STANFORD - NUSEXECUTIVE PROGRAMME

IN INTERNATIONALMANAGEMENT 2009

EXECUTIVEEDUCATION

execed.nus.edu

B U S I N E S SS C HOO L

"I strongly recommend the programme to all whohave business interests in Asia. It was very well-structured, interactive and relevant in the dynamicand fast-changing business environment and enabledme to gain unique insights into the Asian perspectiveof doing international business."

Mr Nikolai SapounovPresidentRascoUnited States of America

01 Strategic Alliances.Global Partnerships. Foreign Markets.

02 27 Years of Partnership03 Singapore Experience05 Curriculum07 Who Should Attend? / How Will You Benefit?08 Typical Class Profile09 Testimonials11 Previous Participating Companies13 Faculty Spotlight17 Programme Venue and Accommodation18 Application Form

contents

01 Strategic Alliances.Global Partnerships. Foreign Markets.

02 27 Years of Partnership03 Singapore Experience05 Curriculum07 Who Should Attend? / How Will You Benefit?08 Typical Class Profile09 Testimonials11 Previous Participating Companies13 Faculty Spotlight17 Programme Venue and Accommodation18 Application Form

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2009 marks the 27th year of the Stanford-NUS Executive Programme in InternationalManagement conducted in Singapore. Close to 2,000 executives have participated andsharpened their perspectives through this intensive course.

Global markets, cross-border supplies, strategic alliances and international partnerships.The clockwork of business today takes place in an international environment. Yet, whilethe basic principles of management are universal, they are often interpreted and applieddifferently in different parts of the world.

Combining the best of Western and Eastern schools of thought, the programme offersvaluable management theories and practices, with the added benefit of Asian perspectives,to give you a strong competitive edge. It also offers a unique opportunity to interact withand learn from leading faculty from opposite sides of the Pacific Rim, as well as from adiverse group of executives from around the world. >>

Strategic Alliances.Global Partnerships. Foreign Markets.

STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSSince the Stanford Business School began its firstExecutive Education programme in 1952, more than20,000 students have graduated from its executiveprogrammes. Recognised as one of the leading schoolsof management in the world, the faculty researchesand works with leading companies around the globeto establish innovative leading-edge managementpractices. >>

For more information on theStanford Graduate School of Business,please visit gsb.stanford.edu

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOLEstablished in 1965, NUS Business School is knownfor i ts focus in providing management thoughtleadership from an Asian perspective, enabling ourstudents and corporate partners to leverage on thebest global knowledge and deep Asian insights to drivebusiness growth in Asia and around the world. Thiscombination of global knowledge and Asian insightsis reflected in all aspects of its research, teaching andindustry outreach. As Asia's Global Business School,NUS Business School is a leading authority on businessin Asia. >>

For more information onNUS Business School's Executive Education programmes,please visit exec.nus.edu

27 Years of Partnership BetweenTwo Distinguished Institutions

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2009 marks the 27th year of the Stanford-NUS Executive Programme in InternationalManagement conducted in Singapore. Close to 2,000 executives have participated andsharpened their perspectives through this intensive course.

Global markets, cross-border supplies, strategic alliances and international partnerships.The clockwork of business today takes place in an international environment. Yet, whilethe basic principles of management are universal, they are often interpreted and applieddifferently in different parts of the world.

Combining the best of Western and Eastern schools of thought, the programme offersvaluable management theories and practices, with the added benefit of Asian perspectives,to give you a strong competitive edge. It also offers a unique opportunity to interact withand learn from leading faculty from opposite sides of the Pacific Rim, as well as from adiverse group of executives from around the world. >>

Strategic Alliances.Global Partnerships. Foreign Markets.

STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESSSince the Stanford Business School began its firstExecutive Education programme in 1952, more than20,000 students have graduated from its executiveprogrammes. Recognised as one of the leading schoolsof management in the world, the faculty researchesand works with leading companies around the globeto establish innovative leading-edge managementpractices. >>

For more information on theStanford Graduate School of Business,please visit gsb.stanford.edu

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOLEstablished in 1965, NUS Business School is knownfor i ts focus in providing management thoughtleadership from an Asian perspective, enabling ourstudents and corporate partners to leverage on thebest global knowledge and deep Asian insights to drivebusiness growth in Asia and around the world. Thiscombination of global knowledge and Asian insightsis reflected in all aspects of its research, teaching andindustry outreach. As Asia's Global Business School,NUS Business School is a leading authority on businessin Asia. >>

For more information onNUS Business School's Executive Education programmes,please visit exec.nus.edu

27 Years of Partnership BetweenTwo Distinguished Institutions

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A GLOBAL CITY OF OPPORTUNITIESOver the past few years, Singapore's achievements havebeen recognised internationally in various publicationsand studies. Some of the accolades received are:

SINGAPORE IS THE WORLD'SEASIEST PLACE TO DO BUSINESSDoing Business 2009 Report, World Bank

2ND MOST COMPETITIVE ECONOMYIMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008

3RD IN WORLD BUSINESSENVIRONMENT RANKINGSEIU Country Forecast, February 2008

BEST LABOUR FORCEBERI's 2008 Labour ForceEvaluation Measure (LFEM) Report

"BEST BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT"IN ASIA PACIFICEIU Country Forecast, 2007

Singapore's diverse multicultural society, stable economy, business-friendly environment and exponential growth over thelast few decades have enabled Singapore to grow into one of the most cosmopolitan states in the world today.

Not only has Singapore gained international recognition for being a key regional trading centre, the world's busiest port, anda top location for investment, it is also known for being a leading international financial centre, with more than 500 of theworld's largest and most reputable financial institutions operating on the island. In addition, Singapore is the fourth largestforeign exchange trading centre in the world after London, New York and Tokyo.

One of the most connected cities in Asia, by air, sea, as well as telecommunications linkages, Singapore has attracted 7,000resident multinational companies and 100,000 enterprises to become part of it's vibrant, dynamic business environment.

With it's unique blend of modernity and traditional charm, Singapore is a city where talent gathers to exchange innovativeideas, pioneer new businesses, engage in exciting career opportunities and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Singapore is also renownedas one of Asia's premiere education hubs, offering a diverse and distinctive mix of educational services amidst a safe, stable,efficient and comfortable environment. >>

Singapore -A Global City that Inspires

MOST COMPETITIVE ASIAN ECONOMYWorld Competitiveness Report 2008

WORLD'S MOST 'NETWORK READY' COUNTRYGlobal Information Technology Report 2005/2006,World Economic Forum

MOST COST-COMPETITIVE PLACEFOR BUSINESSKPMG Competitive Alternatives Study, 2006

BEST BUSINESS DESTINATION CITYDestinAsian Reader's Choice Award 2006

ASIA'S NO.1 PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAYMercer Human Resource Consulting, 2005-2006

For more information on the Singapore experience, please visit the Singapore Tourism Board's website atwww.visitsingapore.com

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A GLOBAL CITY OF OPPORTUNITIESOver the past few years, Singapore's achievements havebeen recognised internationally in various publicationsand studies. Some of the accolades received are:

SINGAPORE IS THE WORLD'SEASIEST PLACE TO DO BUSINESSDoing Business 2009 Report, World Bank

2ND MOST COMPETITIVE ECONOMYIMD World Competitiveness Yearbook 2008

3RD IN WORLD BUSINESSENVIRONMENT RANKINGSEIU Country Forecast, February 2008

BEST LABOUR FORCEBERI's 2008 Labour ForceEvaluation Measure (LFEM) Report

"BEST BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT"IN ASIA PACIFICEIU Country Forecast, 2007

Singapore's diverse multicultural society, stable economy, business-friendly environment and exponential growth over thelast few decades have enabled Singapore to grow into one of the most cosmopolitan states in the world today.

Not only has Singapore gained international recognition for being a key regional trading centre, the world's busiest port, anda top location for investment, it is also known for being a leading international financial centre, with more than 500 of theworld's largest and most reputable financial institutions operating on the island. In addition, Singapore is the fourth largestforeign exchange trading centre in the world after London, New York and Tokyo.

