In June 2012, IBM’s chairman, CEO, and board of directors visited Shanghai and Beijing.

Sinophone provided simultaneous interpretation for functions and events in both cities, and Sinophone’s Managing Director, Andrew Dawrant, served as consecutive interpreter for meetings with high-level government officials.

Sinophone's Andrew Dawrant providing executive interpretation for Mr. Sam Palmisano, Chairman of IBM, heading a mission to China with IBM's global CEO, Ms. Ginni Rometty, and members of IBM's board of directors.