CEIBS Executive Lounge

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Apple Greater China Vice President and Managing Director Isabel Ge Mahe about using technology to make the world a better place, inspiring women leaders and finding your mission in life. 00:00 Introduction 00:40 Leaving the world a better place 01:49 Inspiring a principle-based vision 03:12 Inclusion and diversity 05:43 People, values and technology 09:01 Promoting a culture of innovation within organisations 12:02 Sustainability and society 16:23 Educating women in tech 20:07 Transitioning from tech to leadership 22:51 Advice for female MBAs 26:07 Lessons from Steve Jobs 26:56 Outro Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with PALFINGER Vice President, Sales and Service, North America, Alberto Cavaggioni about working with cross-cultural teams, the impact of digital and forging a career in luxury goods. Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Coming to China to build a career in luxury goods 2:40 Major learning points from the China experience 4:40 Cultural differences in the workplace 6:52 Adapting to working with cross-cultural teams 8:30 The importance of building an international career 10:39 MNCs and adopting a global mind-set 12:31 The future of the luxury market in China 13:58 The impact of digital on the luxury market 16:21 The luxury drivin

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Mango CEO East Asia & India and CEIBS Global EMBA 2012 alum David Sancho about re-learning in China, the impact of digital and fashion industry skills for MBAs. Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Three steps to re-learning in China 03:03 The importance of nurturing a powerful local team 04:49 The transformation of the Chinese fashion industry 08:07 Producing for the local market 08:52 The impact of digital on supply chains 10:30 Strategies for foreign fashion brands in China 12:54 Combining digital and brick-and-mortar 14:26 China’s unique ecosystem 15:36 Exporting experience from China 17:04 At home at CEIBS 19:00 Fashio

#CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Tidalwave Partner and FAO Global Head of APAC Strategy Cameron Johnson about the state of the US-China digital conflict, the evolution of manufacturing in China and getting the best out of Chinese teams. Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here 00:00 Introduction 00:39 Coming to China 02:01 US-China digital conflict 03:38 Tips for tech companies entering China 06:16 Challenges for entrepreneurs in China 08:28 The evolution of manufacturing in China 10:37 Innovation in China 12:00 Career advice for MBAs in China 13:20 Starting your own company in China 14:26 Supply chain trends in China 16:28 The role of foreign companies in the Chinese market 18:42 Ge

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with former Bayer Greater China President Celina Chew about taking risks and facing your fears, managing cross-cultural teams and the value of coming to China to advance your career development. Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Transiting from law to MNCs and coming to China 04:20 Taking risks and facing your fears 06:04 Important qualities for success 08:13 Leading by example 09:19 Managing multi-cultural teams 11:57 Doing business in different countries 14:10 Anticipating and preparing for disruption 17:21 Head office and local office communication 18:52 Forging a successful career in China 21:27 Returning home 23:20 Value

#CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Former Executive Director and Current Board Member of the #Shanghai Community Centre about opportunities and challenges for arriving foreigners, moving beyond the expat bubble and advice for women looking to advance their career in China. Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from 25 Top Executives Leading MNCs in China. Find it here 00:00 Introduction 00:47 Opportunities for expats in China 02:58 Making China more expat friendly 04:03 Challenges for arriving foreigners 05:16 Bringing your family to China 08:24 The Shanghai Community Centre’s mission 11:41 First-tier versus second- and third-tier cities 13:09 Chinese born overseas returnees 14:50 Moving beyond the expat bubble 17:01 The importance of learn

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with #Tata Group #China President James Zhan about the importance of international experience for Chinese leaders, the evolution of the #business landscape and advice for Indian #MBA students in China. 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Chinese returning to China (coming home) career by design 3:30 The importance of international experience for Chinese business leaders 5:17 Factors for MNC success in the Chinese market 6:56 Adapting to changes in China 10:28 Taking advantage of the digital revolution 13:05 The evolution of the business landscape in China 15:35 Chinese companies going overseas 18:21 Chinese-Indian business relations 22:08 Advice for Indian MBA students in China 25:25 Wrap-up Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at #CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here: Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Ex

CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with management consulting firm Korn Ferry Chairman, Asia Pacific Charles Tseng about key qualities for leaders, the impact of the digital revolution and COVID-19 on the job market and the importance of the China experience in developing your career. 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Innovation and transformation 01:46 Key leadership qualities in China 03:15 The digital revolution and the role of leaders 06:30 Leadership opportunities in China 09:00 China experience and career development 12:05 The impact of COVID-19 on the job market in China 15:29 The impact of digital on recruitment 17:18 Career advice for MBAs 21:09 Leveraging headhunting firms for job search 21:57 Wrap-up Juan Antonio Fernandez is a Professor of Management at #CEIBS. For more on his teaching and research interests, please visit his CEIBS faculty profile here: Professor Fernandez is also the co-author of a recent book entitled China CEO II: Voices of Experience from

#CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Mats Harborn, President of #Scania China Group and Former President of the European Chamber of Commerce in #China, about the fast pace of the Chinese market, finding your competitive edge and turning your passion into a career in China.

#CEIBS Professor of Management Juan Antonio Fernandez talks with Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner at #McKinsey and Director McKinsey Global Institute, Global Leader of the Cities Special Initiative, about taking advantage of the scale and speed of the Chinese market, the character of Chinese consumers, and advice for young professionals looking to develop their careers in #China.