Podcast

In this episode, our alumna Sarah Atiq from Class of 2021 who now works for Euromonitor International, a world's leading independent provider of strategic market research, shared how companies stay ahead of the game in today's competitive business environment by applying business intelligence in decision making. From Doha to London, and Singapore to Hong Kong, Sarah also spoke about her experience on navigating an international career and achieving professional transition in Hong Kong after MBA.

In this episode, we invited Kannes Wong (Class of 2021), Head of strategy and planning, sustainability officer of the CEO office at the Zurich Insurance Hong Kong, to speak about her experience successfully ascending to leadership roles in corporate strategy and development. Looking back, she shared about her leadership philosophy and how it has evolved along the way, as well as advice for navigating growth during times of uncertainty. Kannes also shed lights on opportunities and trends of sustainability initiatives in Hong Kong’s insurance industry, and how she drives ESG innovation and performance for one of the world's largest insurance companies.

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Kritika Taneja (Class of 2019), a distinguished professional who shared the unique benefits that Hong Kong offers to aspiring management consultants. During the interview, Kritika highlighted the exceptional opportunities available in Hong Kong and discuss how MBA students can leverage these advantages to establish themselves in the field of management consulting. Gain valuable knowledge on how to navigate the vibrant business landscape of Hong Kong and position yourself for success.

Sakshi Gulati (Class of 2020), a manager at KPMG China, shares her remarkable career journey in this episode. From working with prestigious firms like KPMG and Deloitte to pursuing her MBA at HKU Business School, Sakshi's story is filled with ambition and determination. She reveals how she successfully managed internships alongside her studies, the transformative impact of her MBA programme, and her current role in finance transformation at KPMG China. Prepare to be inspired by her proud achievements, including leading training initiatives and spearheading a critical data management project.

Vincci Mok (Class of 2022) is a senior manager of digital innovation and technology at Digital G. Her career journey is a testament to the transformative power of an MBA education. As a graduate of the HKU part-time MBA programme, Vincci successfully made a career transition from civil engineering to digital innovation and technology. In this episode, she shares her personal experience of utilizing the MBA programme to empower herself in the STEM industry and offers valuable advice to those who are considering pursuing an MBA to advance their career. Vincci's insights shed light on the challenges faced by women in STEM and offer valuable lessons for anyone looking to make a significant career transition.

Geoff Mak (Class of 2003) has a wealth of experience in managing fashion and consumer brands in China. Leveraging his decades worth of experience, he has established his own training and consultancy business to help other brands break into the fast-growing consumer market in China. In this episode, Geoff explains how his HKU MBA experience equipped him with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complex business environment of China, and shares his unique insights on upcoming trends in China's dynamic and ever-changing consumer market.

Alex Qiu (Class of 2020) is the Founder and CEO of MR.SPARKLING, an original sparkling wine brand targeting young and trendy consumers in Mainland China. A born entrepreneur with a passion for alcoholic beverages, Alex played a vital role in promoting the burgeoning wine culture in China through his business ventures. In this episode, Alex shares his journey as an entrepreneur and how the HKU MBA programme helped him overcome the challenges of running a business.

Chandan Gupta, full-time MBA Class of 2012, is a Senior Relationship Manager at Credit Suisse. Through the HKU MBA programme, he successfully relocated from India to Switzerland via Hong Kong and changed his career from engineering to private banking. In this episode, Chandan discusses upcoming trends in the private banking sector and his career transformation.