The Association of International Accountants (AIA) was honoured to host Wilson Shou, Chair of AIA China Management Committee, at the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey, in the presence of His Majesty King Charles III, Her Majesty The Queen and Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales. Mr Shou was accompanied by Jia Jia, a senior AIA member and a distinguished expert in the Chinese finance sector.
Mr Shou, a respected entrepreneur and educationalist, has been actively involved with AIA for over 15 years. He is committed to enhancing opportunities for AIA members and students, ensuring access to high-quality education, experienced lecturers, and exceptional resources.
A key advocate of international collaboration, Mr Shou played a pivotal role in establishing the partnership between AIA and the Beijing National Accounting Institute. This collaboration enables AIA members to access specialist CPD courses, supporting their ongoing professional development.
As Chair of the AIA China Management Committee, Mr Shou is supported by Bernd Pichler, Managing Director of Aston Martin, Greater China, and Haotian Chen, a leading attorney in the People’s Republic of China. Together, they bring practical business and legal expertise to the committee, strengthening AIA’s presence in the region.
Philip Turnbull, AIA Chief Executive, expressed his appreciation: "We are grateful to the AIA China delegation for travelling from Beijing to join our Commonwealth Day celebrations. Their visit provided a valuable opportunity to engage with leaders from across UK business, including finance, law, accountancy, academia, SMPs & SMEs, regulators, and sustainability experts."
Shahram Moallemi, AIA President, added: "It was a pleasure to celebrate Commonwealth Day alongside Mr Shou and Mr Jia Jia. Their dedication to the AIA professional programme is invaluable, and their insights help foster stronger international ties and new opportunities for collaboration."