One of the most connected cities in Asia, by air, sea, as well as telecommunications linkages, Singapore has attracted 7,000resident multinational companies and 100,000 enterprises to become part of it's vibrant, dynamic business environment.

With it's unique blend of modernity and traditional charm, Singapore is a city where talent gathers to exchange innovativeideas, pioneer new businesses, engage in exciting career opportunities and enjoy a vibrant lifestyle. Singapore is also renownedas one of Asia's premiere education hubs, offering a diverse and distinctive mix of educational services amidst a safe, stable,efficient and comfortable environment. >>

Singapore -A Global City that Inspires

MOST COMPETITIVE ASIAN ECONOMYWorld Competitiveness Report 2008

WORLD'S MOST 'NETWORK READY' COUNTRYGlobal Information Technology Report 2005/2006,World Economic Forum

MOST COST-COMPETITIVE PLACEFOR BUSINESSKPMG Competitive Alternatives Study, 2006

BEST BUSINESS DESTINATION CITYDestinAsian Reader's Choice Award 2006

ASIA'S NO.1 PLACE TO LIVE, WORK AND PLAYMercer Human Resource Consulting, 2005-2006

For more information on the Singapore experience, please visit the Singapore Tourism Board's website atwww.visitsingapore.com

Curriculum

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PROGRAMME FOCUSFinance• Cash Flow, Valuation & Investment Decisions• Earnings Quality Management• International Project Analysis• Valuation in Asia

Leadership & Change• Cultural Intelligence & Global Leadership• Managing Global Teams• Organisational Architecture & Culture• Organisational Identity & Authenticity• Regulatory Challenges in China• Strategic Negotiations• Strategy, Social Responsibility

& the Business Environment• The Common Law & Torts

Marketing - Global & Asian Perspectives• Building a Global Brand• Decommoditising Through Branding• Marketing in Asia• New Product Market & Brand Extension• Value-Based Market Paradigms

Supply Chain Integration• Constructing a Productive Team• Supply Chain Management & Strategy

The programme consists of about 50 lectures and classdiscussions, interspersed with group-study sessions in whichyou and your teammates will analyse and discuss case studiesand other materials in preparation for your classes.

Course materials range from case studies in marketing andbusiness strategy, to the latest research by faculty from thetwo distinguished business schools.

Company visits and talks by prominent industry speakersand business leaders will be planned on some evenings. >>

IMPORTANT EVENTS

DATES & FEES

15 - 29 August 2009

US$ 16,000 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)Accommodation and some meals are not included in the fee.Please see section on Accommodation for hotel information.

EligibilityCandidates must have:• Eight or more years of significant managerial experience• Be proficient in English as all classes and reading materials

are in English

Application Deadline3 August 2009

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months inadvance. Applications received after deadline will be considered on spaceavailability.

A TYPICAL DAY IN CLASS

8.30 - 9.30 am Study Group: Prepare Cases and Assigned Readings for Class Discussion

9.30 - 10.45 am Marketing in Asia: Market Entry Challenge - Dr Prem Shamdasani

10.45 - 11.15 am Break

11.15 - 12.30 pm Marketing in Asia: Disintermediation - Dr Prem Shamdasani

12.30 - 1.45 pm Lunch Talk

1.45 - 2.45 pm Study Group: Prepare Cases and Assigned Readings for Class Discussion

2.45 - 4.00 pm Introduction to Supply Chain Management - Dr Seungjin Whang

4.00 - 4.30 pm Break

4.30 - 5.45 pm Supply Chain Integration - Dr Seungjin Whang

6.30 - 9.00 pm Networking Dinner cum Corporate Talk by Senior Company Official

Examples of Session HighlightsORGANISATIONAL CULTUREApart from analysing a firm's culture by looking at its origin, sustainability, and how it canbe managed strategically, this session examines the relationship between the culture andthe architecture of the organisation.

