Chris Teunissen is a Dutch national, who has made his professional career in Asia with leading European and Asian banks. He has worked and resided in Asia since 1990 and has a special interest in China, given his in-depth knowledge of the Chinese language and its business culture. He has served in multiple capacities as a development banking consultant who provides on-site strategic management since 2003.

As a bank executive and former CEO of a Trade and Development Bank, Chris focuses on developing profitable client relationships and on the capacity building of his local teams. His clients have ranged from the ‘Bottom of the Pyramid’, right up to influential State Owned Enterprises. He has worked throughout the region including engagements in Singapore, Indonesia, Hong Kong, The Philippines, New Zealand, Taiwan, China, and Mongolia. Some of his expertise has directly benefited private sector entrepreneurs.

Chris is energetic and engaging, well-traveled in Asia and enjoys overcoming the multicultural challenges he meets in daily situations. He resides in Taipei and outside his work is engaged in vocational associations and in community projects. He loves swimming, cycling and outdoor sports, is married and has a 17 years old son who attends a mandarin speaking local high-school.

This is an informative show for those considering relocation as part of their retirement planning. Chris (who speaks five languages) talks about his 30 years of living and working throughout the Far East; the need for and value in possessing cultural awareness before and after arriving in a new country; some pros and cons of living overseas; doing what we love even in a foreign country; life as a "modern nomad"; family considerations, and more practical wisdom from a 30-year expatriate.

Chris also recommended the book: "Mr. China - A Memoir" by Tim Clissold. A classic coming of age story that tells a tale of a young man going to a foreign county with misguided notions. A worthy read for anyone considering moving somewhere other than their home country.