Michael Wester

Michael Wester is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of True Run Media, a company he established in 2001.1 True Run Media is Beijing's top provider of information about living, working, and having fun in the internationally-minded community.2 The company publishes several media outlets, including the Beijinger (EN/CN), beijingkids, and 菁kids (BJ/SH).1

Wester has a rich background in media and entertainment, with his career spanning over three decades.1 Before founding True Run Media, he held various positions in the industry, including:

• Managing Editor at City Weekend (2000-2001)
• Managing Editor at Community Newspaper (1997-1998)
• Lifestyle/Entertainment Editor at China News (1992-1996)
• Copy Editor at China Post (1991-1992)1

His educational background includes:

• MBA in Entrepreneurship from Babson College - Franklin W. Olin Graduate School of Business (1998-2000)
• Mandarin Language studies at National Taiwan Normal University (1991-1992)
• BA in Journalism and Chinese from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst (1988-1990)
• English Language and Literature studies at Kenyon College (1985-1987)1

Wester is based in Beijing, China, where he continues to lead True Run Media.1 His LinkedIn username is michaeldavidwester, and he occasionally posts about job opportunities within his company.3