TRENDS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTCase studies will be used to showcase how changes in supply chain management impactcompanies. This session discusses cross-enterprise partnerships to deliver better serviceat lower costs. It will explore the next step beyond technological innovations, where asupply chain can react as fast as market and production conditions change. In addition,you will learn how a company can utilise decision sciences tools in Customer RelationshipManagement. >>

Opening Dinner, RegistrationSaturday, 15 August 2009and Programme Briefing

Classes Commence Sunday, 16 August 2009

Closing Dinner Saturday, 29 August 2009

Curriculum

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PROGRAMME FOCUSFinance• Cash Flow, Valuation & Investment Decisions• Earnings Quality Management• International Project Analysis• Valuation in Asia

Leadership & Change• Cultural Intelligence & Global Leadership• Managing Global Teams• Organisational Architecture & Culture• Organisational Identity & Authenticity• Regulatory Challenges in China• Strategic Negotiations• Strategy, Social Responsibility

& the Business Environment• The Common Law & Torts

Marketing - Global & Asian Perspectives• Building a Global Brand• Decommoditising Through Branding• Marketing in Asia• New Product Market & Brand Extension• Value-Based Market Paradigms

Supply Chain Integration• Constructing a Productive Team• Supply Chain Management & Strategy

The programme consists of about 50 lectures and classdiscussions, interspersed with group-study sessions in whichyou and your teammates will analyse and discuss case studiesand other materials in preparation for your classes.

Course materials range from case studies in marketing andbusiness strategy, to the latest research by faculty from thetwo distinguished business schools.

Company visits and talks by prominent industry speakersand business leaders will be planned on some evenings. >>

IMPORTANT EVENTS

DATES & FEES

15 - 29 August 2009

US$ 16,000 per participant (subject to prevailing GST)Accommodation and some meals are not included in the fee.Please see section on Accommodation for hotel information.

EligibilityCandidates must have:• Eight or more years of significant managerial experience• Be proficient in English as all classes and reading materials

are in English

Application Deadline3 August 2009

Participants are strongly encouraged to apply at least two months inadvance. Applications received after deadline will be considered on spaceavailability.

A TYPICAL DAY IN CLASS

8.30 - 9.30 am Study Group: Prepare Cases and Assigned Readings for Class Discussion

9.30 - 10.45 am Marketing in Asia: Market Entry Challenge - Dr Prem Shamdasani

10.45 - 11.15 am Break

11.15 - 12.30 pm Marketing in Asia: Disintermediation - Dr Prem Shamdasani

12.30 - 1.45 pm Lunch Talk

1.45 - 2.45 pm Study Group: Prepare Cases and Assigned Readings for Class Discussion

2.45 - 4.00 pm Introduction to Supply Chain Management - Dr Seungjin Whang

4.00 - 4.30 pm Break

4.30 - 5.45 pm Supply Chain Integration - Dr Seungjin Whang

6.30 - 9.00 pm Networking Dinner cum Corporate Talk by Senior Company Official

Examples of Session HighlightsORGANISATIONAL CULTUREApart from analysing a firm's culture by looking at its origin, sustainability, and how it canbe managed strategically, this session examines the relationship between the culture andthe architecture of the organisation.

TRENDS IN SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENTCase studies will be used to showcase how changes in supply chain management impactcompanies. This session discusses cross-enterprise partnerships to deliver better serviceat lower costs. It will explore the next step beyond technological innovations, where asupply chain can react as fast as market and production conditions change. In addition,you will learn how a company can utilise decision sciences tools in Customer RelationshipManagement. >>

Opening Dinner, RegistrationSaturday, 15 August 2009and Programme Briefing

Classes Commence Sunday, 16 August 2009

Closing Dinner Saturday, 29 August 2009

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• Senior executives with significant responsibility of drivingbusiness internationally and in the Pacific Rim

• Senior executives of international companies that havejoint ventures with Asian partners, or wi th Asianresponsibilities

• Participants must have eight or more years of significantmanagement exper ience, and have an interest inmanagement theory and practices in an internationalcontext

Who Should Attend?

