Alumni and Friends Beijing (21 May) and Shanghai (23 May) receptions

CAN WE…BALANCE ON THE EDGE OF DIGITAL CHAOS?

It’s imperative that we balance carefully on the edge of disruption and innovation. With the world constantly changing beneath us, every action has a consequence.

Join alumni and friends for a gripping talk to be delivered by Professor David Sundaram.

To ensure our technological advances support a sustainable future, we must adapt a holistic way of thinking. Environmental, societal and economic sectors are all equally important.

David will explain how the University of Auckland is at the forefront of developing designs and adaptive systems that incorporate these three elements, so leaders can create strategies that have fewer negative impacts.

David is a Professor in Information Systems and Operations Management at the University’s Business School. He was formerly Assistant Director and Consultant at the National Productivity Council in India.

We would be delighted to host you at this informative networking event.

Beijing

Tuesday 21 May 2019, 7-10pm
WeWork Pacific Century Place
2A Worker Stadium North Road, Pacific Century Place,
5/F Chaoyang Beijing 100001

Shanghai

Thursday 23 May, 6:30-9:30pm
The Langham Shanghai
99 Madang Road, Xintiandi, Shanghai 200021

Please register by Friday 17 May

For enquiries please email alumni-events@auckland.ac.nz

Alumni panellists - Beijing

Allen Qu, Founder & CEO, Netconcepts China

Allen Qu founded Netconcepts China in 2008 to provide online marketing and e-commerce solutions for industry leaders in Greater China, US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan, including Amazon, Nike, Air China, VIP.com, JD.com, Under Armour, CCTV, Haier, Philips, TCL, LG, Huawei, China Merchants Bank, Airbnb, KFC, eBay China and many more. Netconcepts China has been ranked as the No.1 SEO service provider in China, one of the largest online marketing solution providers and one of the top 10 e-commerce and mobile solution providers in China.

Allen Qu is the Special Professor of online marketing master degree at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is also the Special Adviser for Baidu College. Allen graduated from the University of Auckland with a marketing and IT degree.

Jinnee Zou, Market Manager, New Zealand King Salmon

Jinnee left NZ for China in 2011 and established Oceanus International, one of the first companies to start trading NZ seafood in China soon after the Free Trade Agreement was signed. She has extensive experience with market entry, supply chain management, sales, and market penetration for perishable foodstuffs in China.

Over the past 8 years, she has developed the market for live New Zealand abalone, mussels, oysters, and clams in China- the well-known Chinese name for NZ abalone HeiJinBao was coined by Jinnee. She has worked closely with over 300 restaurants as well as major online and offline retailers including Tmall, JD, Fruitday, Benlai; Sam’s Club, Ole, Hema, City Super, YH, G Super, City Shops.

Jinnee was appointed as the market manager by New Zealand King Salmon to develop different king salmon brands in the food service, retail and pet food markets in China. Jinnee graduated with a BA/BCom from the University of Auckland.

Alumni panellists - Shanghai

Allen Qu, Founder & CEO, Netconcepts China

Allen Qu founded Netconcepts China in 2008 to provide online marketing and e-commerce solutions for industry leaders in Greater China, US, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and Japan, including Amazon, Nike, Air China, VIP.com, JD.com, Under Armour, CCTV, Haier, Philips, TCL, LG, Huawei, China Merchants Bank, Airbnb, KFC, eBay China and many more. Netconcepts China has been ranked as the No.1 SEO service provider in China, one of the largest online marketing solution providers and one of the top 10 e-commerce and mobile solution providers in China.

Allen Qu is the Special Professor of online marketing master degree at Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is also the Special Adviser for Baidu College. Allen graduated from the University of Auckland with a marketing and IT degree.

Jessica Miao, Founder & CEO, United Media Solution

Jessica founded both United Media Solution (UMS) and Koyooo Media in 2011. With over ten years of digital marketing experience, she has forged an impressive reputation overseas and in her home country of China. Jessica specialises in helping international brands and companies successfully navigate the challenging China market. Her Shanghai-based firm, UMS, also has locations in Ningbo, Melbourne and Auckland and provides China digital marketing solutions and software development services for enterprise-level brands, including Air New Zealand, Bundaberg, Education NZ, Harrolds, Lancorp, NZTE, Rockit Apple, Tourism New Zealand, THL, Visit Britain, Vodafone and Ziwi Pet.

Having studied and worked overseas and in China, Jessica has a native understanding of both Western and Chinese cultures coupled with significant experience in the communications’ industry – both in digital media and social media marketing as well as traditional print media and journalism. Jessica graduated from the University of Auckland with a qualification in Film, TV and Media Studies.