mothercare PLC, a leading global Retailer of Mother to be and Baby products, in a variety of roles including as MD of their International Business and was a Board Member of their JV in China.

Sohail travelled extensively during his Private Sector career visiting over 50 countries on business trips including being a frequent visitor to China.

Cat Sinclair-Jones is the Director of the British Council in East China, with responsibility for leading the UK’s cultural relations and educational exchange work in the three Eastern provinces of Anhui, Jiangsu and Zhejiang, as well as Shanghai Municipality. She holds the diplomatic rank of Consul where she manages the UK’s education and cultural relationship on behalf of the British Consulate General Shanghai.

She was appointed to the role in December 2022, following three years in Sub-Saharan Africa as Director Tanzania and previous posts in Pakistan and Turkey. Cat has a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion and is an experienced mentor. She holds a master’s in Medieval History and prior to joining the British Council in 2015 she worked in Public Affairs across the Education and Justice sectors in the UK.

As the head of BritCham Shanghai, Stuart’s ambition is to drive the continued support and growth of the chamber in line with the members’ needs and evolving business and political environment both in China and at home. Examples of these activities include Government to business round tables, regional East China activities and leading the chamber flagship events including the new British Day, the annual ESG Summit & Awards and the British Business Awards.

Stuart brings to his position over 20 years of UK & international leadership experience covering trade & investment, operations, & project-based experience in world-leading hospitality corporations, as an entrepreneur and in Government.  Prior to taking on this role, Stuart was head of Agriculture, food & drink, trade and investment for the UK Department for International Trade.  His China journey started in 2010, moving to Dubai to join the Shangri-la, Pudong as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage during the World Expo followed by several years as an entrepreneur, starting and operating the Tap House bar & restaurant group.

Stuart holds a Degree in International marketing and communications from Staffordshire University in England and is an active member of many community groups including Heart 2 Heart and lives in Shanghai with his wife Emily, daughter Lilli & two dogs.

Kirsten is an award-winning brand strategist and designer with over 25 years industry experience working across many international markets including Australia, the UK and China. She founded her brand consultancy, JWDK, in 2003 in London and expanded her business to China in 2014. Kirsten has deep expertise in place branding and Chinese cultural identity and completed her IMBA in China 2019 with distinction.

She has been an active member of BritCham Shanghai since 2017 and successfully led the rebranding programme of the Chamber in 2020 as well as launched the Creative Industries & Marketing Committee in 2021. She is a Global Scot and former Vice Chair of BritCham Shanghai. Kirsten succeeded as Chair in 2024.

Expertise: Industrial, Manufacturing & Logistics, China Market Expertise

Having graduated as a chemical engineer and starting work with ICI in Huddersfield, Ray’s 35+ year career has spanned process engineering, project management, business development & senior business leadership in the UK, Asia Pacific and globally. He has worked for ICI, Johnson Matthey, ABB and, having run their China business for nearly 20 years, is now the global sector lead for industrial, manufacturing & logistics for UK-based global construction consultancy, Gleeds.

Ray has spent 25 out of the past 30 years living & working in China and has been an active member of the Chamber in Shanghai for 18 years. During that time he has been chair of one of the Chamber’s committees, a member of the Executive Committee (ExCo), vice chair & chair of ExCo. After returning to the UK in late 2023, Ray is continuing his support of BritCham Shanghai by taking on the role of International Representative to help grow BritCham’s links with the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) and other key organisations and government departments.

Expertise: Global Strategic Accounts Management, Leadership in Sustainable Practices

Martin was appointed CEO, Global Strategic Accounts (GSA) from 1 September 2023. The GSA organisation is a key contributor to the Sodexo Group strategic objectives, today representing 2bn€ of Sodexo revenues partnering with 19 global clients. It provides an innovative ground in multiple areas of Food and Facility Management Services, contributing to Sodexo’s strategic positioning as leader in sustainable food and valued experiences.

Martin began his career with Sodexo in 2012 as Global Account Director for International Large Accounts (ILA). He was further appointed Managing Director, Corporate Services, UK, where he led a team of over 10,000 employees across hundreds of client locations, generating revenue in-excess of €500 million.

With a broad portfolio of experience in business development, international account operations and general management, Martin has been in the workplace service and outsourcing industry for 16 years. His expertise in integrated facilities management and workplace services further led to his appointment as Managing Director for Sodexo Greater China in 2018.

