William F.M.J. Bastiaan
Director, 3ACredit Europe Office

Mr. Bastiaan’s management career spans over almost three decades, currently serving as one of the founding members of the Board of Directors of Creditreform China (2008-current, a.k.a. 3ACredit) and member of the Board of FCIB. His previous positions include Director, Global Markets for ABC-Amega Inc (2006-2009), Managing Director, Europe for ABC-Amega Inc. (2003-2006); Managing Director CMSS (Credit Management Solutions and Services) (2002-2003); and with DSM NV both as Global Credit Risk Manager (2001-2002) and as Credit Department Manager (1986-2001).
In this progression Mr. Bastiaan held both tactical and operational responsibilities extending beyond credit risk to areas including marketing & sales, banking, accounting and tax administration.

Mr. Bastiaan has continuously participated in boards of director beginning with his tenure as board member of the Ice-hockey club Eaters (Geleen, Netherlands) from 1993-1996, and then: Board member of the Dutch Association of Credit Management (VVCM) (1995-1999); member European Chemical Credit Association (1988-2002) ; and FCIB (Association for Finance, Credit and International Business), as board member and advisor (1995-current) and served as their Chairman (2002-2004).

Mr. Bastiaan is fluent in several languages, has published articles in trade and credit periodicals, and participated and presented in many international forums and conferences. He also holds designation as Certified International Credit Executive (CICE).

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