AGE DISTRIBUTION34 and Under 6%35-39 21%40-44 27%45-49 25%50 and Over 21%

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTEDGovernment and others 23%Manufacturing 15%Computers/Electronics 4%Financial 2%Telecommunications/IT 10%Transportation 17%Petroleum/Oil/Mining 2%Other 27%

GEOGRAPHIC ORIGINSingapore 52%United States of America 6%South East Asia 10%Other Asia 12%China and Hong Kong 10%Africa/Europe/Middle East 10%Australia/New Zealand 2%

EDUCATIONBachelor's or Equivalent 42%MBA 21%Other Masters 16%PhD/Other Doctorate 21%

Typical Class Profile

This intensive two-week programme will enable you to:• Incorporate fundamental concepts and the latest insights

on management strategy to achieve competitive advantage• Use tools to improve your analytical and behavioural skills,

and ultimately enhance your leadership abilities in yourorganisation

• Gain a deeper understanding of differences in culture andmanagement practices in the East and West

• Develop a strong network of experienced managers fromdifferent industries and countries

How Will You Benefit?

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• Senior executives with significant responsibility of drivingbusiness internationally and in the Pacific Rim

• Senior executives of international companies that havejoint ventures with Asian partners, or wi th Asianresponsibilities

• Participants must have eight or more years of significantmanagement exper ience, and have an interest inmanagement theory and practices in an internationalcontext

Who Should Attend?

AGE DISTRIBUTION34 and Under 6%35-39 21%40-44 27%45-49 25%50 and Over 21%

INDUSTRIES REPRESENTEDGovernment and others 23%Manufacturing 15%Computers/Electronics 4%Financial 2%Telecommunications/IT 10%Transportation 17%Petroleum/Oil/Mining 2%Other 27%

GEOGRAPHIC ORIGINSingapore 52%United States of America 6%South East Asia 10%Other Asia 12%China and Hong Kong 10%Africa/Europe/Middle East 10%Australia/New Zealand 2%

EDUCATIONBachelor's or Equivalent 42%MBA 21%Other Masters 16%PhD/Other Doctorate 21%

Typical Class Profile

This intensive two-week programme will enable you to:• Incorporate fundamental concepts and the latest insights

on management strategy to achieve competitive advantage• Use tools to improve your analytical and behavioural skills,

and ultimately enhance your leadership abilities in yourorganisation

• Gain a deeper understanding of differences in culture andmanagement practices in the East and West

• Develop a strong network of experienced managers fromdifferent industries and countries

How Will You Benefit?

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Testimonials

"This is a brilliant programme for experiencedbusiness leaders, managers and entrepreneurs.It is a must for business leaders to have a 360˚view of the context and concepts, and a commandof professional management. The programme helpsrefresh the core lessons in leadership, financeaccounting, strategy, branding, decision-making,organisational-behaviour and design, Far EasternAsian economic development, technology,management, operations and human resourcedevelopment."

HUSSAIN NAQVI CEO & PartnerMediacom International LLC, United Arab Emirates2003 Participant

"There are two key takeaways that I got from thecourse. The first came from the professors who,without exceptions, were outstanding in theirpresentations, their relevance and their knowledgeof the subject theories; and second, and just asimportant, were the other participants. Coming fromapproximately 19 countries and from very differentbackgrounds, they provided a very broad insight tothe conduct of the course."

ANDREW MOORE Commercial DirectorGeelong Grammar School, Australia2008 Participant

"I strongly recommend the programme to all whohave business interests in Asia. It was very well-structured, interactive and relevant in the dynamicand fast-changing business environment andenabled me to gain unique insights into the Asianperspective of doing international business."

NIKOLAI SAPOUNOV PresidentRasco US, United States of America2007 Participant

"The Stanford-NUS Executive Programme providesa wide range of subjects relevant to doing businesstoday. The group study sessions offer excellentopportunities for sharing insights and ideas."

