Executive Change: William F.J. Bastiaan Promoted at ABC-Amega

ABC-Amega Inc., a leader in commercial receivable management and debt collection, is pleased to announce the promotion of William F.J. Bastiaan to Director, Global Markets. In his new position, Bastiaan, who launched ABC-Amega’s European office, will be responsible for oversight of sales and marketing activities in all regions outside North and South America.

William joined ABC-Amega in 2003 as managing director of European operations. During his three year tenure, he has significantly grown the company’s revenues, client base, and reputation in the highly competitive European market. In addition to continuing to build ABC-Amega’s European clientele, he will now work closely with Julian Chen, VP, Global Marketing, and the staff in China to develop an effective strategy for expanding business in the Chinese Economic Area and the rest of Asia.

According to CEO David Herer, "William’s more than 20 years experience managing credit operations throughout the world will be a great asset as we continue to build our international opportunities, as well as our FCIB-China franchise."

William was the first European to be selected chairman of the Association of Executives in Finance, Credit and International Business (FCIB), and continues to be a member of the Board of Directors of this leading organization that serves the international business community. Prior to joining ABC-Amega, he served as managing director of Credit Management Solutions & Services. His experience also includes positions as global credit risk manager and credit department manager for DSM, a global chemical firm.

Fluent in several languages including Dutch, German and English, William has published articles in European, U.S. and international trade journals and credit magazines. He has also participated in international forums and conferences and holds the designation of Certified International Credit Executive (CICE).

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About ABC-Amega Inc.

ABC-Amega is one of the most respected receivable management companies in the United States with offices in Buffalo, NY USA; Beijing and Shanghai, China; Seoul, South Korea; and Nyon, Switzerland. It is the first and only private receivable management firm to receive both the "E" and "E Star" Awards from the President of the United States for excellence in facilitating international commerce. For further information, visit http://www.abc-amega.com.

About FCIB-China

FCIB-China was formed by FCIB and The ABC Companies, Inc., parent of ABC-Amega Inc. The organization’s central purpose is to provide training in credit and receivable management to Chinese businesses and government bodies, as well as to multinational organizations with offices in China or seeking to do business in China.