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Jim Jiao, Member-at-Large and former Vice Chair SoCal, has spent over 40 years bridging German-American business. In this spotlight, he shares insights on collaboration, lifelong learning, and managing transatlantic investments.<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nPlease tell us something about yourself and what you do!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Jim Jiao, Member-at-Large, Former Vice Chair SoCal and Regional Chair San Diego<\/p>\n

I have over 40 years of experience building academic and professional bridges in German-American business, both in Germany and the U.S. I currently live and work in both countries, managing clients and their investments on both sides of the Atlantic.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s a fun fact about you?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m a commercial pilot and participate in emergency services missions with the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary.<\/p>\n

What’s your most memorable experience with GABA so far?<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of my most memorable experiences with GABA was creating the pandemic-era virtual series Living a Double Life and seeing how many people joined and engaged with it.<\/p>\n

What are you passionate about?<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019m passionate about lifelong learning and collaboration, which is why GABA\u2019s mission of sharing knowledge, expanding connections, and gaining insights really resonates with me.<\/p>\n

Connect with Jim Jiao on LinkedIn<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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