About Us
Buckingham Wealth is a premier China Business Consultancy based in the UK.
Buckingham Wealth (China Business Consultants) is a distinguished consultancy firm based in the UK, specialising in fostering UK-China business collaborations. Our firm, registered in England & Wales (Registered No.: 8599961, VAT No.: 166976353), stands as a beacon of expertise and integrity in the field of China and UK business consultancy. It is important to note that we are not associated with the Belize-registered Buckingham Wealth Ltd.
With a strong track record of success, we offer comprehensive advice and consultancy services designed to help clients unlock and capitalise on the vast potential for business growth and collaboration between China and the UK. Our expertise spans a variety of crucial areas, including facilitating business setup and investment in China, devising effective market entry strategies, facilitating Sino-UK mergers and acquisitions, developing successful branding strategies tailored for the Chinese market, and providing valuable insights into Chinese business culture.
By leveraging our extensive knowledge and experience, Buckingham Wealth Ltd empowers clients to navigate the complexities of cross-border business opportunities. We are committed to enabling our clients to make informed decisions and achieve their objectives, ensuring a clear path to success in their international business ventures.
Mr Biao Wang MBA, the founder of Buckingham Wealth Ltd, is a distinguished figure in the realm of China and UK business consultancy. Holding an MBA degree in International Business Studies from the UK, Biao Wang brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table, backed by a solid background in the commercial world of China.
With a strong network of Chinese business connections and a unique blend of Chinese heritage and multinational work experience, Biao Wang serves as a crucial bridge in bridging the business knowledge gap between Eastern and Western cultures. Notably, he acts as a specialist China business consultant to the esteemed SCALA Consulting Group, serves as a member of the board of directors at Stagescreen Productions (Films) Ltd., and is the founder of two bespoke international tailoring companies.
Recognising the importance of diversification and risk management for entrepreneurs, Biao Wang encourages a range of business ventures rather than relying solely on a single endeavour. He emphasises the significance of conducting detailed research and building a reliable, professional team with the requisite skills to effectively manage each new transaction. This approach allows entrepreneurs to dedicate ample time to seek out additional business opportunities.
Recently, Biao Wang embarked on the task of penning his memoirs. His remarkable journey from a humble farming village in China to establishing himself in the UK is now chronicled in the inspiring book titled "JOURNEY TO THE WEST: A Long March from Eastern Dream to Western Reality," which is available for purchase on Amazon (https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08S2ZW3CV). Through his memoir, Biao Wang aspires to motivate individuals to set ambitious goals and find the means to transform them into reality.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Biao Wang actively engages in community service through his work with charitable organisations, including Young Enterprise. He has dedicated his time to mentoring MBA students at the University of Hertfordshire, providing essential guidance on establishing and managing UK businesses. Additionally, Biao's commitment to social welfare is evident in his recent fundraising activities, which have significantly aided a local homeless charity and the National Health Service (NHS), further highlighting his dedication to community betterment.
Mr. Biao Wang's exceptional achievements, coupled with his dedication to sharing knowledge and inspiring others, make him a highly respected figure in the field of China and UK business consultancy.
Mr Andy King is our China and UK Freight Consultant. Andy King is a seasoned International Customs and Logistics Specialist based in the UK, boasting over 30 years of expertise in managing product movements between China, Europe, and the UK. His service encompasses a broad spectrum, including logistics and warehousing solutions, customs bonded warehousing, and duty/tax cost analysis. Andy is proficient in navigating the complexities of international trade, offering tailored solutions for customs management, documentation, and compliance. He excels in establishing partnerships and networks to facilitate smooth international operations, providing comprehensive support from logistics processes and project management to international business travel and contract support. His approach focuses on maximising space allocation and cost reduction, leveraging his extensive knowledge of transportation and warehousing to benefit a diverse range of sectors. Andy's commitment to building effective customer relationships and delivering strategic logistics solutions underscores his role as a pivotal asset for businesses navigating the intricacies of international trade and customs.
Mr Tim Cheek is our China Business Consultant. He has started, grown, and successfully sold his own businesses. It is from this practical experience that he is able to help companies achieve their full potential. He focuses on ‘Where do you want to be?’ then creates steps back to where you are. Every step looks at the impact on Sales, Operations, and Finance. Tim is strongly involved with matching Investors who are looking to buy into UK companies, with UK businesses that are technically excellent in their field. Tim is a specialist in helping companies to become more efficient, which is a pre requisite if they are to successfully develop. These skills are particularly useful to Chinese Businesses and Individuals who are investing in UK Companies as it bridges the gap between UK Management and Chinese owners.
