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Arie Schreier

Arie Schreier

GM China, PTL Group

About

Arie Schreier has over 20 years of experience supporting foreign companies in China across company setup, company registration, WFOE management, operational audits, crisis management, and manufacturing operations. As General Manager of PTL Group since 2014, he has worked with more than 200 international companies on establishing, managing, and improving their operations in China.

Areas of expertise

  • Audit
  • Company Registration
  • Company Setup
  • WFOE Management
  • Crisis management
  • Trading

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