Business Sectors in China (Japan/Korea)

  • Aerospace

  • Power Generation – Nuclear & Fossil Fuel

  • Transportation – Locomotive, Rail, Aerospace

  • Advanced Manufacturing & Forgings

  • Intelligent China Sourcing*

  • Strategic Consulting – International Market Entry, Operational Planning

Strategic Industry Focus Areas

(Projects spanning aerospace, energy, transportation, and more)

  • China agent for TIMET, the world's leading titanium producer. Supported sales, supply chain development, and strategic partnerships across the aerospace, defense, and energy sectors.

  • Personally invited by Boeing to support the expansion of its TMX Aerospace Supplier Agreement throughout China. Served as a direct liaison between Boeing leadership and senior executives at:
    • Chengdu Aircraft

    • Xi’an Aircraft

    • Beijing Aircraft

    • Shanghai Aircraft

  • Retained for an eight-month consulting engagement to develop a reentry strategy for PepsiCo in the China market—traditionally dominated by Coca-Cola. Delivered a detailed, executive-level business plan focused on:
    • Market positioning and differentiation

    • Cultural integration strategies

    • Logistics and supply chain feasibility

    • Long-term growth planning

    The plan was presented to senior leadership and aimed to reset PepsiCo’s China operations for renewed growth and competitiveness.

  • Engaged to support Charles Engineering’s international growth and positioning as a key aerospace supplier. The company was previously recognized as Boeing Corporation’s Small Business of the Year. Key contributions included:

    • Supplying cold-rolled forms and custom components for aerospace applications, including projects with SpaceX

    • Advising on strategies to penetrate the Chinese market and establish a lasting foothold

    • Enhancing visibility and credibility through partnerships with top-tier aerospace firms

    • Aligning product capabilities with evolving aerospace industry demands

  • Consulted with Lord Corporation to help establish a world-class manufacturing facility in Shanghai, China. Provided guidance on:
    • Site selection and regulatory compliance

    • Long-term strategy for regional scale-up

  • Supported Kaiser Aluminum’s sales into China by supplying aerospace-grade sheet, plate, and bar products for commercial aircraft applications (Airbus, Boeing).

  • Europe’s largest forging manufacturer. Specialized in power generation applications including:
    • Nuclear pressure vessel components

    • Turbine rotor forgings

    • Heavy-duty industrial forging solutions

  • Worked with McInnes Steel in exporting mid-sized open-die and rolled ring forgings. Supported international sales development and cross-border technical collaboration.

  • Represented JCFC for three years in Asia. Facilitated major account relationships and built strong understanding of Japanese corporate and manufacturing culture.

  • Engaged in international representation of Power Parts Corporation, a key supplier to the global locomotive sector. Supported strategic expansion until the company's eventual acquisition by General Electric.

  • Represented Kershaw Manufacturing, a prominent U.S.-based manufacturer of rail maintenance equipment, in developing Chinese market and expanding product visibility.