Michael Chou will serve as the first CAS International relations manager, a newly created staff position based in Hong Kong. Chou will focus exclusively on the CAS’s expanding international efforts in Asia, Australia and the Far East.
Chou will manage all CAS activities in the region, in collaboration and partnership with local CAS members and organizations. He will provide direct support to local CAS Regional Affiliates and assist in promoting CAS initiatives and activities, such as CAS-sponsored meetings, seminars and the Course on Professionalism.
Chou will also work on the CAS’s growing university engagement initiatives, including arranging meetings with universities and building the CAS University Liaison program in Asia. He will manage the CAS’s International Ambassador program and provide staff support to the CAS ambassadors and liaisons focusing on the region.
“This new position is a natural extension of the growing international demand for CAS credentials and continuing education,” said CAS Executive Director Cynthia Ziegler. “Our Strategic Plan supports the CAS’s continued global advancement, as employers consistently recognize our members’ specialized skills and knowledge. As our ‘on-the-ground’ representative, Michael will be an invaluable resource to CAS staff, volunteers and leadership moving forward.”
Prior to joining the CAS in his current role, he had lived in London for about eight years and had most recently been working as an entrepreneur. He also had experiences in the finance, telecommunications and media sector from both cities.
