PBEC Appoints Anthony Chan as Vice Chair The Pacific Basin Economic Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Anthony Chan as Vice Chair, effective from the November 2025 Annual General Meeting. Anthony is Chief Executive Officer of Isola Capital and brings extensive experience in asset management across private equity, venture capital, private credit and liquid secondary strategies. His career spans investment banking, private investments and family office wealth management, with broad investment expertise across consumer, agricultural, industrial and technology…
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PBEC Board Defines Strategic Vision for 60th Anniversary Year 21 November 2025 The Pacific Basin Economic Council held its Annual General Meeting to chart a transformative course for 2026, marking the organization’s 60th anniversary with renewed ambition and strategic focus. The Board approved key governance matters, including the reappointment of three directors for new three-year terms and the appointment of a new Vice Chair. Audited financial statements were adopted, positioning the organization for growth with potential new corporate members on…
High-Level Summary: PBEC-ICAEW Executive Luncheon with Mr Joseph H. L. Chan, JP, Under Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Date: 11th August 2025 Hosts: Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) and Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) co-hosted an Executive Luncheon featuring Mr. Joseph Chan, JP, Undersecretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (FSTB). Senior representatives from banking, asset management,…
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Allen Lim to the Board of Directors of Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) effective on August 1, 2025. Most recently, he was the Global CFO & Board Member with Plaza Premium Group (PPG) with global presence in 35+ countries in 70+ cities where he extended leadership to its global strategic growth and expansion, strengthen its business model and value propositions, transformed its global back-office, successfully navigated the group through the global covid…
The Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC) is pleased to welcome Sam Chau as our new Deputy Executive Director. Sam brings a strong commitment to fostering cross-border collaboration and developing solutions for shared challenges, including geopolitical shifts, technological change, and intergenerational equity. In his role, Sam will support PBEC’s mission through Organizational Management, Stakeholder Engagement, and Strategic Research. His experience in creating operational frameworks that combine policy insight, technological awareness, and ethical considerations aligns well with PBEC’s focus on advancing prosperity…
We are delighted to announce that Ir Dr Anne Kerr OBE has been appointed to the board of directors of the Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC), Anne brings to PBEC her tremendous experience, where she has recently held various roles and positions within Mott MacDonald, including Managing Director of Greater China and Asia Director for Growth, and currently is their appointed Asia Executive Adviser. She has over 35 years of professional experience gained through working across over 30 countries. Her…