Press Release November 2011

Oliver Wight announce new Hong Kong office

Business Improvement specialists, Oliver Wight, have announced the opening of a new office in Hong Kong. The new office is part of the consultancys wider expansion across Asia. Oliver Wight are presenting at the inaugural S-Council Annual Congress in December and are holding an education academy in Singapore in January. Mike Reed, Managing Partner at the business improvement specialists says: The Asian region is strong and growing rapidly, and were increasingly working with organisations in this part of the world. The new Hong Kong office means we will be able to better service their needs. Managing the new office is experienced consultant and Oliver Wight Partner, Peter Metcalfe. Peter has over 28 years experience dealing with blue chip organisations across the world and has worked with a wide range of Asia-based companies - from Mumbai to Seoul, Beijing to Manila and all points in between. Peter helps companies improve their business planning and control processes to enable sustainable excellent performance, and has awarded eight Oliver Wight Class A certifications in the past two years. Im pleased to be able to spread the Oliver Wight message across the region and provide a higher level of diagnostic, education and coaching support to the growing number of companies interested in our services, concludes Peter.

Notes to editors About Oliver Wight Oliver Wight has a 40 year track record of delivering business improvement to some of the worlds bestknown organisations. With a team of professionals offering a wealth of experience, Oliver Wight is the largest consultancy of its type, with offices throughout Europe, South Africa, North and South America, and the Asia Pacific region. We believe that sustainable business improvement cant be delivered by external consultants but only by our clients own people, so unlike other consultancy firms, we transfer our knowledge to them, helping deliver performance levels and financial results that last. Integrated Business Planning At the leading edge of management thinking and practice, our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) model lies at the heart of our clients journey to outstanding business performance. Oliver Wight are the originators of sales and operations planning (S&OP) and IBP can most simply be described as advanced S&OP. However, unlike S&OP, IBP brings a truly strategic perspective, integrating diverse processes - in the extended supply chain, product and customer portfolios, customer demand and strategic planning - into one seamless management process. Supply Chain Optimisation In an uncertain business climate, volatile demand and unpredictability can expose weaknesses in supply chain performance. Supply Chain Optimisation helps companies improve sub-standard systems and processes, delivering a significant return to the bottom line. Meeting the Class A Standard The Oliver Wight Class A Checklist is the longest standing and most successful business assessment tool. The latest, Sixth Edition, raises the bar, and sets ever more demanding standards for companies on their journey to business excellence and the Oliver Wight Class A standard.

More information Peter Metcalfe Oliver Wight AP +852 9449 6538 PMetcalfe@oliverwight-ap.com www.oliverwight-ap.com Clare Sutton RONIN Marketing Limited +44 (0) 20 3326 5039 clare@roninmarketing.co.uk www.roninmarketing.co.uk