The International Business Association of Phuket Board of Directors

Having started in India researching the industry and getting a foothold exporting outdoor furniture to the United Kingdom James then moved to Bangkok in 1999 and joined a large manufacturing company, Maxialto Furniture Industries. James set up and managed factories in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Ratchaburi, Rayong and the provinces surrounding Bangkok.

In 2005, with the dominance of the Thai furniture industry waning in the face of serious competition from China and Vietnam, James had to make a decision as to whether continue to expand in China and shut down operations in Thailand, meaning relocating to China, or refocus his furniture manufacturing and marketing skills on the local market.

In agreement with his wife that moving their 2 young children, both born in Thailand, to mainland China would not be in their best interests, they decided to stay and look at opportunities locally.

James now puts his vast manufacturing and marketing skills to good use in the booming property development market in Thailand.

Class Act Media works exclusively with NewspaperDirect in Phuket, Hua Hin & Samui producing the lifestyle magazines, The Phuketian, The Hua Hin Informer & The Samui Informer, that accompany every daily international newspaper sold in those areas. NewspaperDirect has the exclusive license to print over 1,200 today's edition international newspapers from 85 countries in 44 languages. NewspaperDirect Phuket is currently selling an average of 18,000 today's international newspapers every month in Phuket, with a monthly readership of over 60,000 people, which is double any other print media on the island, fast becoming the preferred print advertising of Phuket's top business.

Peter is managing director of one of Phuket's largest logistics and transportation companies specializing in * International freight forwarding * Comprehensive project logistics * Largest trucks,trailers,forklifts and heavy duty crane fleet in Phuket * Huge covered warehouse complex in Phuket located on main highway * Worldwide and domestic courier service * Customs clearance * Households removals worldwide * Unaccompanied baggage handling * Packing and delivery * Express door-to-door service * Shipping Agency * Bonded Warehouse * Vehicle & equipments rental

Denny is a charter member of IBAP and became involved with the board at the first meeting. Working together with a small group of dedicated members Denny has continuously contributed to the development of IBAP. Some of his contributions include structuring our constitution, building our boards of directors, developing and chairing our Business Fairs, initiating our university student program, and developing this IBAP website, our database and email announcements. As a board member Denny has served four years as secretary, eight years as IT chair and is now in his third full-term as treasurer.

Outside Phuket Directory and IBAP Denny is a US Embassy Warden here in Phuket, member of the Phuket Chamber of Commerce, charter secretary of the Lions Club of Patong Beach and charter secretary of the Phuket Council of the Navy League of the United States.

Olaf studied law in Germany at Christian-Albrechts University and in France at Jean Moulin University, passing the first state examination (Erstes Staatsexamen) in 1997, & the second second state examination (Zweites Staatsexamen) in 2000. Member of the Hamburg bar association (Rechtsanwaltskammer Hamburg). Working in Bangkok since 2001 for Lorenz & Partners, then McEvily & Collins Law Offices in Bangkok and Phuket until 2010. In 2004 and 2007 Olaf lectured at the summer law program of the Golden Gate University, San Francisco, Bangkok. In May 2010, Olaf co-founded the tax and legal advisory and services firm, Duensing Kippen.

Rin has served as IBAP's monthly meeting venue coordiator through 4 locations and also for 3 Business Fairs held at Central Festival and Jungceylon. During our business fairs Rin coordinated much of the logistics, entertainment and pretty girl staffing. Additionally Rin was instrumental in developing a program introducing local university students to IBAP.