Greetings From CEIBS President Zhu Xiaoming
Dear CEIBS Alumni:
Now that we have closed the first quarter of 2008 and have entered Spring, I would like to pause for a moment to reflect on our recent accomplishments and to look ahead to the rest of 2008.
In several respects, 2007 was a milestone year in the hist
ory of the development of CEIBS. Our professors, staff members and students kept “reform and development“ in mind as they strove to advance CEIBS as one of the world’s top-tier business schools. With the concerted effort of our professors, staff members, students and alumni, our school has made remarkable progress in the programs, academic research, branding, domestic and international exchanges.
In retrospect, we had a lot of good news in 2007 to share with you. Firstly, our MBA, EMBA and EDP programs have made great progress. Our MBA program, in particular, continues to be ranked No. 11 by the latest Financial Times rankings.
Secondly, the expansion and upgrading of our campus facilities have been carried forward smoothly. The construction of Beijing campus was started at October 2007 and it is expected to be completed by 2009; Shenzhen operation will be expanded to 1,500 square meters, and a long-term lease will be finalized.
Thirdly, CEIBS has attached more importance to management research, providing a valued source of new ideas for the business community. Our school has established five research institutions: CEIBS-Lujiazui International Financial Research Center, China Outsourcing Institute, CEIBS-Zhejiang University Center for International Entrepreneurship, Center for Marketing and Innovation Management, and Center for Global Operations Management and Value Chain Integration.
Fourthly, through knowledge dissemination and media campaigns, CEIBS has successfully promoted its brand Image. Last year, our school organized its first China Bankers Forum, first CEIBS-Lujiazui Finance Salon series, first Chinese Media Industry Forum, as well as hosting the third annual China Healthcare Management Forum and fifth annual Auto Industry Forum in 2007. CEIBS has secured dramatic increase of media coverage in both local and foreign media, including feature programmes broadcast on CNN International, CCTV and CBN.
Fifthly, CEIBS won the tendering of the Europe-China Business Management Training Programme financed by the EU at the end of last year, in addition to receiving matching funds committed by the Shanghai Municipality. This funding provides the financial support for the school to initiate more academic activities and to start the project of the Shanghai campus expansion. Upon winning the tender, Premier Wen Jiabao spoke highly of CEIBS as “An incubator for many excellent business leaders,” thus bringing high-profile recognition to CEIBS’ from a Chinese state leader.
Last but not least, CEIBS has recently made significant achievements in government relations and international cooperation. Our school has received many important guests from China and Europe, including King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sophia of Spain, former French President Valery Giscard D’Estaing, German Ex-Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, former French Premier Jean Pierre Raffarin, Mayor of Shanghai Han Zheng, Chairman of the Standing Committee of Shanghai Municipal People’s Congress Gong Xueping, Deputy Party Secretary of Shanghai Yin Yicui, Executive Vice-Mayor of Shanghai Feng Guoqin, Vice Minister of Education Wu Qidi, Vice Minister of Commerce Ma Xiuhong, and Vice Minister of Commerce Gao Hucheng.
Although we made great progress in 2007, CEIBS still faces fierce competition from leading domestic and international B-schools. In 2008, with consistent efforts of our professors, staff members, students and alumni, CEIBS will steadily adapt and improve while abiding by our motto of “conscientiousness, innovation, and excellence.“ Together, I am confident that this year will bring CEIBS even greater success.
CEIBS does not have a long history, but we are proud of our 6,000 outstanding alumni. CEIBS does not have a large campus, but we have 6,000 outstanding alumni as our valuable assets. Each and every one of you is an important part of the CEIBS family. We care deeply about your achievements and your career advancement. During 2008 and beyond, CEIBS will do everything possible to help you to become even more successful.
Finally, I would like to wish all alumni a happy Spring season and to remind you that you are always welcome to come back and see us！
Zhu Xiaoming
CEIBS President
