2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum In Partnership With
Gathering of Top Global Talent in Asia
January 7-8, 2013
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
Featuring: • First of its kind Global Career Forum • Unparalleled global networking platform connecting MNCs with top global MBA talent from U.S.A., Australia, Canada, Europe, and Asia, all in one location • International career opportunities across industries in Asia • Top talent acquisition & branding opportunities for MNCs • Content for MBA career services professionals and employers presented by the MBA CSC Powered by:
Platinum Sponsors:
Corporate Sponsors:
Media Partner:
MBA CAREER SERVICES COUNCIL GLOB AL ASSOCI AT I ON FOR M BA CAR EER S ER VICE S PROFESSION ALS & E M PLOYERS MBA CSC was founded in 1994 and has over 480 members representing a diverse group of over 200 MBA programs and corporations located in the U.S. and internationally. We provide networking and learning through: • • • • • • •
Collaborative conferences Webinars Communication tools Comprehensive research Benchmarking Best practice sharing Standards for reporting employment data
WHY OUR M E M B E RS CH O O SE MBA CSC: “MBA CSC provides an ideal platform where we enjoy learning best practices from peer schools, understanding market trends and recruiter needs, connecting with career related service providers, and learning standards.” - Yvonne Li, China Europe International Business School
”MBA CSC enables me to build an amazing network of career services professionals. I’m able to connect with them throughout the year to share best practices and innovative ideas – the impact on my business has been amazing!” -Sue Collard, Dell
MORE INFORMATION: WWW.MBACSC.ORG P.O. Box 47478 | Tampa, FL 33646 813.220.3191 | execdirector@mbacsc.org
2ND ANNUAL NAAMBA GLOBAL CAREER FORUM Table of Contents Participating Companies & Organizations
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About NAAMBA & MBA CSC
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Greeting Letters
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Agenda
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Global Networking Reception
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MBA CSC Program
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Employer Showcases
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Global Career Forum Booth Listing & Hiring Positions
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Acknowledgements
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2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum is Proudly Sponsored By Platinum*:
Corporate*:
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*List of hiring positions and booth numbers are listed on page 8.
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About the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA): The National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA), is a nonprofit, 501 (c)(3), professional organization dedicated to the advancement and empowerment of Pan-Asian professionals globally. We are:
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An organization with global reach An organization that is truly Pan-Asian An organization that strives to create a critical mass of Pan-Asian professionals across industries An organization driven to cultivating and developing the next generation of Pan-Asian leaders, today An organization driven to propelling Pan-Asian professionals into C-Suite positions
5th Annual NAAMBA
Leadership Conference & Exposition
September 19-21, 2013
www.asianmba.org
Hilton New York | New York, U.S.A
About the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC): The MBA Career Services Council is a professional organization for business school career services representatives and employers who hire MBAs. We provide education, information and expertise for the support and development of the professions. Membership benefits include networking, online communications, professional development and global events. MBA CSC Future Events MBA CSC 6th Annual European Conference April 7 – 10, 2013 | University of Edinburgh Business School, United Kingdom MBA CSC 21st Annual Global Conference June 25 – 28, 2013 | Omni Shoreham, Washington, DC
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Greetings from Jino Ahn
CEO & Founder National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA)
Greetings from Mark Peterson President MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC)
January 7, 2013 Dear Sponsors, Attendees, Speakers, and Supporters, Welcome to the 2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum. Thank you for joining us. I extend my warmest welcome to all on behalf of the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) and the Co-organizer of this event, the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC). I would like to thank Sheraton Hotel & Towers for providing a world-class venue for our event. I would also like to recognize countless other people who have helped behind the scenes in making this event a reality! Taking into consideration the feedback we received after our inaugural Global MBA Leadership Conference & Exposition (January 2012 in Singapore), we have tailored this event to primarily a recruiting event. This Global Career Forum is designed to provide top talent acquisition and branding opportunities to companies and a unique opportunity for job seekers to connect with recruiters from across industries. We thank the MBA CSC for once again partnering with us for this event and for organizing sessions for schools and employers at the event, focusing on recruiting and career services trends and best practices in Asia. We wish everyone a successful event. Warmest Regards,
