Jonathan L. Fales, an international management consultant with The Alta Group has worked in the information technology and equipment leasing fields for several decades. Prior to joining the global consultancy, Fales held numerous leadership positions with IBM Global Financing, including general manager of Asia Pacific South Global Financing. His years of experience in international business development have helped Alta clients launch and manage vendor finance programs in Latin America, Europe, the U.S. and Asia, with a special emphasis on China. Fales is a former member of the Equipment Leasing and Finance Association (ELFA) board of directors and executive committee, and he frequently presents at global leasing conferences. He is the chairman of China Leasing Summit held annually in Beijing.