Hong Kong Road Show 2014

How did you spend your winter break?

On January 9th and 10th, 2014, twelve students from Washington University, including students from Olin’s Specialized Masters Program and dual degree Global Masters of Science in Finance (Singapore Management University and Olin), ventured out for two days of company and alumni visits during the 3rd annual Hong Kong Road Show.  The group was led by Mark Brostoff, associate dean and director, Weston Career Center and Greg Hutchings, assistant dean and director, Specialized Masters Program.

Day #1 – We all met at Citibank Plaza, Central for introductions and a quick briefing before heading out for our first visit at Citibank.  Alum David Weisner LA ’87 was a very gracious host who assembled a team to discuss investments, capital markets and securities.

Our next stop was to the trading floor of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, followed by a special lunch presentation from alums Dan Swift and Albert Ip.  Both Dan and Albert discussed careers in corporate and investment banking and answered questions.

Our last stop was KPMG, where we learned how the firm focuses on respecting employees’ thinking and values, while helping them navigate opportunities in auditing, consulting and tax.  At each company, we heard from top executives and alumni who spoke about opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region as firms continue to expand resources there.  We learned there is a continuing need for top talent who possess a “global mindset”.

5.2.2.2.2-mtrDay #2 – Heading on the MTR to City Plaza, Taikoo Shing, HK started our day with WU alum Manyee Chow EN ’81, at Sony Pictures Entertainment.  The group was treated to goodie bags filled with Sony products while we learned about the highly competitive industry of motion pictures, international distribution and the challenges of a changing business model within the film industry.

For our next visit, we were especially pleased to visit with current members of the Barclay’s investment banking group, who also hosted us for lunch and good networking conversation.

Back on the MTR, we headed to Quarry Bay to visit Emerson Asia.  The visit ncluded a comprehensive presentation by Henry Ma, Director and Regional Treasurer on the global structure of the multi-national firm headquartered in St. Louis.  Finally, we ended the day back in Central for a Asia Pacific business  briefing by Richard Vuylseke, President, American Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and members of his team.  We were also joined by alum Vincent Lee, LA’04, head of the WU Hong Kong alumni chapter, and several Olin juniors currently in Hong Kong for spring semester study abroad exchange program.

All in all, this was a very successful trip for Olin and Washington University as we continue to engage in corporate recruiting and networking around the globe.

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One Response to "Hong Kong Road Show 2014"

  1. avatar Yichen (Ellen) He

    It was a fabulous experience. I encourage everyone to participate!