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Date: Thursday, October 19
Time: 13:30-16:45
Price: RMB 350 for a single ticket | RMB 600 for two people

Who should attend: Anyone who is interested in the conference. Attendance upon approval of Chamber staff.

Access to the survey data: Report is only available for survey participants. No purchasing access to either the data or the report.

Executive Summary:
The Suzhou Center HR Conference strives to provide foreign ventures’ executives in China an overview of the next generation of global leaders companies need to lead the business in China. The conference will take place on Thursday, October 19, 13:30-16:45.

The conference will start with a speech on the strategic view into how multinationals are preparing and restructuring their global talent pool in a competitive environment of rising costs and constant battle for talent. Following the opening speech, there will be a discussion on how multinationals diversify leadership to business goals in China on a regional, national and global level.

Wilson Wang, General Manager from Caterpillar Suzhou, will share his experiences and insights from a business perspective on what kind of leaders foreign ventures need in the Chinese market and how can local talents strive to lead with a global vision.

Shirley Gu, VP of HR North Asia from Vesuvius Zyarock Ceramis Suzhou, will share case studies on planning and reality, and case studies on how to help grow the next generation of global leaders with the below key points.
  • Succession plan versus open competing platform
  • Leadership development program and regional free exchange to let talent shine
  • Conflicts management between individual candidate and management
  • Manage talent without English proficiency in North Asia

Joy Zhang, HR Director, Talent Acquisition & Development from PPG Industries, will share the frame to target, allocate and develop talent fit for the new business requirements with cases on successful and not so successful successors.
Speakers:
  • Shirley Gu, VP of HR, North Asia, Vesuvius Zyarock Ceramic Suzhou
  • Wilson Wang, General Manager, Caterpillar Suzhou
  • Joy Zhang, HR Director, Talent Acquisition & Development, Asia Pacific, PPG Industries
  • Jane Yang, Deputy Chief Representative, AmCham Shanghai Suzhou Center

Agenda:
13:30-14:00 RSVP & Networking
14:00-14:05 Opening Remarks
14:05-14:35 Presentation 1
14:35-14:45 Q&A
14:45-15:15 Presentation 2
15:15-15:25 Q&A
15:25-15:40 Tea Break
15:40-16:10 Presentation 3
16:10-16:20 Q&A
16:20-16:45 Release of the Salary Survey

For Sponsorship Guide, please click here.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Jane Yang, Deputy Chief Representative, Suzhou Center
T: (+86 512) 6296-0130
Email: jane.yang@amcham-shanghai.org

For event information, please contact:
Alex Jin, Deputy Chief Representative, Suzhou Center
T: (86 512) 6296-0132
Email: alex.jin@amcham-shanghai.org

Cancellation Policy:
The hotel will prepare food and beverage per PAX, therefore, any cancellation will not be refunded.

Location

Hyatt Regency Suzhou
#88 Huachi Street Suzhou Industrial Park
Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

10425

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Contact us

For additional event or venue information, please email jane.yang@amcham-shanghai.orgYou can also reach us at +86 51262960130

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