Combining the science of data and the art of communications, Peter leads Brunswick Insight in Asia, where he has helped to establish and build the opinion research and analytics practice in the region from the ground up.

An authority on creating powerful communications programs rooted in data and insight, Peter is also a founding member of the Brunswick Insight team in the US. He employs a wide variety of research methodologies, opinion research, and analytics capabilities to advise multinational companies on their positioning in Asia and Chinese companies on their international expansion strategies and positioning.

By examining critical issues facing China in light of research and analysis on interconnecting global markets, Peter is able to offer stakeholders a clear picture of the world around them. Building on a foundation of evidence-based data and relevant insight, Peter takes a rigorous, intellectual approach to communications strategy, ensuring his advisory work keeps pace with accelerating global change and increasingly complex global issues. His focused interest in international public opinion of China, and of Chinese public opinion of businesses operating in the country, informs the much sought-after commentary he provides for international and Chinese companies.

Peter has bachelor’s degrees in Journalism and Asian Studies from Gonzaga University, and a master’s degree in International Affairs from American University’s School of International Service.

Michael Hart is President of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (AmCham China), based in Beijing. He has over 25 of business experience in Asia, including more than 20 years in mainland China.

As President, Michael oversees all advocacy, programs, partnerships, and insights provided by the Chamber to support the business growth of nearly 1,000 foreign corporations operating in China, including most of the US Fortune 500. The Chamber’s advocacy includes the American Business in China White Paper and China Business Climate Survey, each published annually, as well as numerous interactions with both the US and Chinese governments on behalf of our members.

Prior to joining AmCham China, Michael spent most of his career in commercial real estate in Taipei, Shanghai, and Tianjin, including almost 20 years for NYSE-listed property services firm, JLL. He started in the research division briefing real estate owners, occupiers, and investors on transactions and macro trends, before opening, building, and leading a company branch office in Tianjin, one of China’s largest cities, for over a decade. Following this, Michael opened a private consulting and investment firm that invested in quick service restaurants, among other projects.
In addition to this work, Michael has been a long-term AmCham China member and served on the Tianjin Chapter’s Executive Committee for nearly 15 years, including several terms as Chair.

Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on finance and banking from the University of Missouri-Columbia in the US. He is a fluent speaker of Mandarin Chinese. Michael was born and raised near Kansas City, Missouri.