Alistair J. Nicholas is the founder and Managing Director of the company.  He has more than 20 years public relations experience obtained working in senior communication positions both in-house and agency across the United States, Australia and China.  He previously headed up a top five international agency in Beijing.  His clients in China have included leaders in their industry sectors, including Bayer, GlaxoSmithKline, Dow, Sony, the British Council, the European Commission, Mars Corporation, UPS, New York Life, Goldman Sachs, Shell, Total, to name a few.

Previously Alistair was the official spokesperson of the Australian Trade Commission and was its representative to the World Bank and the United Nations.  He has also been a communications advisor to senior Australian Government Ministers, including the current Minister of Foreign Affairs.  Early in his career he worked in broadcast and print journalism.

Alistair currently serves as Asia-Pacific Vice President of the Public Relations Organisation International, a worldwide partnership affiliation of independent public relations firms.

AC Capital Strategic Public Relations employs a number of other consultants who bring together a diversity of talent, knowledge and experience to provide high quality strategic communications advice and counsel to our clients.  Many of these consultants previously held senior positions in the Chinese media, government or business.  Some of these consultants are engaged on a needs basis according to the scope and requirements of a project.  Detailed biographies of relevant consultants and references can be presented upon request