The evening’s program included addresses from Dean Daniel Muzyka; Nadir Patel, Canadian Consul General in Shanghai; Professor He Zhiyi, Associate Dean, Antai College of Economics and Management, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Mr. Dicky Yip, Executive Vice President, Bank of Communications, General Manager Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd.; and Mr. Yong Hong, President of IMBA Class Four. Brian Bemmels, Senior Associate Dean Academic Programs recognized Alcatel-Lucent as the program’s top employer.
“China (including Hong Kong) is home to the largest contingent of Sauder alumni outside of Canada,” says Grace Wong, Senior Advisor International, UBC Office of Provost and Sauder Assistant Dean and emcee for the evening. “The energy in the room was indicative of the pride and sense of connection alumni here feel with both UBC and Sauder. We are excited to see the UBC Sauder Business Club of Greater China take form and the benefits it will bring to alumni in the region.”