In 2013 we became a company limited by guarantee, gathering together a team of directors supporting the Chief Executive who hold, or have held, high level professional roles in corporate life. The seven directors, outlined here, work alongside a Company Secretary and Secretary to the Board helping you and your organisation develop relationships with China. The Lord Mayor of Bristol is Honorary President and others who played significant roles in the setting up and development of the organisation hold honorary positions, marking their continued contribution to relationships between Bristol and the South West of England and China.

Dianne Francombe OBE

Chief Executive Officer

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Paul Hardman

Company Secretary

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Richard Lowe

Director of Business Initiatives

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Jo Midgley

Director of Education

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Dennis Hu

Director of Culture & Tourism

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Saso Puksic

Director of finance and Business Systems

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Stella Wang

Director of Culture & Community

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Yang Ding

Director & Representative for Bath & Wiltshire

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Phil Broek

Representative for Somerset

Cllr Andrew Varley

Honorary President

Mr. SUN Zhiyang

Mayor of Guangzhou

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Wallace Kwong

Honorary Chairman & Co-founder

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Kam Wong

Honorary Chairman & Co-founder

Ambassadors

B&WoECB is proud to present our team of Ambassadors who support our work in Bristol & West of  England and in China.  Each has distinctive expertise in an area of our work such as Governmental & diplomatic relations, business development, cultural or education activities and exchanges.  Our Ambassadors offer valuable insights into bridging the gap between our two countries and cultures.

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KALA CHNG

Cultural Ambassador