For six years, Martin was a valued member of the APMEA Leadership Team, contributing to strategy execution and growth, before joining the Global Strategic Accounts operations as CEO. Martin has an MBA from Aston Business School, Birmingham.

Expertise: International Marketing & Communications, Public Relations and Branding

As a founder that scaled and subsequently sold one of China’s leading marketing communication agencies – Red Bridge – Penny understands first-hand how to build an international brand and support high-growth organisations and their leaders.

With 30 years of communications experience advising multi-nationals and start up-organisations throughout EMEA and Asia, Penny specialises in working directly with senior leadership teams to advise on market entry, corporate reputation, brand positioning, growth and change management strategies.

Arriving in China in 2005 to run Ketchum Shanghai, she subsequently founded Red Bridge in 2009 with the aim of helping organisations capitalise on a rapidly expanding, but highly complex and fast-paced market.

Through the creation of a distinct company culture, trusted client partnerships and award-winning campaigns, Red Bridge soon earned its reputation as one of the leading consultancies in the region. In 2014 it was named Asia-Pacific Independent Agency of the Year (PRWeek), in 2015 Asia-Pacific Independent Agency of the Year (Campaign) and in 2016 won Best Consultancy of the Year Greater China twice over (PRWeek and SABRE).

In 2017 the business was sold to WE Communications and during her tenure as CEO of WE Red Bridge, she oversaw the agency’s evolution to a digitally-led and purpose-driven business delivering counsel across consumer, tech, healthcare and corporate sectors. In 2020 the business was again named PRWeek’s Greater China PR Consultancy of the Year.

As a business leader Penny places a particular focus on people development and culture; striving to create a safe and inspiring environment for all. For the past decade she has acted as a mentor and advisor to fellow founders and female CEOs, and in 2021was named Leader of the Year in the British Business Awards China.

Having returned to the UK, Penny established Mianhua Consulting advising founders, start-up and high-growth brands. She is also studying with Meyler Campbell to become a qualified Executive Coach.

Expertise: Government Relations and Trade, Public Policy and International Relations

Richard is a former British Trade Commissioner to China (2017-2020), with decades of business experience in China.

In the 1980s, he worked as an official in the Hong Kong Government before returning to the UK to become Private Secretary to Sir Edward Heath, the British Prime Minister who established full diplomatic relations with China in 1972.  In 1989, he co-founded the China investment and government relations consultancy, Batey Burn, which he sold to APCO, the US based global advisory firm, in 1999.  He then joined DIageo, the multi-national beverage alcohol company, as Asia Pacific Corporate Affairs Director, spending significant time in China promoting market access and acquiring a Chinese ‘baijiu’ business. In 2014, he became Diageo’s Global Public Policy Director.

After three years as the UK’s Trade Commissioner to China, based in Beijing, he was appointed Trade Commissioner for Europe.  In 2021 he joined the UK sustainable technologies company, Johnson Matthey, as Global Government Affairs Director, retiring from Johnson Matthey in 2024.

Richard’s career has been in both the public and private sectors but always at the nexus of government and business.  He now advises APCO’s clients on how to navigate the complex geopolitical environment and engage their critical stakeholders.

Expertise: International Education, Cultural Relations and Social Enterprise

Strategic leader in international education, cultural relations and social enterprise. Former British Consul-General Shanghai, and Minister (Culture and Education), British Embassy Beijing.

Expertise: Diplomatic Leadership, Strategic Advisory

Chris retired in 2023 after 42 years in public service, almost half of which were spent in or working on China, with postings through the years in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Beijing (twice), Taipei and Shanghai. He spent almost 4 years in Shanghai, during which time he was an active ex officio member of the Chamber’s ExCo.

Chris is a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese. His long China experience covered diplomatic and political engagement with China at senior levels (including as both Deputy British Ambassador in Beijing and Deputy EU Ambassador in Beijing), and extensive support for British commercial, cultural and educational interests in China.

As the head of BritCham Shanghai, Stuart’s ambition is to drive the continued support and growth of the chamber in line with the members’ needs and evolving business and political environment both in China and at home. Examples of these activities include Government to business round tables, regional East China activities and leading the chamber flagship events including the new British Day, the annual ESG Summit & Awards and the British Business Awards.

Stuart brings to his position over 20 years of UK & international leadership experience covering trade & investment, operations, & project-based experience in world-leading hospitality corporations, as an entrepreneur and in Government.  Prior to taking on this role, Stuart was head of Agriculture, food & drink, trade and investment for the UK Department for International Trade.  His China journey started in 2010, moving to Dubai to join the Shangri-la, Pudong as Assistant Director of Food & Beverage during the World Expo followed by several years as an entrepreneur, starting and operating the Tap House bar & restaurant group.

Stuart holds a Degree in International marketing and communications from Staffordshire University in England and is an active member of many community groups including Heart 2 Heart and lives in Shanghai with his wife Emily, daughter Lilli & two dogs.

Janet graduated from East China Normal University in 2007 and began her career as a press & communications officer for a start-up Shanghai-based international rally team. Janet travelled with the SWRC champion team in China, Asia-Pacific, the Middle-East and Europe, promoting the international image of the team and interviewing top drivers, senior engineers and industry legends.

Joined the Chamber in 2011, Janet now oversees the Chamber’s marketing communications, events and business committee teams. Janet also manages the Chamber’s government outreach as well as special projects such as British Business Awards, ESG China Awards.

In her spare time, Janet enjoys travelling, visiting museums and exhibitions, classical concerts and musical theatre.

Wendy graduated from the University of Western Australia with a combined Commerce/Law degree. Having obtained her ACA qualification with BDO Chartered Accountants and Advisers (Australia), Wendy lived and worked in the UK for about ten years before relocating to Shanghai. She worked for the subsidiary of an Australian-listed company in Shanghai and was previously the Company Secretary of AustCham Shanghai. In 2021, Wendy was appointed as Accounting/Finance Manager for a WFOE coffee company and was responsible for the company’s financials, as well as assisting with other ad hoc administrative tasks.

Wendy joined BritCham Shanghai in 2024 as an Administration Executive, assisting the Chamber’s finance, membership and event teams. In her spare time, Wendy enjoys baking, travelling and playing the piano.

Stephanie Feng graduated from the University of Delaware with a master’s degree in International Business in 2018.

She lived in the United States for around eight years. With her academic background and internship experience in Aramark and the Courtyard of Marriott in the U.S., Stephanie has a passion for hospitality and catering. In 2020, Stephanie moved to Beijing and engaged in a securities company related to the financial industry.

Stephanie joined BritCham Shanghai in 2024 as the Events Manager. Since 2025, she’s been moved to Key Account Manager.

Stephanie is optimistic and cheerful and enjoys wine and coffee tasting, also a big fan of video games.

Eloise Zhang graduated from the University of Western Australia (Master of Business Information and Logistics Management) in 2019. She worked as a content creation executive in an Australian Agri-tech startup company. After moving back to Shanghai, she joined an advertising agency, providing digital marketing services for a global leading FMCG brand. She has experience in project management, CRM and business analysis. She is passionate about working for international business and digitalisation.

Eloise supports a range of Committees and related activities including Creative Industries & Marketing, Financial Services, Small & Medium Enterprises, Technology & Innovation, Women in Business. Eloise also supports the Chamber’s Talent Development Programme 2022.

Yiwen Ling, a graduate of the University of Glasgow in 2016 with a master’s degree in International Strategic Marketing, brings a rich background of diverse experiences in the financial industry.

With a solid foundation in project management, CRM, and data analysis, Yiwen‘s journey reflects her dedication to professional growth. What sets Yiwen apart is her ardent enthusiasm for eco-business, fueled by a genuine passion for sustainability and innovation. Yiwen’s passion is about fostering meaningful connections and building bridges that strengthen the ties between China and the UK.

Yiwen supports a range of committees and related activities, reflecting her commitment to fostering positive change within her community.

In her spare time, Yiwen enjoys nature, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Bale Xu graduated from the University of Manchester in the UK with a master’s degree in International Fashion Marketing. He has worked in an IHG hotel and in market research agencies, accumulating skills in project execution and data insight. He is good at planning, always pays attention to details, and values critical thinking.

Bale Xu joined the Chamber in 2024 as an Events Executive, supporting and coordinating various chamber activities.

Outside of work, he enjoys football, travelling, and exploring new things.