Who is she? Susan Rice is the U.S. Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Rice was a leading candidate to serve as Secretary of State for President Obama’s second term. She withdrew her name from consideration however after widespread criticism,…
Who is he? Kwon Young-se is an experienced South Korean politician in the Saenuri Party. President Park recently appointed him as the Republic of Korea (ROK)’s new ambassador to China. He was a law maker in Seoul for three consecutive…
Who is he? Dinh Tien Dung is a rising star and former head of the State Audit Committee of Vietnam. Mr. Dung has moved quickly through the ranks with strong support from his mentor and tennis doubles partner, former minister…
Who is he? Muhamad Chatib Basri has served as chairman of Indonesia’s Investment Coordinating Board since June 2012. Prior to that, he was vice chairman of the National Economic Committee, a government think tank, from 2010-2012. He is a highly…
Who is he? Daniel R. Russel, better known as Danny, is currently serving as Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Asian Affairs on the White House National Security Staff (NSS). From 2009 to 2011, he was the…
Who is she? Le Thi Thu Thuy is the CEO and vice chairwoman of Vingroup Joint Stock Company, Vietnam’s largest real estate company. She joined Vingroup in 2008 and became CEO in June 2012 at the age of 39. Previously,…
Who is he? Enrique “Ricky” Razon, Jr. is the third richest man in the Philippines, with a net worth of $3.6 billion according to Forbes. He is the CEO and chairman of International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI), a Manila-listed…
Who is he? Hu Pang Chow is a member of the opposition party Pan-Malaysian Islamic Party (PAS) Supporters Congress. Hu used to be a teacher and is a Christian of Chinese descent. PAS is Malaysia’s largest Islamic-based political party. Why…
Who is he? Hatta Rajasa has served as Indonesia’s economic coordinating minister since 2009 and as state secretary since 2007. Rajasa previously served as transportation minister from 2004 to 2009, and research and technology minister from 2001 to 2004. He…
Who is he? Gary Gray was previously Australia’s special minister of state. He was elected to represent Brand in Western Australia in the House of Representatives during 2007 when current Ambassador to the United States Kim Beazley vacated the seat.…
