Faculty-led Director’s Table with Professor Chew Seen-meng and Mr Iain Drayton

Our Director’s Table Series welcomed a special Faculty-led Session, where industry leaders nominated by our MBA teaching faculty and CUHK MBA students and alumni gathered for an evening dedicated to exploring the intricacies and the complexities of global finance and actionable career strategies.

Led by Professor Chew Seen-meng, our MBA teaching faculty and Director of Global Development, and honourably joined by Mr Iain Drayton, Head of Investment Banking in Asia Ex-Japan at Goldman Sachs; the session provided unparalleled insights into the macroeconomic trends and strategic thinking required to navigate today’s financial markets. Iain shared insights from his distinguished career, shedding light on the evolving dynamics of the investment banking sector. His reflections on leadership, strategic thinking, and his philanthropic advocacy for accessible education.

Key Takeaways from the Discussion:

• The importance of understanding the global macroeconomic landscape to inform decision-making.
• Strategies for career advancement in the highly competitive finance sector.
• Insights into aligning academic knowledge with real-world financial challenges.

LEAP programme is a comprehensive learning journey beyond campus and beyond graduation, fostering engagement with the CUHK MBA’s BEAM stakeholders. “Director’s Table”, one of LEAP’s serial initiatives, brings together MBA students and alumni to share personal interests and business insights while developing life-long personal relationships.