SIM GIM KOON DirectorSingapore Telecommunications Ltd, Singapore2004 Participant

"Truly world-class, the intensity and sequence ofthe programme keeps one connected to the corelearning experience, which in turns provides freshperspectives. Attending the programme has helpedme dramatically in all aspects of my business."

MOHAMMAD RAMZAN SHEIKH Chief ExecutiveMainland Husnain Pakistan Ltd, Pakistan2007 Participant

"The curriculum is very well structured. I can relateevery single topic and session to the industry andday-to-day work that I do. So I really appreciatethe programme. I will highly recommend it toanyone of my peers and colleagues."

YU YANG Chief Representative - ChinaGrosvenor Limited, China2008 Participant

"I found a lot of value in the programme as it reallyenriches the mind. It puts you through a numberof exercises that really stretch things that youknew from the past - the things that you probablyneed to revisit. The opportunity to meet a diversegroup of peers across cultures, industries andgovernments is just fantastic. To make these typesof relationships and to learn at the same time, youcan't get any better than that!"

DENNIS W ROSE Vice President - PacificCitrix Systems Hong Kong Ltd, Hong Kong2006 Participants

"The professors areabsolutely top-notch!Interacting with participantsfrom close to 20 countriesprovided an outstandingopportunity to network,exchange experiences andopinions. A very beneficialand inspiring experience."STEVEN GILMORE Senior Operations ManagerThe Boeing Company, United States of America2001 & 2007 Participant

"I have benefitted in two ways, and it hasbeen a rare enriching experience. For one,it has allowed me, in a very short period oftwo weeks, to get a very broad overview ofhow businesses are run, and this is all inpart due to the experienced faculty who haveimmense experience in doing consultingwork in the region, and secondly due to thediverse nature of the participants comingfrom different geographical regions as wellas from different business backgrounds."

CHUA MENG SENG Deputy Head, Naval OperationsRepublic of Singapore Navy, Singapore2008 Participant

"One of the key advantages thatI have found in attending thiscourse is that there areorganisations growingenormously, and consequentlywe are restructuring soperspectives on strategicdevelopment in organisationaldesign culture have really givenme a framework in which tolook at some of the challengesthat other organisations arefacing."JUDITH GUY Regional DirectorInternational Baccalaureate, Asia PacificIBS Education Foundation, Singapore

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Testimonials

"This is a brilliant programme for experiencedbusiness leaders, managers and entrepreneurs.It is a must for business leaders to have a 360˚view of the context and concepts, and a commandof professional management. The programme helpsrefresh the core lessons in leadership, financeaccounting, strategy, branding, decision-making,organisational-behaviour and design, Far EasternAsian economic development, technology,management, operations and human resourcedevelopment."

HUSSAIN NAQVI CEO & PartnerMediacom International LLC, United Arab Emirates2003 Participant

"There are two key takeaways that I got from thecourse. The first came from the professors who,without exceptions, were outstanding in theirpresentations, their relevance and their knowledgeof the subject theories; and second, and just asimportant, were the other participants. Coming fromapproximately 19 countries and from very differentbackgrounds, they provided a very broad insight tothe conduct of the course."

ANDREW MOORE Commercial DirectorGeelong Grammar School, Australia2008 Participant

"I strongly recommend the programme to all whohave business interests in Asia. It was very well-structured, interactive and relevant in the dynamicand fast-changing business environment andenabled me to gain unique insights into the Asianperspective of doing international business."

NIKOLAI SAPOUNOV PresidentRasco US, United States of America2007 Participant

"The Stanford-NUS Executive Programme providesa wide range of subjects relevant to doing businesstoday. The group study sessions offer excellentopportunities for sharing insights and ideas."

SIM GIM KOON DirectorSingapore Telecommunications Ltd, Singapore2004 Participant

"Truly world-class, the intensity and sequence ofthe programme keeps one connected to the corelearning experience, which in turns provides freshperspectives. Attending the programme has helpedme dramatically in all aspects of my business."

