• Fri   • Dec 20, 2013   • Updated: 12:40am  An incurable
optimist in China  PUBLISHED : Saturday, 06 November, 2010,
12:00am UPDATED : Saturday, 06 November, 2010, 12:00am  Having
been in the health care business since the early 1980s, Al Gabor
has seen some dramatic changes in that sector. Most notably, he
has played a big part in bringing international-standard
pharmaceutical operations to the China market and is still
guiding initiatives to provide better health care for millions
of mainlanders. As Pfizer's regional president for north Asia,
Gabor is also responsible for expanding the company's activities
in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Pakistan and Indochina. His
experience and expertise have led to a number of roles with
influential industry bodies. These include being vice-chairman
of the Asia senior executive committee of the Pharmaceutical
Manufacturers Association of America, and co-chairman of the
body's China task force. He has helped to shape industry
policies, expand market access, and improve o