Mr Rod Hamilton is a Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment, the leading professional body, for securities and investment practitioners, in the United Kingdom and he is registered with the FCA, the Financial Conduct Authority, which is the United Kingdom Government’s regulator of Financial Services. Rod concentrates on tax efficient investment for business owners. The success in this field is based on its ability to truly understand the entrepreneur, and their frustrations. Working with so many, has given him an exceptional understanding of their needs and aspirations. Rod's research and experience has spawned a multitude of routes to overcome difficulties and maintain a dependable investment strategy. Rod also works with numerous accountants, solicitors and other business advisors to ensure all are focused on the absolute best outcome for the client.
Mr Robin Johnson is one of the UK's most respected 1-2-1 leadership coaches, having coached well in excess of 400 business leaders. His experience spans almost every business sector. Many clients come from China. Robin is no ‘career coach’; he ran a profitable multi-million pound London-based corporate communications business for 18 years, before selling the trading activities. He understands the practical realities of running a successful business. His coaching sessions are deliberately tough and results driven.
Ms Jenny Q. Shi is our senior China business advisor in North America. She is an experienced international business and finance professional at North American and Chinese firms with over 20 years in trading, business development and financial services industry. She has been leading a team over fifteen professionals at State Street Global Management in serving institutional investors and HNW Individuals in private equity and real estate funds across Asia and the US. The clients are including Goldman Sacks, Morgan Stanley and PE funds with average asset over $500M with high return IRR. She was the Director of Operations overseeing operation and finance for one of China top 500 fortune firms in the US, with experiences in both entrepreneurship and large scaled firms. Currently she is based in Canada serving high net worth individuals in investing in real estate and private equity category mainly in Canada and US market. She has a consulting firm in helping Chinese to study, invest, immigrate and do business in Canada. She has strong business building, client relation, negotiation, analysis skills. She is based in Vancouver Canada; native in Mandarin, proficient in English. She is graduated with MBA degree in marketing & finance from Boston University, an honored Bachelor of BS marketing at High Point University, Bachelor of BS in international business from Zhejiang University in China.
Mr John Craig CBE, is our senior China business advisor. During his career, he was a director of Standard Chartered plc, chairman of the executive committee of the British Bankers Association and a member of the Deposit Protection Board. He has been a director of several other companies, including Jupiter International Group Plc, and of several investment trusts. He was also a non-executive director of New Star Asset Management in London. Mr Craig has been to China for several investment projects many times. He also has a very good connection with Chinese government and understands the Chinese business culture.
Mr Albert Timson is our marketing and sales consultant. He has been in the sales industry for more than 40 years. He is responsible for identifying and developing new sales channels with a view to increasing opportunities to and from China and the UK market. Albert has established a wide and strong network of client relationships and is also experienced in training staff in presentation skills, selling techniques and account management. He has been to China for business and is accustomed to the Chinese business culture.
Mr John Zerafa is our China business consultant. He completed his studies in sociology in Italy and worked in the Middle East for two years. In 1990, he set up an International Freight Forwarding Company, which has targeted trade with the Far East. He is fluent in Italian and proficient in spoken Mandarin and Arabic. Mr Zerafa has considerable experience of China and Chinese business, particularly over the last 12 years. He has worked in China on many occations focusing on logistics and manufacturing business which has given him a deep undertanding of Chinese business culture and etiquette.
Ms Jasmine Fan is our opearation director in China. She has been in the industry of international trade and investment in China for more than 14 years and has built up an excellent network and mutual trust with the various Chinese companies, government officials and media. She also gives advice to Chinese companies on meeting high ethical standards. Ms Fan skils include negotiation combined with a deep understanding of Chinese and western business cultures.
Mr Mike Ainsworth is our merge and acquisition consultant. He is a business broker specialising in selling companies and commercial properties in the UK through Everett Masson & Furby (EM&F) a company that has been selling businesses since 1963. Prior to working with EM&F he was involved in business marketing and between 1999 and 2007 he owned a company that imported electrical goods, cookware and other products for distribution throughout the UK and Ireland. Through the import company he has visited and travelled in China quite extensively and worked with many Chinese companies.
Ms Qing Wang is our public relations and media director in China. She graduated from the Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China, holding a BA degree in Public Relations. She worked for a leading luxury British car brand company as a public relations manager in China before she joins in the team of Camellia Universal Limited (China Business & Investment Advisors). Ms Wang has established an invaluable network and relationship with media and big companies in China. She is also specialised in public speech writing and branding strategy and promotion. Currently Ms Wang is helping several British brands enter into the luxury market in China.
Buckingham Wealth Ltd is registered in England & Wales, Registered No.: 8599961 & VAT No.: 166976353 |