Giles Chance is a distinguished academic and business expert whose career spans over three decades in China. His remarkable achievements include serving as a Professor at the Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College and holding a professorship at the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University. In 2010, he published the influential book “Doing Business in China”, now in its fifth edition, which offers practical advice on market entry, operations, and marketing in China. These accomplishments, combined with his extensive experience, highlight his exceptional understanding of international business dynamics and cross-cultural negotiations.
Giles’s formative years were shaped by a diverse and challenging range of experiences. Educated at prestigious institutions such as Eton College, St Andrews University, and Dartmouth College he built a strong academic foundation. Early in his career, he served in the military and worked as a banker in the City of London. His humanitarian work with refugees in Somalia and Sudan enriched his perspective, before he turned his focus on China, which captured his interest in the late 1980s.
Giles transitioned seamlessly into the business world, applying his academic insights to practical ventures. Together with his wife, he launched a pioneering business aimed at assisting European companies in entering the Chinese market, serving prestigious clients such as Rolls Royce, Vodaphone, Barclays Bank, and Marks and Spencer. After successfully selling this venture in 1996, he went on to open an office for a British Investment Bank and even ventured into an e-commerce start-up. His advisory roles have since helped numerous foreign investors navigate the complexities of the Chinese market while also aiding Chinese companies in raising capital and sourcing technology from the West.
Giles’s career embodies a unique blend of academic rigour, practical experience, and cross-cultural expertise. His ability to bridge diverse worlds and convey complex strategies in an engaging manner makes him an exceptional candidate for inspiring audiences. His visionary insights empower and galvanise any audience, establishing him as a compelling choice for organisations seeking a high performance speaker.
