Recently, Professor Mike Mazzeo, Dean of Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, was invited to visit and exchange ideas at three alumni enterprises of the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program: Bosch, Sanofi and IQVIA.
Through these in-depth site visits, Dean Mike Mazzeo gained deeper insights into localized innovation within multinational corporations. He stated that amid today’s wave of globalization, the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program must focus on cutting-edge industry trends and uphold the “In China For Global” philosophy. The Program aims to empower its students and alumni to maintain forward-looking vision and forge ahead steadily amid the volatile global landscape.
Inside Bosch: Talent Strategy Behind Innovation
Dean Mike Mazzeo and the delegation from the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program visited Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd., hosted by Jiang Jian, Vice President of Bosch (China) Investment Co., Ltd. and alumnus of Cohort 2 of the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program. They gained in-depth insights into Bosch’s cutting-edge practices in technology R&D, strategic planning and brand building amid the era of domestically produced electric vehicles.
Alumnus Jiang Jian presented Bosch’s innovations in Industry 4.0 and sustainable technologies. He noted that Bosch’s rapid product iteration is underpinned by China’s robust pool of engineering talent. During the visit and discussion session, the group engaged in in-depth conversations on global strategy, localised innovation and corporate social responsibility. Bosch’s brand values and cross-cultural management experience offered valuable takeaways for all participants.
Inside Sanofi: Pharmaceutical Innovation in the AI Era
Dean Mike Mazzeo and the program delegation visited Sanofi, hosted by Shi Wang, President of Sanofi Greater China and alumnus of Cohort 6 of the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program. The group discussed topics including the links between demographic shifts in China and changing disease profiles, as well as the application of emerging technologies in pharmaceutical R&D.
Alumnus Shi Wang shared the company’s strategic push to accelerate the development of innovative medicines in recent years, and highlighted its R&D model that combines digitalization and global collaboration. Participants exchanged views on future trends in the pharmaceutical industry and international strategic partnerships.
Inside IQVIA: A New Paradigm for Globalizing China’s Pharmaceutical Innovation
Dean Mike Mazzeo and the program delegation also visited IQVIA, a world-leading pharmaceutical data science company. Shao Wenbin, Vice President and General Manager of Business Solutions for Greater China at IQVIA, as well as an alumnus from Cohort 18 of the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program, elaborated on how the company leverages the R&D dynamism and digital ecosystem of the Chinese market to enable data-driven medical decision-making and explore new business models for cross-border collaboration.
Alumni Breakfast Roundtable: Reflections Amid a Shifting Global Landscape
During breaks in the schedule, Dean Mike Mazzeo held a breakfast meeting with alumni representatives of the Fudan University-Washington University EMBA Program. The alumni representatives hail from sectors including new energy, commercial real estate, retail, healthcare, internet and industrial manufacturing. They shared on-the-ground observations and insights from their respective industries. The current unpredictable global business landscape continues to pose new challenges for corporate global strategies. While the international operations of alumni companies have been impacted to some extent, they have also witnessed tremendous potential and strengths of Chinese enterprises going global, leaving the alumni confident about international markets.
From a business school perspective, Dean Mike Mazzeo then shared his views on global business trends, offering his observations and perspectives on macro topics such as global tech innovation, international geopolitical and economic conditions, and the trajectory of globalization.
The Fudan University -Washington University EMBA Program will continue to support alumni throughout their lifelong journey of growth, empowering them to become versatile management professionals equipped with global strategic vision, business acumen and technological innovation capabilities. While consistently creating social value, these alumni can contribute wisdom and strength to addressing global challenges. Dean Mike Mazzeo also expressed his hope that alumni can achieve substantial career advancement through the Program’s systematic lifelong learning ecosystem.