Jino Ahn President & Founder National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA)
January 7, 2013 On behalf of the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) Board of Directors, welcome to the 2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum. We are excited to partner with the National Association of Asian MBAs (NAAMBA) in support of this exciting event, and we’re thrilled that you are here! As the premier provider of education, information and expertise for the support and development of individuals in the MBA career management and employment professions, MBA CSC invites our colleagues in the industry to join us for Tuesday afternoon conference sessions to network, discuss industry trends and best practices, and learn about MBA CSC's professional development opportunities for career services representatives and employers. With more than 180 corporate and business school members worldwide, the vision of the MBA Career Services Council is to be the foremost resource and expert in global MBA career services and global MBA employment. As we continue to expand our presence and services to our growing membership in Asia, we invite you to become involved at this significant time in MBA CSC's history. I would like to thank Karen Dowd from the Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, Vinika Rao from INSEAD, Singapore, Ann Nowak from Liberty Mutual, and their committee, for excellent leadership in the planning of the Global Career Forum. I'd also like to extend my sincere appreciation to Jino Ahn, Founder and CEO and Robina Singh, Program Manager for the National Association of Asian MBAs for their vision to create and execute this world-class Career Forum. Welcome to Hong Kong!
Mark Peterson President, MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) 3
2nd Annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum In Partnership with
January 7-8, 2013
Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel & Towers
Agenda: Day 1 Monday, January 7, 2013 8:00 am 8:30 am - 9:45 am 8:30 am - 10:00 am 10:00 am - 2:30 pm 10:00 am - 5:00 pm 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm 2:40 pm - 3:40 pm 3:50 pm - 4:50 pm 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Registration Opens (Outside Ballroom B&C, Level 3) General Session: Successfully Navigating Asian Job Market & Landing Your Dream Job! (Ballroom A, Level 3) Coffee/Tea Station (Foyer, Level 3) - Sponsored by MBA Focus Career Forum (Ballroom B&C, Level 3) On-Site Interviews (Tang Room I, Level 3) Lunch (Ballroom B&C + Foyer, Level 3) Employer Showcase I: Unleash Your Power: Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Ballroom A, Level 3) Employer Showcase II: MBA Career Opportunities at Eli Lilly & Company (Ballroom A, Level 3) Global Networking Reception - Meet the Recruiters! (Ching Room & Ching Terrace, Level 4) Featuring Keynote Remarks by Achal Agarwal, President-Asia Pacific, Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Agenda: Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2013 8:00 am 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Registration Opens (Outside Sung Room, Level 4) On-Site Interviews (Tang Room I, Level 3)
MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) Sessions: Open to employer and school representatives only 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm 1:15 pm - 1:20 pm
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Welcome: Meet & Greet; Overview of the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) and its Europe and Asia Initiatives (Sung Room I, Level 4) Break
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm [concurrent]
For Schools: Overview of MBA CSC Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and their potential application by business schools in Asia (Sung Room I, Level 4)
1:20 pm - 2:20 pm [concurrent]
For Employers: Employer Roundtable -- recruiting trends and hiring practices in Asia (Sung Room II, Level 4)
2:20 pm - 2:25 pm
Break
2:25 pm - 3:25 pm
Trends in Graduate Management Recruiting and Hiring -- trends in companies that recruit MBAs for careers in Asia (Sung Room I, Level 4)
3:25 pm - 3:30 pm
Break
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Alumni Panel: Working in Asia -- panel of business school alumni who live and work in Asia (Sung Room I, Level 4)
4:30 pm - 4:35 pm
Break
4:35 pm - 5:00 pm
Wrap-Up/Close (Sung Room I, Level 4)
Day 1 Monday, January 7, 2013
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Global Networking Reception (Ching Room & Ching Terrace, Level 4)
Keynote Speaker:
Achal Agarwal
President – Asia Pacific Kimberly-Clark International
Achal has more than 30 years of experience in managing large, complex and fast-growing organizations in Asia.Since early 2012, Achal has been leading Kimberly-Clark’s (KC) Asia Pacific consumer business. Prior to this, Achal served as President of North Asia, Kimberly Clark Corporation from 2008 when he joined the company. Under his leadership, there was a business turnaround in Greater China which is now set on a high growth trajectory. Before joining Kimberly-Clark, he was Chief Operating Officer of PepsiCo’s beverage business in Greater China where he spent more than a decade. Achal is an alumni of Delhi University and Wharton.
