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Peter Crowhurst
Chief Executive Officer at British Chamber of Commerce MyanmarPeter Crowhurst is the Chief Executive Officer of the British Chamber of Commerce in Myanmar, appointed by the Board of Directors to the role in December 2018.
Peter has a wealth of experience, having spent the past thirty years working in Asian Markets. Initially Peter worked in Hospitality at General Manager level, in Hong Kong and China, but moved on into Real Estate, becoming an Asset and Investment Manager with ING. In this role he supported real estate development and investment projects in China and Taiwan. During his time in with ING and latterly CBRE Global Investors, Peter was responsible for portfolios in Taiwan and Singapore, with assets in excess of USD 650 Million.
Peter’s relocation to Myanmar was orchestrated through Yoma Strategic Holdings, whom he joined in 2013 when based in Singapore. Peter moved to Myanmar full time in 2014 as Head of Real Estate Asset Management at Yoma Strategic.
While at the Chamber Peter aims to support British business, together with the UK Government Department of International Trade, bringing investment and trade opportunities to Myanmar. Peter will also focus on developing initiatives, alongside the Chamber team, for bi lateral trade from Myanmar to the United Kingdom. One of the top objectives of such initiatives is job creation and benefits for Myanmar citizens.
Peter was part of the founding team that established the British Chamber of Commerce and has served on the board for the last five years since its inception.
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Rob May
Chief Executive at ABE GlobalRob has led ABE since 2017, having previously held senior roles at some of the world’s most respected education brands including City & Guilds, Cambridge Assessment, and YMCA. Rob sets ABE’s direction and oversees activities across our worldwide operations to build an innovative and effective organisation. He is passionate about unlocking the creative business acumen of young people, especially in emerging economies. Having obtained an MA in International Relations from Queen Mary University of London, Rob is committed to building vibrant, peaceful, and prosperous societies through promoting education, global trade, and inclusive development. Rob is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts.