Management Solutions
image
We manage operations for foreign companies developing their Sales and Distribution channels in China.
Business Recovery
image
Our specialty is operational improvements and turnarounds of underachieving Chinese subsidiaries.
Industrial Services
image
We provide a manufacturing platform and industrial project management for companies setting up production in China.
Equity Partnerships
image
We invest with foreign service companies to help you seize a significant market share in China.

  • Events

    image

    Framework for Success in China

    Friday, May 18, 2012 - Unindustria Treviso (Italy) invites senior executives of Italian companies operating in China to attend half-day workshop dedicated to best practices for setting up and developing business in China. Language: Italian and English. Download presentation here

    image

    Key Management Concepts for Successful Operations in China

    Thursday, May 24, 2012 - At the seminar “Key management concepts for successful operations in China” international expert speakers will focus on how you can operate successfully in the Chinese markets. They will also focus on how you can use Hong Kong as a platform for these activities. Experts will share their experiences and tell you how you can seize the opportunities China is now offering you. Language:Dutch or English.

  • Survey

    image

    Survey: Operational Excellence in China

    PTL Group and Dezan Shira launched "Operational Excellence in China" survey. It is intended for senior management executives of international companies operating in China. The main objective of the survey is to gather information about key factors affecting operational excellence of companies in China. Questions cover HR, Finance, Logistics, Operations, Legal and Tax issues.

    survey

  • Business

    image

    PTL GROUP

    We are a group of professional service companies focusing on operational management and industrial infrastructure in China. Offering innovative management solutions and our mature operations we are the perfect partner for international companies looking to set up, manage and operate sales and manufacturing operations in China.

    Our know-how and expertise give clients the piercing penetration they need to capture a slice of the local market. Higher efficiency, lower costs, better risk control and shorter time-to-market are the consistent outcomes of a PTL Group strategy.

    With our operational support models your competitive advantage in China’s B2B markets is closer than ever!

  • Solutions

    image

    OUR SOLUTIONS IN CHINA

    With our support, new entrants in the China market can successfully:
    - Establish independent Sales and Distribution channels
    - Set up and manage Assembly and Production operations
    - Outsource key back office management functions
    - Outsource existing mature operational infrastructure

    Mature players in the China market can use us to:
    - Perform operational audits to identify management risks
    - Assess and coach managers to improve operational performance and governance
    - Perform fast intervention in times of crisis by identifying critical flaws and supervising corrective transformation processes
    - Perform full Multidisciplinary Turnaround projects to revive underachieving businesses

  • Clients

    Clients

    Our Leading Clients

    We typically work with medium-sized companies that operate globally. They come to us having established themselves in China. We provide distribution infrastructure; enhance sales channels; bolster operational controls and facilitate manufacturing capabilities. Thanks to our versatility, we are fluent in the language of success across several industries. View More Clients
    Kramer Tuttnuear Afimilk John Bryce Lycored
    Bonetti towerjazz Risco habonin


Home

Our Executive Team brings together an array of skills and a wealth of experience. All PTL Group’s high caliber foreign and local executives have served in leading positions combining skill sets from the financial, logistics, sales, marketing and management sectors in China. With this thorough knowledge and experience at their disposal, our clients value the available insight into China through collaboration with PTL Group. Our innovative approach and teamwork always keeps our clients and partners two steps ahead of the competition. PTL Executive Team




arrow Chief Executive Officer Zvi Shalgo
arrow VP Downstream & COO Arie Schreier
arrow VP Upstream & CFO Roger Lu
arrow Marketing Director Elena Luk'yanenko
arrow Representative in Israel Mepi Frankel







Zvi Shalgo

Chief Executive Officer

Zvi Shalgo was previously the General Manager and Chief Representative for Frutarom Industries in China. Among his responsibilities was setting up a manufacturing and R&D center (taking over a local company), leading the sales penetration efforts, and managing the areas of raw materials, import, and trade.

Prior to that he served in UDI (The Eisenberg Group of Companies) as General Manager of Jinzhou Eisen Oil Co’ Ltd., an edible oil refinery J/V in north China.

As the founder of Pine Technologies Limited, the group’s technical distribution arm in Hong Kong, Zvi has gathered invaluable hands-on personal experience in all aspects of penetration to Chinese markets.

He also has 7 years industrial management experience in Israel prior to moving to China.

Zvi has lived in China since 1996; he holds a masters degree in Financial Systems from Clack University (Mass. USA) and a bachelor degree in Business Administration from Tel Aviv Business College.

In his free time, he’s a big fan of all kinds of water sports, and especially enjoys boat building.

Back to top



Arie Schreier

VP Downstream & COO

With more than 11 years in the Diplomatic service, Arie Schreier brings a wide array of international experience having managed organizations in Asia, South America, and Australia.

Serving as Consul and Administration Officer in different missions around the world, Arie has gained extensive experience in human resources and administration issues among many different and unique cultures.

Arie holds masters degrees in Entrepreneurship and Innovation from Swinburne University in Melbourne, Australia, Public Administration from Tel Aviv University, and a BA in Political Science and International Relations from Tel Aviv University.

By bringing the diplomatic touch to PTL Group’s operations, Arie has helped improve customer service operations and is helping PTL Group to penetrate new markets around the world; he’s also known as the group’s no.1 person to consult about Shanghai’s great dining spots.

Back to top



Roger Lu

VP Upstream & CFO

Roger has years of experience as the financial manager and chief accountant in numerous foreign trading companies in China. Amongst others, he has worked at state owned companies, at Shanghai links, at high-end Italian fashion companies, and at the first JV in China.

As PTL’s infrastructure is under constant development, his experience in both local Chinese regulations and western accounting practices adds a vital role to PTL Group’s top management.

Roger holds a wide scope of responsibilities within the group and works from the head office in Shanghai.

You can also find him managing weekly soccer games every Friday so - if you’re in the city - make sure to register in advance.

Back to top



Elena Luk'yanenko

Marketing Director

Elena has more than eight years of experience in international marketing providing services for the foreign companies in different territories. Originally from Ukraine, Elena has travelled to Israel, India, the United Kingdom, Russia and Malaysia promoting various products in the new markets. She has performed direct and online marketing along with PR and advertising activities for the luxury lingerie, exotic timber products and web development services.

Elena lived and studied in the USA, where she graduated from an  American high school. She holds a masters degree in Financial Management from Kiev National Economic University.

Being a native speaker of Russian and Ukrainian, she is fluent in English and communicates in French. She uses opportunities to improve her Hebrew and Chinese language skills, while working for PTL Group in Shanghai head office.

Elena is responsible for the PTL Group’s marketing strategy and its implementation as well as the corporate image and publicity.

As a professional ballroom dancer in the past, Elena continues  to keep in shape. Watch out, she may run past you in one of Shanghai’s parks, where she jogs every other day.

Back to top



Mepi Frankel

Representative in Israel

With 24 years of top management experience, Mepi has been Vice Chairman of the board of directors at Kaz Phosphate Ltd. (Kazakhstan), and Managing Director at RASys Refined Atomization Systems Ltd., Karaganda Power Ltd. (Kazakhstan), Infoserve Ltd., and ITTI Group (Information and Image Management). He was also a senior manager in United Mizrahi Bank Ltd.

His international experience covers a wide range of businesses including mining, energy, chemical production, R&D, information management, communications, and banking.

He has also served as a member of investment committees for various financial bodies and as a director in public companies traded on the Tel Aviv and New York stock exchanges.

His multinational experience in developing countries as well as his experience negotiating with banks, suppliers, institutions, and senior government bodies in developing countries’ environments makes Mepi a valuable addition to PTL Group’s management team.

Mepi lives in Israel where he manages PTL Group’s office. You’ll usually be able to find him at 5:00 AM everyday running on the beach.

Back to top