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Mark Spitalnik assists U.S. companies in entering and successfully establishing themselves in the China market. He has lived in the People's Republic of China since 1998 and is fluent in Mandarin. In China, Mr. Spitalnik served for six years as general manager of the franchise and manufacturing operations of a large international company. In that capacity he worked closely with the foreign and domestic business communities in Beijing and Shanghai.
He then started a consulting practice where he served as a business advisor and consultant for foreign firms entering the Chinese marketplace and advised these firms on business, social and legal issues related to doing business in China. Mr. Spitalnik serves in a similar capacity with Garvey Schubert Barer.
Experience
China FranchisingRepresented various U.S. franchises with respect to their entry into the China market.
China IPORepresented Chinese IT company in initial preparation for a Hong Kong IPO.
China Market EntryRepresented U.S. healthcare entrepreneurs with respect to their entry into the China market.
China Market EntryRepresented U.S. international freight forwarder with respect to their entrance into the China market.
China Market EntryRepresented U.S. manufacturer of nuclear simulators with respect to their entrance into the China market.
China Market EntryRepresented U.S. three-star hotel franchise with respect to raising funds for their entrance into the China market.
China Market EntryRepresented major U.S. hospital with respect to developing business in China.
China Market EntryRepresented major U.S. ambulatory surgery center with respect to their entrance into the China market.
China Market EntryRepresented major U.S. automotive maintenance company with respect to their entrance into the China market.
China SourcingRepresented U.S. toy manufacturer with respect to sourcing.
Professional Activities
- Beijing Chapter Head, I and I Asia
Publications
- "Can Franchising Work in the PRC?," The China Business Review, September/October 2003.