MOHAMMAD RAMZAN SHEIKH Chief ExecutiveMainland Husnain Pakistan Ltd, Pakistan2007 Participant

"The curriculum is very well structured. I can relateevery single topic and session to the industry andday-to-day work that I do. So I really appreciatethe programme. I will highly recommend it toanyone of my peers and colleagues."

YU YANG Chief Representative - ChinaGrosvenor Limited, China2008 Participant

"I found a lot of value in the programme as it reallyenriches the mind. It puts you through a numberof exercises that really stretch things that youknew from the past - the things that you probablyneed to revisit. The opportunity to meet a diversegroup of peers across cultures, industries andgovernments is just fantastic. To make these typesof relationships and to learn at the same time, youcan't get any better than that!"

DENNIS W ROSE Vice President - PacificCitrix Systems Hong Kong Ltd, Hong Kong2006 Participants

"The professors areabsolutely top-notch!Interacting with participantsfrom close to 20 countriesprovided an outstandingopportunity to network,exchange experiences andopinions. A very beneficialand inspiring experience."STEVEN GILMORE Senior Operations ManagerThe Boeing Company, United States of America2001 & 2007 Participant

"I have benefitted in two ways, and it hasbeen a rare enriching experience. For one,it has allowed me, in a very short period oftwo weeks, to get a very broad overview ofhow businesses are run, and this is all inpart due to the experienced faculty who haveimmense experience in doing consultingwork in the region, and secondly due to thediverse nature of the participants comingfrom different geographical regions as wellas from different business backgrounds."

CHUA MENG SENG Deputy Head, Naval OperationsRepublic of Singapore Navy, Singapore2008 Participant

"One of the key advantages thatI have found in attending thiscourse is that there areorganisations growingenormously, and consequentlywe are restructuring soperspectives on strategicdevelopment in organisationaldesign culture have really givenme a framework in which tolook at some of the challengesthat other organisations arefacing."JUDITH GUY Regional DirectorInternational Baccalaureate, Asia PacificIBS Education Foundation, Singapore

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Some ParticipatingCompanies in Recent Years

Maersk (United States)Mattel Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)Metropolis Electric Authority (Thailand)Mindshare Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)Ministry of Defence (Singapore)Ministry of Health (New Zealand)Mitsui and Company (Japan)Motorola (Singapore)Myanmar Int'l Terminals ThilawaNational Computer Systems (Singapore)National Environment Agency (Singapore)National Printer (Malaysia)National Semiconductor (Korea, Japan,Singapore, Hong Kong)National Social Security Fund (Tanzania)NCR SingaporeNorthrop Grumman Sperry Marine (Singapore)Novell (Australia)Novo Nordisk Pharma (India)Office of the Civil Service Commission(Thailand)Orient Cement (India)Orient Overseas Container Lines (India)PETRONAS (Malaysia)Pharmacia and Upjohn Asia (Hong Kong,Thailand)Philips Electronic (Singapore)Pico Art International (Singapore)PSA Corporation (Singapore)PT Bank Central Asia (Indonesia)Rasco US

Ravensdown Fertiliser (New Zealand)RayChem (Singapore)Saudi ORIX Leasing CompanySeagate Technology (Singapore)SemHotel Management (Singapore)Siemens (Germany, Singapore, China)Sinclair Knight Merz (New Zealand)Singapore General HospitalSingapore TechnologiesSingapore Turf ClubSTIEC Technologies (India)Stryker Far East (Taiwan)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyTektronix Southeast Asia (Singapore)Telstra Corporation (Australia)Texas Instruments (Taiwan, Korea, Philippines)Texmaco Group (Indonesia)The Boeing Company (United States)TNT Express Worldwide (Philippines)Trinity Partners, CAIP Group (China)Union Bank of NigeriaV-Sun Securities (China)Watercare Services (New Zealand)Westinghouse Electric (Singapore)Wong Hong Engineering (Malaysia)

