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Time2010-08-17 | 16:00
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Venue:Kerry Centre Hotel
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Address:No 1 Guanghua Road, Chaoyang District
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Fee:Members: 200 RMB |
Non Members: 400 RMB
The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China is delighted to invite you to an exclusive seminar focusing on Leadership Challenges in China – Leading the Brightest People at Kerry Center Hotel on Tuesday 17th August at 4:00 PM.
Tomorrow’s leaders in China face a unique task – On the one hand they are striving to adapt to the demands of the global market, on the other must operate within the confines of the distinctive cultural, social and business realities of a rapidly evolving market. This brings enormous challenges that their colleagues around the world rarely face. Besides managing their businesses against a background of rapid change, they are also expected to recruit, retain and develop talent while respecting the cultural influences that plays a vital role in their own cultural identity. At the same time they are required to drive their companies’ rapid growth against increasingly tough competition.
Are these leaders ready for the challenges ahead of them? Is there a clear model of successful leadership in China? To talk about, share, and maybe find some answers, you are welcome to join us at this leadership seminar to hear from Eric Chang, President of Aviva-COFCO Life Insurance, one of the Best Employers in China, according to the Hewitt Study. Eric will share his insights in how they are tackling the leadership challenges in China, while Gabriele Petz from Siemens will talk about the Siemens Leadership Excellence Program and Johan Björkstén will share with us his 18 years of experience in China as one of the best-known and most respected Swedish businessmen in China on leadership. The event promises to be fast-moving and interactive and a good use of time for anyone interested in developing their own leaders.Speakers
Eric Chang, President, Aviva-COFCO Life Insurance (bio)
Eric Chang is the President of Aviva-COFCO Life Insurance since January 2003 and is responsible for the whole operation of Aviva-Cofco in China. Eric joined the insurance industry in 1992 as Financial Controller in Winterthur Life Insurance Company Taiwan Branch. During his career there, he held senior positions in various functions of the company before becoming the Individual Life Vice President. In 1999, Eric joined Zurich Life Insurance Ltd., Taiwan Branch as General Manager, there under his leadership the previously loss-making company turned profitable in just two years’ time, with the company’s ranking (market share) improved from the 9th to 3rd among all foreign insurers in Taiwan.
Gabriele Petz, AAE Regional Program Manager, Siemens Leadership Excellence, Siemens China (bio)
Gabriele Petz is the Siemens Leadership Excellence Regional Program Manager who designs, develop and facilitate 2 levels of the Siemens Leadership Excellence courses for the Region Asia, Australia/Pacific and Middle East. Gabriele holds a MBTI Coach Certificate, 360? Feedback Certification and a Diploma in Human Resources Management and Professional Trainer.Johan Björkstén, Founder and Chairman, Eastwei Relations (bio)
Johan Björkstén is the founder of Eastwei Relations, China’s leading local strategic PR consultancy with more than 100 employees in four cities serving some major multinationals including P&G, IKEA, SONY and Porsche. He is also the co-founder and vice President of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, and has retained the post since he was first elected in 1998. Fluent in Chinese, Johan is a well-known media personality with his own weekly programs and frequent guest appearances as a business commentator on Chinese television. Johan has also written a book on How to Manage a Successful Business in China.
Moderator
Susie Bates, Vice-President, Recruitment, United Family Healthcare and Chair of European Chamber’s Human Resources Forum (bio)
Susie Bates is the Vice-President of Recruitment of United Family Healthcare. She believes that talent acquisition is the singular most critical role that all of us play in the development of our organizations; “without utilising and celebrating the passion of your workforce, no growth is achievable, no vision is attainable. Employee engagement and development is everybody’s responsibility, from the President and COO down”. Susie is also the Chair of the Human Resources Forum at the European Chamber.Agenda
4.00 - 4.30 Registration
4.30 - 4.40 Opening remarks by Susie Bates, Chair of Human Resources Forum
4.40 - 5.15 Presentations
5.15 - 5.40 Panel Discussion
5.40 - 6.00 Q&A
6.00 - 7.00 Networking with Drinks
About Human Resources Forum at the European Chamber
The European Chamber’s Human Resources Forum aims to provide a platform for exchange of information, experiences and best practice among member companies, as well as promote awareness of HR and labour-related issues across industry. It is an event-driven platform that regularly delivers seminars and training sessions of interest to HR professionals.
Event Terms & Conditions
Please note that, though all are welcome to attend our events, we strongly recommend that you register online with us in advance so that we can keep you updated on any changes in the event schedule. From time to time, due to unforeseen circumstances we need to change the time or venue of an advertised event. So please do let us know by registering online if you plan to attend an event so that we can keep you informed.
To register for this event please register online by 6:00pm Monday, 16th August. Please note that we will send you a registration confirmation. We require 24 hours notice for cancellations. For any further enquiries or registration, please contact us at tliang@euccc.com.cn.
Please note that registration starts at 4:00pm, and the seminar starts at 4.30pm. Fees will be collected in cash at the entrance.
Please be advised that the media is normally allowed to attend all EUCCC public events unless otherwise stated, on the condition that no one attending these events quotes participants by name (the "Chatham House Rules").
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