Mitch’s Facebook page is titled “Mind-Energy-Focus,” which reflects the essence of EI + BI in three words. As a GGT and an intentional lifelong learner, he brought a freedom of thought and insight to our Interviews that can benefit us all. His energy is infectious. As you engage with his interview, The Adapters will provide a seat belt for you to strap in as you go along for the ride.

Mitch is Director and Partner with Marco Polo Pure China Fund and holds an MBA from the Rutgers Graduate School of Business in Newark, New Jersey, a graduate diploma in Chinese language from Peking University in Beijing, and a BBA from James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. He is fluent and literate in Mandarin Chinese. He’s a prominent American business commentator in Asia and a permanent resident of Hong Kong and Raleigh, North Carolina, in the USA. He has spent over 28 continuous years operating in Chinese business circles. Mitch realized that China had immense opportunity and brought the concept of branded franchised economy hotels to that country. As Founder and former Chairman and CEO of Super 8 Hotels (China) Co., Ltd, he launched Super 8 in China in 2004, which grew to over 1,100 hotels. Prior to Super 8, Mitch served as China’s country manager for Edelman PR agency. He played an important role in bridging business relations between the USA and China as the former Vice Chairman American Chamber of Commerce in China. I think you get the gist. Mitch has adapted and innovated in some of the most competitive markets in the world.