Adelaide Bank (Australia)Advantest Corporation (Japan, Singapore)Agilent Technologies (Taiwan, USA)Amedes S.P.A. (Italy)Amway China CompanyApplied Materials (Malaysia, Singapore)Arab Bank (Australia, Korea, Singapore)Australian Department of DefenseAvery Dennison (Singapore)Attune LankaBayer Polyurethanes (Shanghai) (China)BP (China, Malaysia, Singapore)Baker Norton Asia (Hong Kong)Bank International (Indonesia)Bells Controls (India)Calenergy International (Philippines)Caltex (Philippines)Celki Medical Company (Hong Kong)Chartered Ammunition Industries (Singapore)Colgate-Palmolive (Hong Kong, Malaysia)Contempo Fashions (Hong Kong)Coopers Brewery (Australia)Covance Asia (Singapore, China)Cummins (Korea)Datacraft (India, Singapore)Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) (Singapore)Defence Technology and Resource Office (Singapore)Dentsu (Japan)Department of Standards MalaysiaDepartment of Trade & Industry (South Africa)Deutsche Bank AG (Singapore)Dow Corning (Japan)

Eaton Power Quality (Singapore)Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (Hong Kong)Fujitsu (Japan)Hakuto Company (Japan)Hans Einhell AG (Germany)Henkel (China)Hewlett-Packard (Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, USA, China)Honda Cars Makati (Philippines)Hong Kong Housing AuthorityHydril Company (United Kingdom)IDS Logistics (Philippines)India GypsumIndus Motor Company (Pakistan)Intel Products (Indonesia)International Finance Corporation (China)Jaiprakash Industries (India)Jubail Region Telecom (Saudi Arabia)Komatsu (Japan)Korea Industrial GasesKuoni Travel Ltd Destination Management (Hong Kong)Lam Research SingaporeLand Transport Authority (Singapore)Lucent Technologies (China, Singapore, Taiwan)

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Some ParticipatingCompanies in Recent Years

Maersk (United States)Mattel Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)Metropolis Electric Authority (Thailand)Mindshare Asia Pacific (Hong Kong)Ministry of Defence (Singapore)Ministry of Health (New Zealand)Mitsui and Company (Japan)Motorola (Singapore)Myanmar Int'l Terminals ThilawaNational Computer Systems (Singapore)National Environment Agency (Singapore)National Printer (Malaysia)National Semiconductor (Korea, Japan,Singapore, Hong Kong)National Social Security Fund (Tanzania)NCR SingaporeNorthrop Grumman Sperry Marine (Singapore)Novell (Australia)Novo Nordisk Pharma (India)Office of the Civil Service Commission(Thailand)Orient Cement (India)Orient Overseas Container Lines (India)PETRONAS (Malaysia)Pharmacia and Upjohn Asia (Hong Kong,Thailand)Philips Electronic (Singapore)Pico Art International (Singapore)PSA Corporation (Singapore)PT Bank Central Asia (Indonesia)Rasco US

Ravensdown Fertiliser (New Zealand)RayChem (Singapore)Saudi ORIX Leasing CompanySeagate Technology (Singapore)SemHotel Management (Singapore)Siemens (Germany, Singapore, China)Sinclair Knight Merz (New Zealand)Singapore General HospitalSingapore TechnologiesSingapore Turf ClubSTIEC Technologies (India)Stryker Far East (Taiwan)Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing CompanyTektronix Southeast Asia (Singapore)Telstra Corporation (Australia)Texas Instruments (Taiwan, Korea, Philippines)Texmaco Group (Indonesia)The Boeing Company (United States)TNT Express Worldwide (Philippines)Trinity Partners, CAIP Group (China)Union Bank of NigeriaV-Sun Securities (China)Watercare Services (New Zealand)Westinghouse Electric (Singapore)Wong Hong Engineering (Malaysia)

Adelaide Bank (Australia)Advantest Corporation (Japan, Singapore)Agilent Technologies (Taiwan, USA)Amedes S.P.A. (Italy)Amway China CompanyApplied Materials (Malaysia, Singapore)Arab Bank (Australia, Korea, Singapore)Australian Department of DefenseAvery Dennison (Singapore)Attune LankaBayer Polyurethanes (Shanghai) (China)BP (China, