Michael van Zyl

Michael van Zyl serves as an Associate Director at Control Risks, where responsibilities include leveraging 18 years of research and consulting expertise to enhance the business intelligence practice in Tokyo, focusing on business risks in East Asia to support market entry, sector risk assessment, and stakeholder mapping. Previously, Michael held the position of Senior Consultant, managing bespoke due diligence projects across Greater China and Japan, and overseeing editorial operations for the Greater China and North Asia region. Michael's career also includes roles as Chief Compliance Officer at BCC.Global, Copy Editor at Shanghai Daily, and Business Editor at Arena Holdings. Academic credentials include an MSc in Finance and Financial Law from the University of London, along with various degrees in communication and financial analysis from prestigious institutions.