On 8th June 2025, CEIBS Global EMBA programme hosted the fourth edition of its annual symposium entitled: Building Bridges: China and Europe, recognising and celebrating 50 years of diplomatic relations between these two economic superpowers.Around 250 participants attended this event – a diverse audience including CEIBS current students, alumni and faculty, along with guests drawn from the interconnected worlds of business and academia.

“The older generations grew up in very tough times. But the younger generations are raised in a very comfortable environment and they don’t have the chance to prove themselves.”

"Before, people were coming to China just to have better access to the Chinese market, now you come to China to improve your processes. And AI is really pushing that forward.”

CEIBS Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour Mai Ke (Michael) has been named amongst Poets & Quant’s 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2025.

May 17, 2025. Shanghai – From education and technology to art and business, eight inspirational leaders from various fields shared cutting-edge ideas at TEDxCEIBS 2025 on our Shanghai campus today, together exploring the theme “Refine”. Organised by current CEIBS MBA participants, this year’s event was a celebration of craftsmanship, depth, and the art of living with intention.

In a world shaped by rapid innovation and shifting priorities, healthcare companies are being tested on their ability to remain agile, adaptive, and driven by purpose.

CEIBS President (European) Prof. Dominique Turpin delivered a keynote address and moderated a high-level panel at the AAPBS Academic Conference on May 19.

The CEIBS Alumni Ghana Chapter recently hosted a memorable induction ceremony to welcome new members and officially swear in the newly constituted Executive Council, led by Dr. David Amoo-Osae Jnr. Held at the CEIBS Accra Campus, the event brought together alumni for an evening of learning, sharing, and networking.

"The only thing that Chinese companies lack is brand power." 

“In these troubled geopolitical times, universities and schools play a critical role in fostering mutual understanding between powers. They are poles of dialogue and bridges between continents.”

“We must manage our differences and competitions in a responsible way… our divergences must be addressed with responsibility [and] sincerity.”

CEIBS is proud to announce the official launch of the Global Master in Management (Global MiM) CEIBS (Switzerland) – ESCP Double Degree Programme.

On April 14th 2025, CEIBS welcomed Andrew Miles, former President of Sam’s Club China to the Shanghai Campus for the latest edition of the Beyond Classroom series. Hosted by Professor Frank Bournois, CEIBS Vice President and Dean, the event drew an audience of almost 100 CEIBS faculty, students, alumni and guests.

"Both trading partners need to address growing imbalances in their relationship to preserve ties in an 'insecure and unstable' world."

EU Ambassador to China quoted by the Financial Times saying European companies do not enjoy an even playing field with their local counterparts.

"I think this is basically to show that both sides are talking - and that itself is very important.”

Celebrating five decades of partnership and looking toward a shared future

CEIBS celebrated the appointment of Mr. Charles Michel as Distinguished Professor with an appointment ceremony at the school’s Shanghai campus.