Event Details

Join us for an inspiring evening of stories and insights as we conclude the Navigator Program with a special seminar featuring two distinguished speakers:


Jonathan Kendrick is Director of Marketing and a consulting project manager at Pacific Resources International (PRI), a U.S.-owned firm specializing in manufacturing investment and consulting in China. Based in Beijing since 2017, Jonathan's career spans manufacturing strategy, government relations, and media, offering a unique cross-industry perspective.


Chuck Brown is a seasoned team builder with over 40 years of experience, including more than 20 years in China. He has worked across multinational industries and private equity groups, bringing deep expertise in manufacturing systems and mechanical design. Chuck's journey offers rich insights into leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and personal growth.


Together, they will share stories and lessons from their careers in China's supply chain and manufacturing landscape, offering inspiration and practical insights to our Navigator participants.


Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, October 17
  • Time: 5:30 PM โ€“ 7:00 PM
  • Location: Beijing (exact venue to be confirmed)


Warm Reminder:

This session is exclusive to the 2025 Navigator cohorts and is complimentary.

Agenda

5:30 PM - 5:45 PM
Registration
5:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Insights Sharing

Speakers

  • Jonathan Kendrick (Co-Chair of Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Committee; Director at PRI Management and Consulting Ltd.)

    Jonathan Kendrick

    Co-Chair of Manufacturing, Sourcing, Supply Chain and Customs Committee; Director at PRI Management and Consulting Ltd.

    Jonathan Kendrick serves as Director of Marketing and as a consulting project manager for Pacific Resources International (PRI), a privately held USA holding company focused on management, consulting and equity holdings in manufacturing and related industries. In its more than 30 years, PRI has held equity in and managed 30 mid-sized manufacturing companies, while its consulting division has successfully helped hundreds of international companies with manufacturing, operations, sourcing, engineering, logistics, human resources and sales in China and other parts of Asia.

    Originally from Southern California, Jonathan has been based in Beijing since 2017. Prior to joining PRI, he earned his MBA from Peking University’s Guanghua School of Management. Earlier in his career, he managed strategic initiatives including new business lines, government relations and strategic partnerships for one of the leading affordable housing developers in the United States. He also has worked in television and radio – both in front of and behind the camera - for CBS and Fox Sports. Jonathan earned his bachelor’s degree in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.

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  • Chuck Brown (Individual Consultant)

    Chuck Brown

    Individual Consultant

    Team builder with 40+ Years expertise (Including 20+ Years In-China) in various multinational industries & Private Equity groups

    B.S. Industrial Technology / Manufacturing Systems
    A.A.S. Mechanical Design Technology

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Tickets

2025 Navigator Cohorts

This is for the 2025 Navigator cohorts only!

Standard Price Complimentary

Venue

TBD

Beijing, Chaoyang District, China

If you have any questions please contact Brennan Huang

Contact Organizer

+8613581983641

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