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Make your lunch productive by joining 12-15 motivated young professionals from within the AmCham China community to share resources and best practices for success and career development. Young professionals interested in expanding their network, becoming more involved with AmCham China, and getting to know their peers in the expatriate business communityshould register for this informal discussion.

This month, the Young Professionals Committee welcomes Mr. Graham Norris, Senior Director of Marketing and Communications at AmCham China.

Graham joined AmCham China in 2013 and is responsible for all internal and external communications for the chamber. Before joining AmCham China, Graham worked in public relations for both Ogilvy and Ruder Finn in Beijing, serving clients such as Microsoft, Caterpillar and adidas, and providing media and communications training.

Graham is completing a doctorate examining adaptability and mindfulness in Chinese knowledge workers. He holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, and a B.A. in Economics, Politics and American Studies from Leeds University.

Graham will share his professional journey in his experience in Marketing and media over ten years in China. Graham will also be giving career development advice for young professionals, and how foreign firms and individuals can succeed in the current business climate. The session will conclude with the opportunity for guests to ask questions to discuss these and other issues as well as network and get to know other young professionals in the AmCham China community.

Please note that the tickets are limited and preference will be given to AmCham China members and employees of AmCham China member companies.

A light lunch will be provided.

Speakers

  • Graham Norris (Senior Director, Marketing & Communications of The American Chamber of Commerce)

    Graham Norris

    Senior Director, Marketing & Communications of The American Chamber of Commerce

    Graham joined AmCham China in 2013 and is responsible for all internal and external communications for the chamber.

    Education
    Graham is completing a doctorate examining adaptability and mindfulness in Chinese knowledge workers. He holds an MBA from Heriot-Watt University, and a B.A. in Economics, Politics and American Studies from Leeds University.

    Professional Experience
    Before joining AmCham China, Graham worked in public relations for both Ogilvy and Ruder Finn in Beijing, serving clients such as Microsoft, Caterpillar and adidas, and providing media and communications training.

    Graham also has nearly a decade of journalistic experience, having worked as a desk chief for Dow Jones Newswires in Singapore and Tokyo, and as a newspaper editor and freelancer writer in Taiwan.

    Other
    Originally from the U.K., he has lived in Pennsylvania, Taipei, Singapore, Tokyo and Beijing. He speaks Mandarin, served on the board of the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China for two years, and helped set up the AmCham China Toastmasters Club.

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Agenda

11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Registration
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Roundtable Discussion and Q&A
Graham Norris
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Networking

Tickets

AmCham Cardholder
Member Price RMB 100
Member Price (Pay at the door) RMB 100
Employee of Member Company
Standard Price RMB 100
Door Price RMB 100
Non-Members
Standard Price RMB 150
Door Price RMB 150

Prepaid Event Access

Just 1 Fapiao for 12 months, UNLIMITED access to cardholding members and employees of member companies.

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Prepaid Event Access Terms & Conditions
  • Access to all regular events held at the AmCham China Beijing Office
  • Access only to all cardholding members and employees of member companies
  • The access package can be purchased from AmCham China Beijing Office year-round
  • Access is valid for 12 months period starting from the date of purchase
  • The access is non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Pre-event online registration is required by selecting the “Prepaid Event Access” ticket option and enter the coupon code
  • Use of the package is for the named individual only
  • No part of this access package may be exchanged for cash