Ken joined IMA’s Forum Advisory Board in 2020 and brings decades of diplomatic experience in China and across East Asia to IMA’s sessions. He is also a Senior Advisor with the Albright Stonebridge Group, a strategic advisory firm, and was President of AMCHAM Shanghai. During his 26-year diplomatic career, his postings included Consul General in Shanghai, Deputy Consul General in Hong Kong, and Director of Asian Affairs at the White House National Security Council. He also served in Beijing, Chengdu, Singapore, and had several assignments in Washington. He is the recipient of the Magnolia Award in (Silver) from the Shanghai government and is a member of the National Committee for US- China Relations. Following his government service, Kenneth served as Chairman of Greater China for APCO Worldwide. Ken is a graduate of Cornell University, Yale University, and the National War College.