APCO Appoints New Head of Shanghai Office
Washington, D.C. (August 3, 2004) - Murray King, a longtime Canadian diplomat with legal and commercial expertise, was appointed chief representative of APCO's growing Shanghai office, Richard Burn, APCO Asia chief executive officer announced today.
"Murray brings significant depth and experience to our China team particularly in investment consulting and positioning in the Chinese market. Our clients require innovative solutions and practical advice, and under Murray's leadership we are confident that our Shanghai team will continue to deliver premium service," said Burn.
King, who previously served as commercial consul at the Canadian Consulate General in Shanghai, helped many leading Canadian corporations invest in China. His industry experience spans a number of sectors including transportation, information and communications technology, and manufacturing. "Now he will turn that experience to the advantage of APCO China's clients, which include many of the world's foremost companies, foreign governments and non-profit organizations," added Burn.
"I am tremendously excited by this opportunity to work with APCO. The firm is recognized as the leading integrated investment, public affairs and communication firm in China," said King. "I look forward to contributing to APCO's clients and joining an exceptional team of consultants."
Murray King holds a bachelor of arts and a bachelor of laws (Common Law) from the University of Ottawa. He articled in Toronto at Blake Cassels & Graydon, was called to the Ontario Bar in 1992 and practiced as an associate lawyer at Daniel Fine & Associates in North York, Ontario until 1996.
About APCO China
APCO China, part of APCO Worldwide, employs over 70 staff through well-established offices in Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen. Regional headquarters are in Hong Kong. APCO China key staff include:
- Peter Batey, chairman of APCO Asia, is a longtime China expert and formerly the head of both the British and European Chambers of Commerce in China
- Christian Murck, managing director, is the former chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce in China and previously headed Chase Bank in China and Taiwan
- Patrick Horgan, managing director, is vice chair of the British Chamber of Commerce in China
- Ge Su, director, is a veteran investment consultant and government relations expert
- Q.C. Liang, director, is a director of the China International PR Association and a seasoned communication professional
About APCO Worldwide
Founded in 1984, APCO Worldwide is a global communication consultancy with offices in 24 major cities throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Africa. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., clients include governments, corporations, industry associations and non-profit organizations. APCO includes among its clients seven of the top ten Fortune 500 companies. Core services include corporate, investor and internal communication, crisis management, issue management, government relations, litigation communication, media relations, coalition building, opinion research, market entry, corporate social responsibility and online communication. For more information, please visit www.apcoworldwide.com.
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