Tony Dickel's current work is deeply grounded in leadership positions in Asia across a variety of industries since 1986. Prior to establishing the Transcend International Group in 2008, his previous role was founder and CEO of the award winning MRI China Group, a leading multinational recruitment & solutions, outsourcing and talent management organization that employed nearly 300 people across six countries in Asia, including 150 in mainland China. It was during his tenure in this role that he discovered that the “coaching approach” was the best way to create (especially in a cross-cultural context) an environment of collaboration, teamwork and common ground where people are empowered, accountable and engaged. Dickel successfully sold this business in 2010 and remains a member of its Board as a non-executive director.

Prior to this role, Dickel spent six years with ABN AMRO Asia Group, first as CFO and, later, as deputy COO, covering the region from Japan, China and Hong Kong to Indonesia. He has also held Board level positions with Sotheby’s Asia, Barings and the Jardine Fleming Group.. Dickel is also a former Director of the US China Chamber of commerce, is the current President of the International Coach Federation (ICF) and currently holds the position of Director and VP for Executive Coaching at the Hong Kong International Coaching Community (HKICC).

Tony is a regular speaker at HR and Leadership conferences around the region and is a keen birdwatcher, photographer and water-colour painter. He also teaches Mindfulness based approaches to teenagers in his spare time, helping them overcome stress and social pressures. He lives with his wife, cats and dog in Hong Kong.