Emerson (NYSE:EMR) announced today that Sara Yang Bosco has been named president, Emerson Asia-Pacific, reporting to Edward L. Monser, chief operating officer. She succeeds Peter K. Yam, who retired on March 31, 2008, from his role as president, Emerson Greater China.

In her new role, Bosco will be responsible for Emerson’s corporate activities in Asia-Pacific. She will drive strategic development to further strengthen Emerson’s market-leading position in the region. Asia-Pacific has become Emerson’s second largest market outside of the United States and remains one of the company’s key growth regions.

Yam will continue to work as an advisor to Emerson with various projects, such as the company’s leadership development programs.

'Sara has a long history of supporting Emerson as legal counsel and possesses a deep familiarity with our business. She brings to Emerson extensive knowledge and experience of Asia, which will be critical to our development as we continue to increase the breadth of our client base, product and service solutions in the region,' said David N. Farr, Emerson chairman, chief executive officer and president. 'With her strong vision and leadership, we are confident Emerson will continue to grow in this dynamic region over the next decade.'

'Peter has done a magnificent job over the past 22 years,' Farr continued. 'He has made a significant contribution to our rapid growth in China, such as the Emerson shared manufacturing facility he helped establish in Shenzhen, China, in 1993. Peter is, and will remain, one of the most respected leaders in the company.'

Bosco joined Emerson in 2005 as general counsel, Asia-Pacific. She was previously a partner with the Hong Kong offices of Baker & McKenzie and Perkins Coie, where she served as an outside legal counsel to Emerson. Bosco holds a bachelor of arts from the University of Notre Dame and a juris doctorate from Indiana University, Bloomington. She is also a member of the New York State Bar Association.

Yam joined Emerson as president, Emerson Hong Kong in April, 1986. During his tenure with the company, he held various positions in Asia, driving Emerson’s growth in the region. Yam will work closely with Bosco during the transition.

Salans, the international law firm with offices across 18 cities worldwide, and which recently announced a major development program in China, today announces a further key appointment in the region. Andrew Lui, the former head of Pinsent Masons’ corporate practice in China, is joining Salans as a partner to run its Hong Kong operation to be set up this year.

Andrew Lui has worked in Hong Kong and Mainland China for more than a decade in the fields of M&A, public offerings and private equity work. His client focus is on investment banks, venture capitalists and listed companies in both Hong Kong and the PRC. Andrew speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and English.

John Flanigan, co-managing partner of Salans China region said 'This appointment is indicative of the investment we are making to build our China practice. We are fortunate to add someone with the background and calibre of Andrew to run our team in Hong Kong.'

Andrew Lui says: 'It was essential for Salans to be present in one of Asia’s leading financial hubs. The challenge of building a new gateway into China is extremely compelling from a personal and professional stand point.'

SAP has announced the appointment of Errol Chan as Managing Director, SAP Hong Kong. Reporting directly to Mark Gibbs, Executive Vice President, SAP North Asia, Errol will assume responsibility for all aspects of SAP Hong Kong’s operations and go-to-market initiatives.

Errol is an industry veteran with over 25 years of sales and management experience in the technology space. Prior to joining SAP, Errol was the Chief Operating Officer of SAS Hong Kong, where he oversaw the company’s operations and supervised all sales and marketing activities. He also assumed other senior management roles at various multinational technology companies, including China Regional Manger for Cisco Systems, as well as General Manager for Tandem Computers, a manufacturer of computer systems.

'I am pleased to welcome Errol on board, and am confident that his proven track record in driving the expansion of some of the leading technology companies will be invaluable as more and more customers in Hong Kong look to SAP to help them sustain and enhance their competitive advantage,' said Mark Gibbs, Executive Vice President, SAP North Asia. 'With Errol’s deep experience and extensive knowledge of the Hong Kong market, I look forward to working closely with him to grow our business across different vertical sectors in this exciting market.'

'With its comprehensive and innovative solutions portfolio, SAP has successfully solidified its reputation as the business solution partner of choice for both large enterprises and small and medium sized businesses in Hong Kong,' said Errol Chan, Managing Director, SAP Hong Kong. 'I look forward to leading SAP Hong Kong’s high-caliber team to take this leadership position to even greater heights.'

Errol received his bachelor’s degree in Science, majoring in Applied Mathematics, from the University of Hong Kong. He earned a master’s degree in Science, majoring in Finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.