Before organizing PassageMaker, Mike worked with The Brock Group, an international trade and investment consulting firm managed by President Reagan's former US Trade Representative and US Senator Bill Brock in Washington DC. Mike moved to Asia in 1994 and has structured sourcing investments in over 250 production classifications for clients during his time in China. He received his double degrees in Diplomacy and Economics in Washington DC and later went on to gain an International MBA from the University of South Carolina which included a year of full-time graduate level courses at the Harbin Institute of Technology and University of International Business and Economics in Beijing.

Recognized as expert on China sourcing, Mike has been a featured presenter for a number of high profile seminars. Mike chairs the advisory board of the China Sourcing Information Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to educate, develop, and advance the China sourcing profession by providing free resources to the public such a "the China Sourcer" e-magazine, ask-the-experts service, video tutorials and an endorsed service providers list.

Before building a career in China, Mike spent two years as a Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar studying Japanese Factory Management in Tokyo and Osaka. Later he studied the Chinese language in Manchuria and Beijing. Mike reads, writes and speaks Chinese. Originally from Western NY near Buffalo, in the USA, Mike is currently based in Shenzhen.

David has been published in Euro Biz magazine, Right Sight Asia, Garden International and other trade publications and on numerous websites including the China Economic Review, the New Zealand government's international trade information website and China Success Stories. He has been interviewed by the BBC, CBS 60 Minutes, the CBS Evening News, the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council and by NPR on China related issues. His blog postings have been on the WSJ China blog "best of" lists.

David is also a founding member of the China Sourcing Information Center (CSIC).

In March 1996, the Taiwan Textile Federation recruited him as director of Information & Planning Dept. He has 5 years of experience in managing TTF's design center (1997 – 2002) and then was promoted as a deputy secretary in 2002. In November 2005, he was appointed as secretary general by the board of TTF.

In the last 7 years, under Mr. Huang’s management and promotion, TTF has successfully developed good relationships and signed several Memorandum of Understandings with the China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC), China Chamber of Commerce for Import & Export of Textiles (CCCT), Korean Federation of Textile Industry (KOFOTI), Vietnam Textile & Apparel Association (VITAS), Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI), Clothing Manufacturers Association of India (CMAI), Indonesia Textile Association (API) and Bangladesh Garment Export Promotion Council (BGEPC). Now, he is a board member of the International Apparel Federation (IAF) and is responsible for the coordination of Asian member affairs.

During his working at TTF, he led Taiwan's textile industry to develop and promote functional textiles at home and abroad. Recently, Taiwan has been recognized as one of the leading regions of functional textile design and technology innovation.

Maryann's exposure in the fashion business is comprehensive. She started her career in apparel export, working for Mexx Consolidated (Far East) Ltd., the Gap (Far East) Ltd., Simint SPA for Armani Exchange and Mast Industries (Far East) Limited. She further pursued her career as Brand Manager in the retail sectors of clothing and eyewear, marketing known brands such as "CLOSED" - casual & jeans wear, Vivienne Westwood, Krizia and United Colors of Benetton's Sisley.

Maryann studied fashion and obtained her MBA from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

He is one of a handful of Westerners to complete advanced degrees in HK and apply this knowledge in mainland China. Jamon deals with Chinese factories and supply chains on a daily basis and openly talks about his experiences (good and bad) at his seminars, so that other buyers can learn from his examples.

Matt received his LLM in Chinese Business Law, with a focus on Chinese Intellectual Property law in 2010 after attending classes in Hong Kong in the evening and directing Southern Perspective SZ during the day. Not recommended for the faint-hearted, studying law while practicing business provided him with an opportunity to learn the theoretical and application aspects of Chinese business law. These experiences in the real world of doing business in China have enabled Southern Perspective SZ to provide insights to their clients that other Chinese and international law firms are unable to.  

Matt has also worked for various international and Chinese sourcing companies. By watching and learning the interactions between international buyers and Chinese suppliers and focusing on learning the Chinese language and culture, Matt gained valuable experience since he moved to China in 2004.  

Recognized as an expert in Chinese contract law and importing from China, Matt also contributes to the China Sourcing Information Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to educate, develop and advance the China sourcing profession.  

Before moving to China, Matt was a student of Public Law and Chinese history at the Western Michigan University. Matt speaks, reads and types Chinese. He is originally from Detroit, Michigan.

Prior to joining Fiducia, Mr. Ngai was the Business Manager of an HK executive search firm and managed client relations in the Banking & Finance sector. He was also a Business Development Manager for a US media provider of company and industry information.

Robin is originally from the UK and holds a Bachelor degree with honors in Philosophy from King's College, University of London.

As Creative Director and Co-Founder of Style-Vision, Agnes is responsible for researching and interpreting changes as they take place in society. She focuses on translating the evolution of consumer behavior into creative visions and future concepts for lifestyle industries.

Through trend books and a unique consulting service (trend analysis, style strategies, etc.), Agnes gives her clients a deeper and more visionary outlook on their market and consumers. She’s also a popular speaker for many industry-renowned trade shows, including the Première Vision and Prêt-à-Porter in France, Lineapele in Itlay, Heimtextil in German and APLF in Hong Kong.

With first-hand experience working at a German freight forwarding company in Shanghai and Shenzhen, Anne is an expert in China logistics and supply chain. She has played a key role in building Fiducia's online Supply Chain Management Platform. She speaks English and Mandarin fluently, while her mother tongue is German.

David has a BA from Hobart College in International Relations and Asian Studies and studied at the Peking University. He speaks English, French and Chinese and enjoys visiting China and helping clients with their quality control strategies.

Sophie Mao has been practicing law for over 17 years now. She earned her degree from Nanjing University.  

Sophie also volunteers for the China Sourcing Information Center, a non-profit organization that provides educational content for foreign buyers in China.