MBA Connect
October 2015
 CUHK MBA

Connect Story:
One Day in Africa

Hiroki Ishida 

Manager, Asia Africa Investment and Consulting Pte. Ltd.
(Full-time Class of 2012)

The image some people have of Africa as a continent where it is hot and there is poverty and fighting, is not necessarily incorrect. However, my experience in Nairobi, Kenya, has been different. 

Nairobi lies at an altitude of approximately 1,700 meters and the weather is pleasantly cool throughout the year. A lot of construction is underway, most of them done by mainland Chinese companies. Keiko, my wife, is fortunately enjoying our life in Kenya.

My company manages a fund called “Toyota Tsusho Creating Shared Value (CSV) Africa”. Although there are many financial players in Kenya and other African countries already, this is Japan’s first venture development fund in Africa.

I am in charge of sourcing, due diligence, valuation and monitoring on the ground. So far the fund has invested in a large-scale agricultural business in Zambia and a leather-good sewing business in Ethiopia. 
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Release of 2016 Graduate Resume Book of MBA Programs - “The Talent Code”
The Career Management Center, MBA Programs, CUHK Business School proudly presents the 2016 Graduate Resume Book. Our theme for this year is “The Talent Code” which truly reflects the diverse and professional talents among these graduates. After more than a year of dedication to their CUHK MBA life, each of these graduates has added even more experience and exposure to their inventory which will aid their development and advancement in the very near future. We feel no less excited than these rising talents who will demonstrate their talents around the world. In addition to the hardcopy, the Career Management Center also released an e-version made available for the environmental friendly employers.

Alumni and employers around the world are welcome to contact the Career Management Center if interested in recruiting CUHK MBA talents for full-time or internship openings. Requests for resume books can be sent to the center through email (Click here). Recruiters can also register on the Online Career Center to access the talent search engine and find out more about working with the CUHK MBA Career Management Center for talent acquisition.

EMP Kick-off Gathering
Relationships are developed, nurtured and treasured and they all begin at some point. Our Elite Mentorship Program Kick-off Dinner was an inspiring success, with the mentors and mentees meeting each other for the first time under a cheerful and relaxing atmosphere. 

The event was held at Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Tsim Sha Tsui on September 24. This year we are very excited and fortunate to have 44 mentors including 9 new mentors, to coach and guide the mentees along the path in their CUHK MBA journey. May our mentors and mentees sow the seeds for many future success stories from here on out!

MBA Recruitment Talks
MBA Career Management Center has organized a series of on-campus recruitment talks with some of the world’s renowned employers such as Citigroup, Fung Group, Goldman Sachs, Microsoft and Shell in Term 1. Advice and tips were shared by senior executives from these companies and the students were enthusiastic to connect with these professionals. The recruiters shared very useful information on leadership development programs, summer internship and MBA-focused opportunities. These events not only provide information but also excellent opportunities for the students to put themselves in front of these business leaders and connect to them in person. 

Student Clubs Promotion Day cum Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration
On September 26, most of the FT and PT students gathered to support their fellow classmates on the Student Clubs Promotion Day. We were happy to learn that there are 10 student clubs this year. Each of the club set up the booths and presented their clubs plan to the class. Each club received overwhelming support from their classmates.  They all enjoyed the small games and light refreshment. In celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone felt warmth and joy with the mooncakes and lanterns provided by the MBA office.
Global Leader Series: Talk by Schneider Electric’s Chairman and CEO Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire
Date:
Nov 24, 2015 (Tue)
Time: 
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: 
Regal Hongkong Hotel (Causeway Bay)
Mr. Jean-Pascal Tricoire, Chairman and CEO of Schneider Electric and a global energy management specialist, will share his insights with us in a speech entitled ‘The New World of Energy: digital, local, consumer focused and more sustainable’. He will talk about how the energy system has evolved over time, and discuss the new developments paving the way to a more sustainable future.

Click here for more details and register now!
MBA Autumn Meet-Up: Happy Hour
Organized by the Alumni and Corporate Affairs Office, an MBA Happy Hour was held on October 15 (Thursday) in Lan Kwai Fong, with nearly 140 students, alumni and faculty members. Six senior alumni, who are all industry experts with diverse backgrounds, were specially invited to network with the participants. The evening was concluded with an exciting lucky draw. Let’s give a big THANKS to the lucky draw sponsors — Ethnos International Limited, and Octopus Cards Limited!

Mark your diary for the next Happy Hour held on January 12, 2016 (Tuesday). Please click here to view the photo album.
Alumni Story -  Rosetta Fong (MBA 2002)
This month’s ‘Alumni Story’ features Rosetta Fong (MBA 2002). The Macau-born alumna had a big year in 2015. Not only did she become group vice chairman at Convoy Financial Holdings Limited, she also ran the 250-kilometre ‘Hell’s Marathon’ in the Sahara Desert. What is surprising about this financial woman of steel is that she initially knew little about the finance sector and disliked exercise as a child. Foresight, strength of will and a fun-loving nature are what push her to challenge herself at every turn. They also drive the innovative corporate culture under the leadership of Rosetta and top management executives. 

Please read the Chinese version or the English version, or click here to view video messages from Rosetta. 
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