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  • Atradius announces key Asia hire on the back of strong 2016 results

    Atradius announces key Asia hire on the back of strong 2016 results

    In a newly created role Atradius appoints Oliver Ford as Regional Sales Manager Asia based in Hong Kong. Mr. Ford’s hire comes on the back of strong Group and Asia results which saw the credit insurer surge ahead of its competition and signals Atradius’ continued commitment to growing its business in the region. “I am excited to be supporting continued profitable growth for Atradius in its most culturally diverse region” says Oliver Ford.

    Mr. Ford will start in his new remit on June 1st and will report to Eric den Boogert, Managing Director for Asia.

    Mr. den Boogert adds “Oliver has been the face of Global Sales in the London market for the last five years and has greatly enhanced the professionalism of our sales process. That, com-bined with his enthusiasm and cooperative approach has helped to keep Atradius in pole position in this fast changing market.”

    In his previous position Mr. Ford led business development for Atradius Global in the UK.

    Collaboration with key distribution partners and building bespoke international credit insurance programs for multinational organizations were amongst his key responsibilities. Oliver Ford has spent his entire career with Atradius and has risen quickly through the ranks in his past decade of service with the organization.

  • Atradius’ Ku appointed Country Manager for Hong Kong and Taiwan

    Atradius’ Ku appointed Country Manager for Hong Kong and Taiwan

    With immediate effect, Mr. Ku will take on the overall responsibility for the business operations and management of the Hong Kong and Taiwan team. The Hong Kong and Taiwan business showed growth of close to 10% in 2016 and Mr. Ku’s priority will be to further expand our business in the region and to maintain sound and closer relationships with our partners and customers.

    “I’m pleased to announce that Vincent Ku has been promoted to Country Manager Hong Kong and Taiwan. Mr. Ku joined Atradius as a Sales Manager in 2008 and has proven to be a strong addition to the Atradius family. Over the past years he has used his experience in the credit insurance market to continuously contribute to the profitable growth of our business in the Greater China region” says Eric den Boogert, Managing Director for Asia and the Middle East.

    In his previous position as a Regional Sales Manager, Mr. Ku was responsible for new business in China and was instrumental in returning the portfolio to profitability after the GFC.