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Day 2 Tuesday, January 8, 2013
1:00-5:00pm
MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) Sessions
MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) – Asia Recruiting and Career Services Trends and Issues – a Special Meeting for Employer and School Representatives Hosted by the MBA CSC The MBA CSC Sessions will focus on recruiting and career services trends and best practices in Asia. This half-day post-forum event is designed for recruiters, hiring managers, and company representatives, and for career services and university officials from graduate business schools who are attending the 2nd annual NAAMBA Global Career Forum in Hong Kong. There is no extra fee to attend this program for registered Career Forum attendees. Meet fellow hiring managers and school officials. Learn about the MBA Career Services Council, best practices, and graduate business recruiting and career services trends and issues. Hear from graduates of our schools who are living and working in Asia, and learn about the MBA Career Services Council Asian Expansion Initiative. Your Program Hosts are Karen Dowd, University of Denver Daniels College of Business; Vinika Rao, INSEAD-Singapore; Ann Nowak, Liberty Mutual Insurance; and Mark Peterson, Iowa State University.
Schedule: 1:00-1:15pm
Welcome; meet and greet; overview of the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) and its Europe and Asia Initiatives (Sung Room I, Level 4)
Network with attending hiring managers and school representatives; meet current and former MBA CSC Board members; learn about the benefits the organization has to offer to graduate business schools and corporate recruiters and about the plans to expand services for schools and employers in Asia. Moderators: Mark Peterson, Director, MBA/Graduate Business Career Services, Iowa State University and President, MBA Career Services Council, and Karen Dowd, head of Career Services, Daniels College of Business, University of Denver, Chair, MBA CSC Asian Initiative, and Co-Chair, MBA CSC Asia Program 1:15-1:20pm
Break
1:20-2:20pm
[choice of one of two programs]:
For Schools: (Sung Room I, Level 4) - Overview of the MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) Standards for Reporting MBA Employment Statistics and their potential application by business schools in Asia (Sung Room I, Level 4) – are you interested in learning more about how schools report their employment data for purposes of rankings and surveys? Learn about the Standards the MBA CSC developed to bring transparency, fairness and consistency to this process. Members of the MBA CSC will present information on how the Standards are now being applied in Europe and the resources available to assist member schools in Asia in working with the Standards. Moderators: Mark Peterson/MBA CSC Board Members For Employers: Employer Roundtable (Sung Room II, Level 4) – recruiting trends and hiring practices in Asia. Share and learn from your global colleagues. Discussion will open to address your challenges and successes regarding hiring in Asia. A wonderful opportunity to share, learn and develop a peer network in Asia. Moderator: Ann Nowak, Director of Recruiting, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Member, MBA CSC Board and MBA CSC Asia Program Co-Chair 2:20-2:25pm
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Break
2:25-3:25pm Trends in Graduate Management Recruiting and Hiring (Sung Room I, Level 4) – trends in companies that recruit MBAs for careers in Asia Representatives of the Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC), the professional association for accredited graduate business schools worldwide, will present information from current research on the recruiting outlook, employment trends, economic factors in Asia, salaries, types of companies recruiting MBA/MS graduates, and qualities sought by recruiters. The content will be specific to companies seeking to recruit professionals for positions in Asia and to schools seeking to place their students in Asia.
