“Brad has the rare combination of honesty, integrity, brains and great work ethic. His background in Asia relations and mastery of Mandarin make him an ideal person to rely on for those wanting to enter or expand into the Asian market. You can feel confident that Brad brings about the highest probability for success in any new venture, which in these tough economic times is priceless.”
— Allyn Pon, Owner, Optimize Marketing
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“Brad is a great communicator and simplifier. Pragmatic and efficient, he helps get things done. I’ve worked with Brad while he successfully established Stonhard’s China offices ahead of schedule and with net contribution each year, exceeding budget. He has a great understanding of overseas businesses and respective nuances. He has advised me in several instances since our time working together on various successful international opportunities.”
— David Dennsteadt, Vice President, Hycrete Technologies
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“I've known Brad for over 12 years. I know him personally to be very responsible and professional in his approach. He is an enthusiastic leader and his energy and passion rubs off on his clients and partners. His international experience and leadership skills allow him to contribute to the enterprise in a wide variety of roles. Equally important, his engaging personality makes it easy for people of different backgrounds, positions and experiences to connect with him - thereby helping to lead to mutually beneficial outcomes.”
— Gigo Alampay, ICT Policy Advisor, various institutions
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“I have known Brad for over 10 years; he has all extensive background in International business and especially in China where Brad lived for close to ten years. Brad clearly understands the opportunities involved with International as well as USA based business issues and how to develop value added proportions for his company and customers. Brad is a dedicated person of strong character and displaying ethics and dependability.”
— Gary Breton, Managing Director, Stats/Chippac
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“Brad is a great business advisor and has been instrumental in helping Secure Privacy Solutions to develop its strategies and marketing focus. They understand the requirements of developing and running a successful business and are able to utilize and share their entrepreneurial background with established business practices. HSI is sincere in their desire to help their clients succeed.”
— Eric Nelson, CIPP, President, Secure Privacy Solutions
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“As a busy entrepreneur, running the daily activities of my business is a full-time responsibility. There is little time available to focus on growth and development - key components of a successful business. I realized I needed help when my lists were getting longer and most of my work time was spent feeling overwhelmed. When I worked with HSI, I knew they understood my challenges and was instrumental in helping me make key business decisions. HSI has helped me set priorities and accomplish tasks, given my personal and professional goals. Brad is a trusted friend and seasoned professional.”
— Daniel Schurr Owner/Partner Executive Travel
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“The best words I would use to describe Brad Holt and HSI would be "trusted professional (s)". HSI is professional in every aspect of their business. They recognize the difference between vision and propaganda, and in their relationships they are willing to listen to our ideas and our goals so we can expand our business internationally. We plan to use HSI’s services throughout our growth because it’s hard to find a partner with the international expertise HSI has, and the integrity that makes fast growing companies like ours feel comfortable.”
— Steve Thomas Owner, Eminent Technologies
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“Brad is one who you rarely meet. His sincerity and knowledge about China is very open, genuine and secure. There are few like him that have that "balance". He has the knowledge "been there done that" expertise highly recommend him if you're looking at expanding your business here in China.”
— Rob Meester, Department Manager, the Jardine Engineering Corporation (Shanghai, China) Ltd.
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“I've known Brad Holt since my earliest days in Greater China, when we first started sharing our excitement and passion about this part of the world. Over the past 14 years, we have swapped many of our experiences and insights with each other about running and developing a business and obtaining success here in the mainland. While we were both living in Shanghai for several years, Brad was a frequent sounding board and advisor to me in helping me grow and improve my own company. In fact, because of his ability to simplify and capture the essence of many of the unexpected and complex situations that are faced here in China, and then explain how they should be best approached and handled, I referenced Brad in several places in my first book on how to develop a successful career out here. My only criticism about Brad is that although my parents are from China and his are not, his Mandarin is much better than mine. That one aspect aside, you're in sound, capable hands working with or partnering with Brad Holt for your key strategic decisions and execution plans related to pursuing business success in China.”
— Larry Wang, CEO of Wang & Li (named China’s 2008 Recruitment Firm of the Year)
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“Brad understands the nuances of business and is able to pull subtle details into well-crafted and valuable recommendations. With humility and confidence he secures collaboration and delivers results.”
— Theo Manolelis , CEO, Paragon Business Consultants
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“I would like to acknowledge the contribution that HSI made to me as an advisor in establishing my new company, securing our core assets of exclusive operating rights for the Shanghai area and successfully completing a fundraising round. My company has now operated successfully for over a year and is contemplating a further much larger funding round. All business’ strategy and growth has its challenges. Brad was an invaluable resource to me as we made critical decision in our growth phases. I truly appreciate Brad’s ability to listen, understand and give honest feedback to me when making tough decisions as the company’s managing partner. He combines practical on the ground experience, including in the China market where we operate, with extremely on point judgment about leadership strategy and general business sense.”
— David Keir, Managing Director, Cathay Sub Restaurants Ltd.
“ I've known Brad Holt since my earliest days in Greater China, when we first started sharing our excitement and passion about this part of the world. Over the past 14 years, we have swapped many of our experiences and insights with each other about running and developing a business and obtaining success here in the mainland. While we were both living in Shanghai for several years, Brad was a frequent sounding board and advisor to me in helping me grow and improve my own company. In fact, because of his ability to simplify and capture the essence of many of the unexpected and complex situations that are faced here in China, and then explain how they should be best approached and handled, I referenced Brad in several places in my first book on how to develop a successful career out here. My only criticism about Brad is that although my parents are from China and his are not, his Mandarin is much better than mine. That one aspect aside, you're in sound, capable hands working with or partnering with Brad Holt for your key strategic decisions and execution plans related to pursuing business success in China.”
Larry Wang, CEO of Wang & Li (named China’s 2008 Recruitment Firm of the Year)
