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The Ambassador of Switzerland to the People's Republic of China, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the Republic of Mongolia from 1988 to 1995. He joined the Swiss Foreign Services in 1969. Over the years, he held various diplomatic positions in Bangkok, Hong Kong, Beijing and Tokyo. He also served as the Ambassador of Switzerland to Iraq. He has been an independent business advisor to various European multinationals, American groups and humanitarian aid organizations. He was the President of the Swiss-Asia Foundation. He serves on the Boards of ROBERT BOSCH RBint and its International Advisory Board, BUHLER GROUP Switzerland, FIRMENICH-China, TAIKANG Life Insurance, WINTERTHUR Insurances (Asia). Dr. Schurtenberger is also a senior advisor to the China Training Center for Senior Personnel Management Officials. He is a graduate in both political science and philosophy of the University of Paris and received a Ph.D. Degree in Economics. Dr Schurtenberger was a director on our board of directors from November 11, 2002 to April 1, 2005. | 