Day 1 Monday, January 7, 2013 Employer Showcases
Unleash Your Power: Kimberly-Clark Corporation 2:40 pm – 3:40 pm (Ballroom A, Level 3) Presenter: Kenneth Whitaker, Vice President, Sales & Marketing, Kimberly-Clark China u Our People Philosophy u Leading brands that matter: Essentials for a better life u Brief dive into some of our product innovations u Some financials about our company u Our recognitions & awards u Career road map u Engaging videos on essentials for a
Presenters: Julia Herries, Regional Director-Asia Pacific, GMAC, with assistance from Danielle Jervis, Associate Director, Marketing-Asia Pacific, GMAC and Michelle Sparkman Renz, Director, Research Communications, GMAC
better life, Unleash Your Power and Diversity & Inclusion at Kimberly-Clark u Full time employment opportunities application and selection process
3:25-3:30pm
u Students interested to work at Kimberly-Clark u Students that are passionate to learn more about Kimberly-Clark
Break
3:30-4:30pm Alumni Panel: Working in Asia (Sung Room I, Level 4) – panel of business school alumni who live and work in Asia A panel of recent MBA grads who have launched their career in Asia will provide insights to employers and universities on the economy and how it is affecting business, job opportunities and hiring, cultural differences in the work place, and hints for US and Asian organizations planning on hiring in Asia. This workshop will be driven by questions from the audience. Moderator: Vinika Rao, Head of Asia, INSEAD Career Services and Co-Chair, MBA CSC Asia Program 4:30-4:35pm
Break
4:35-5:00pm Level 4)
Wrap-Up/Close (Sung Room I,
Who should attend:
and what it is like to work at Kimberly-Clark
u Students who are interested in the Consumer Products Industry
and our products
u Everyone is welcome!
MBA Career Opportunities with Eli Lilly & Company 3:50 pm – 4:50 pm (Ballroom A, Level 3) Presenter: Jannie Oosthuizen, Vice President, Asia Operations, Eli Lilly & Company Please join us for a corporate presentation to learn about Eli Lilly and Company. Jannie Oosthuizen, Vice President, Asia Operations, will discuss the company’s MBA program, the pharmaceutical industry and Lilly’s vision and strategy. He will also talk about his Lilly career which includes assignments most recently in Hong Kong as well as Korea, Russia and South Africa. MBA intern and full time candidates are welcome to attend.
Join us to discuss potential plans for continuing to provide valuable resources for employers and career services professionals in Asia and with interest in Asia. Share your ideas and needs, and volunteer for future events. Moderators: Mark Peterson and Karen Dowd Note: MBA CSC Sessions are open to employer and school representatives only.
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Booth Listing
Company
Booth #
Eli Lilly & Company
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GE
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Kimberly-Clark Corporation
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Liberty Mutual Insurance
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CUHK MBA Programs, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
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College of Business, City University of Hong Kong
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Evisors, LLC.
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Hiring Positions
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Eli Lilly & Company
Kimberly-Clark Corporation
Full Time - Marketing (China, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Thailand) Full Time - Finance (China, India, Japan, Philippines)
Kimberly-Clark Asia Pacific is hiring for the following positions:
Interns - Marketing (China, India, Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam) Interns - Finance (Japan, Korea, Philippines) Interns - HR (China, Japan, Korea, Philippines) Interns - IT (China, Japan)
Full Time - E-Commerce Manager (Australia) Full Time - Brand/ Product Manager (China, Taiwan, Malaysia) Full Time - Brand Trade Activator (Thailand) Full Time - Geographic Business Manager (Vietnam) Full Time - Business/ Financial Analyst (Taiwan, Malaysia) Internship - Marketing (Singapore)
GE
Liberty Mutual Insurance
GE representative(s) will be on-site to recruit candidates for their Experienced Commercial Leadership Program (ECLP).
Liberty Mutual representative(s) will be on-site to recruit candidates for their Corporate Development Program (CDP).
Acknowledgements & Special Thanks NAAMBA Jino Ahn, Robina Singh, Heesun Kim Asian Diversity, Inc. (ADI) Alan Wong MBA Career Services Council (MBA CSC) Megan Hendricks, Karen Dowd, Mark Peterson, Vinika Rao, Ann Nowak, Ruby Lam, Elma Reka AT Media, Inc.
Venus Design
Tracy Kim
Seto Wai Chung
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