Global Unicorn Series

XIANG Bing
Dr. Xiang Bing is the Founding Dean and Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of China Business and Globalization at Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Under his leadership, CKGSB has evolved from a fledgling school to one of the most influential business schools in China with a global reputation since its establishment in November 2002.

LI Wei
Dr. Li is Professor of Economics, Associate Dean for Asia and Oceania, Director of Case Center, and Director of Big Data Economic Research Center at the Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB). Before joining CKGSB, Dr. Li was Professor of Business Administration (with tenure) at the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration, University of Virginia, where he has served on the faculty since 2000.

SUN Tianshu
Tianshu Sun is a Dean’s Distinguished Chair Professor of Information Systems and Director of the Center for Digital Transformation at CKGSB. He has been tenured at USC Marshall School of Business, held a joint appointment in Computer Science and been recognized with Robert R. Dockson Named Professorship.

Wei LI
Wei Li is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at the University of Sydney Business School and the Program Director for the Master of International Business. Bringing a wealth of expertise in international business and cross-border economic relationships. Wei Li provides strategic leadership and guidance to future leaders in global commerce.

Suresh CUGANESAN
Suresh Cuganesan is Deputy Dean (Students and Strategic Innovation) and Professor in the Discipline of Strategy, Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney Business School.

ZHU Limin Research Director, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization
Dr Liming Zhu is a Research Director at CSIRO’s Data61, the AI/digital arm of Australia’s national science agency, and a conjoint professor at UNSW. He contributes to the OECD.AI’s AI Risks and Accountability, the Responsible AI at Scale think tank at Australia’s National AI Centre, ISO AI standards committees, and Australia’s AI safety standard.

Hanjing XU Non-executive Director, Tietto Minerals
Mr Xu has enjoyed a successful career in the natural resources industry over the last 25 years. Mr Xu led China and CNNC in its launch into the international resource industry with a number of first breakthroughs in Chinese mining industry, including first trade investment in alumina of Alcoa, first international project finance for mining in China and first international company mining in China. He was a keynote speaker at the opening session of PDAC 2010 in Canada. He is now actively involved in research on Chinese mining reform and regarded as a leading authority in this area.

Ning CHEN CEO, Goldwind Australia
Ning Chen, based in Sydney, NSW, AU, is currently a Chief Executive Officer at Goldwind Australia. Focuses on building a clean energy-centered business layout, Goldwind features coverage of energy development, devices, services, and utilization, to continuously advance towards the goal of "driving a renewable future". In energy development, Goldwind seeks in-depth development and management of local clean energy resources to empower and optimize regional energy structures and provide efficient and safe energy asset management services.

This program is tailored for APAC leaders such as:

• Founders and C-level executives of unicorn companies, promising startups, and businesses
• Investors spanning venture capital, private equity firms, and other investment entities
• Senior executives from organizations facing disruption
• Key figures from NGOs, senior government officials, and representatives from the public sector

You’ll engage with leading industry experts, unicorn founders, seasoned investors, and a global network of peers at networking events, industry visits, and the program workshops co-designed and co-delivered by CKGSB and The University of Sydney.