We’re excited to have these talented professionals working with Artisan Business Group, Inc., and hope you have a chance to meet them soon. Our team has over 100 years of cumulative real world experience serving various business clients throughout the US and Asia. Contact us today!
 

Jennifer Lu, Senior Business Strategist and Trainer

Ms. Lu specializes in advising and training American executives overcome  the challenges of doing business in China. In her eighteen years of Sino-US business experience,  she helped to establish the first biotech joint venture in China, opened flagship retail stores, negotiated sponsorship deals with the Chinese Basketball Association, and arranged many other key import and export matchmaking events.  She provides American executives and businesses entering the Chinese business environment with practical solutions because she knows the cultural and organizational barriers and strategic challenges that American businesses face today. Ms. Lu studied International Finance at Tianjin University of Finance and Economics and has a degree in International Marketing from Baruch College, City University of New York. 
 

Kevin Wright, EB-5 RC Specialist

Mr. Wright is considered one of the foremost experts on the EB-5 Immigration Visa program. As an accomplished researcher, analyst and professional author, Kevin has assisted many entrepreneurs in receiving Regional Center designation and subsequent approval of the specific projects that are developed and put into operation through the Regional Center mechanism. As an IMPLAN software specialist, Kevin has authored numerous econometric analyses, in many divergent industries, that demonstrate the employment and economic impacts of these various projects to the USCIS. The Regional Center application process requires Kevin to have an expertise in business plan writing, private placement composition, econometric analysis, complexities of government reporting requirements all coupled with the “hands on” experience necessary to successfully work within this highly specialized industry.  Mr. Wright is the president of Wright Johnson LLC which has a 100% success rate in the client receiving Regional Center designation.
 

Michael Dye, Immigration Attorney

Mr. Michael Dye provides immigration assistance to potential investors seeking permanent residency in the United States, entrepreneurs seeking to establish business operations in the United States, and companies looking to expand their presence by establishing new offices in the United States. He also provides consular processing assistance, and advises clients from all nationalities in all visa categories. Mr. Dye is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and is admitted to practice law in various jurisdictions, including California and the District of Columbia. Mr. Dye has worked in various positions for the United States Government for more than 10 years, living and working overseas in myriad locations. Mr. Dye has extensive experience working in the Middle East, Latin America and Asia, and has the regional expertise to break through cultural barriers and provide the comprehensive legal assistance to solve all of your immigration needs. Fluent in Spanish, he has served at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, and has worked with numerous other U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.
 

Melody Chen, Asia/Pacific Office, Managing Director

Ms. Melody Chen is a dynamic public relations expert who has worked in various sectors and industries, including film production, manufacturing and management consulting. As a successful PR manager, she has demonstrated a passion for social networking and business growth issues and helping others businesses achieve a wide range of success in the marketplace. Melody has successfully organized EB-5 related events in China, and has a good relationship with Chinese immigration agencies around the country.  She is highly valued and appreciated by our overseas clients. Melody is based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, one of the largest cities in Southern China. She is graduated from Guizhou University in 1986. Melody speaks Mandarin, Cantonese.  Melody loves dancing and music.
 

Robert Sun, Jiangsu Liaison Office, Managing Director

Mr. Robert Sun is an internationally-experienced business consulting professional. Prior to joining our China team, he worked with Nanjing's Chemical Industrial Park. As a government facilitator for foreign investment projects, he had contributed to the success of several large chemical projects into the region such as Celanese, Praxair, and Air Products.  Robert’s expertise is to provide useful and effective local facilitation service such as market intelligence, liaison & facilitation, and translation services to clients.  His educational background includes diploma of Business Accounting from the Cairns Business College and graduate diploma of Communication from the Queensland University of Technology, Australia.  Robert is based in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province and serves our clients in the Yangtze River Delta region.
 

Sophie Wong, Hong Kong Office, Managing Director
 

Ms. Sophie Wong brings over 20 years of sales management and business development experience to Artisan Business Group. She is an entrepreneurial sales professional with a passion for marketing. Sophie brings us a proven track record of success in generating new business, growing client relationships and leading marketing teams in strategy and concept development. She has worked with many types of clients and executives in various sectors throughout China and Hong Kong, and the U.S.  Sophie has very good relationships with Chinese immigration agencies in Southern China. Sophie is graduated from Guizhou University in 1986 and she speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese. She travels frequently from Hong Kong to China.  She is based in Hong Kong.