Edward K Y Chen Distinguished Lecture Series 2008
Economic Winter: Now What?
Date: December 1, 2008 (Monday)
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong
Lecture Speaker
Mr. Jack Ma
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Alibaba Group
Synopsis
Earlier this year, Mr. Jack Ma predicted an economic winter was approaching and advised people to prepare for it in order to survive and thrive when the metaphorical snows melted. Today, that winter is clearly upon us as the world's economies are facing major challenges and bracing for the possibility of additional issues in the coming year. Mr. Ma will discuss his thoughts on the Chinese and international economies as well as share his leadership view that the strength of nations and companies is shown by how they react to harsh conditions. A major key to survival is having a positive attitude in order to embrace change and learn from and adapt to developments in the economy in order to grow and prosper in the longer term.
Programme
Welcoming Remarks and Introduction by Professor Gary C. Biddle
Dean and PCCW Chair Professor
Faculty of Business and Economics, The University of Hong Kong
Presentation by Lecture Speaker
Mr. Jack Ma
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Alibaba Group
Question-and-Answer Session
Closing Remarks by Professor Edward K Y Chen
