International Buyer's Panel
Thursday, October 14 • 12 pm • Sponsored by Hardwood Market Report

Michael Snow will moderate a panel consisting of importers from Asia, Italy and the United Kingdom as well as two U.S. exporters. During the informal discussion, the panel will cover topics such as: where American hardwoods fit in the global trade picture; environmental policies and certification; strengths and weaknesses of American hardwoods and American suppliers relative to competing suppliers; species trends and more.

Moderator: Michael S. Snow, American Hardwood Export Council

Michael S. Snow has been the Executive Director of the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) since 1999, where he oversees the Council's promotional programs around the globe, and manages AHEC's overseas offices in Europe, Mexico, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and China. Previously, he served as AHEC's Program Manager for Europe, China and Japan.
 
Mr. Snow holds a Master's Degree in International Economics from the George Washington University, and a BA in Developmental Economics from the University of Wisconsin.  Before joining AHEC, Michael served as a Consultant on international education outreach programs for the National Geographic Society and the Smithsonian Associates, and spent several years in Seville, Spain teaching economics courses in English and Spanish for the University of Wisconsin.

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