The 2023 Global Executive Program in China (GEPC) participants and the 2022 alumni attended the program's Ice Breaking session early this month. The program is into its second year after the pilot program was introduced last year.
GEPC program creates a space for global leaders who are interested in seeking opportunities in China and collaborating with Chinese companies internationally.
It provides international leaders with theoretical and practical frameworks to nurture their Chinese business acumen, as well as utilize the abundant resources and connections from Tsinghua School of Economics and Management (Tsinghua SEM).
The participants from eight different countries were committed to embarking on an exciting adventure with GEPC.
DI Ruipeng, the Director of Global Executive Courses, Tsinghua SEM, and Tomas Casas, Director of the China Competence Center University of St. Gallen attended the sessions and made inspiring presentations about the GEPC and the opportunities and challenges of doing business with Chinese companies in China and in the international market.
DI Ruipeng, the director of Global Executive Courses, Tsinghua SEM
In his presentation, Di shared his insight about the new administration and leadership China will provide business confidence and certainty to the investment world of Chinese market.
He further added that China was not only seeking for higher growth but also for higher quality and sustainable growth, in terms of green energy, innovation, environmental protection, etc.
DI believes China has market potential beyond the imagination of international leaders.
Dr. Tomas Casas, the Director of China Competence Center, St. Gallen University
China’s rise is inevitable, says Dr. Casas. He added it was very important for business and executive managers who want to create new opportunities in China and in international market to understand it.
He emphasized on the value of the GEPC program in not only helping global leaders stay competitive in the Chinese market, but also in the international market as well.
After the presentations, participants also introduced themselves and shared their goals in the GEPC and their interests in China and the global market.
“My main focus is to develop a stronger business relationship and friendship between China and Mexico, by understanding both markets, their opportunities and challenges to close the gap,” says Héctor Dorbecker, Counsellor of Economic, Technology, New Industries and Financial Affairs from the Embassy of Mexico in China said.
“Aiming to increase bilateral Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) and grow the participation of Mexican companies in the Chinese market, with a special focus on high-end manufacturing, automotive traditional and EV, clean energy, aerospace, technology, new industries such as AI, VR, AR, Blockchain, among others, and construct financial mechanisms to tackle climate change and develop SMEs.
“In that sense, I have a significant gap on knowledge and expertise about Chinese government, its culture, market, key stakeholders and identifying more efficiently what Chinese business opportunities fit in the Mexican market, both inbound and outbound.
“With this in mind, my expectation of the program is that will transform my understanding about China and thus will empower me to be a closer friend and ally to strengthen in a strategical way the bilateral relationship between China and Mexico, which at the end will have as an outcome that Chinese and Mexican thrive together by building sustainable public-private businesses.”
Héctor Dorbecker, 2023 GEPC Participant
A 2022 alumnus, Mansoor Mohamed, the Hub Head Asia Pacific of South African Tourism was impressed with at the 2023 class as they were from a diverse group of very energetic and enthusiastic entrepreneurs as well as industry and government.
He wished them a prosperous and rewarding learning experience at Tsinghua SEM.
Mansoor Mohamed, 2022 GEPC Participant
At the end the of the Ice Breaking session, Di welcomed all the new students and expressed his excitement for the journey ahead.
There is no one way to succeed in China as international business leaders, he said.
With the best cohort of Chinese professors in different fields, participants in 2023 GEPC will begin the unique adventure for their own institutions and countries.
About GEPC
The diversity and the dynamic of the Chinese market create unlimited opportunities for its stakeholders but also pose various challenges. In today's global context, understanding how to conduct business in or with China is vital to succeeding internationally. The program is designed to help senior executives and business leaders not only identify opportunities but also overcome challenges in the Chinese business world. Through lectures, case studies, and company visits, participants will gain a premium skill set to help them evaluate potential business opportunities and develop strategies. This program aims to give a comprehensive view of Chinese business practices in order to deepen the understanding of the market and meet customers' expectations.
Admission for 2023 cohort is still open. Welcome to join us!
Source: Tsinghua SEM
Editors: Maria, Guo Lili
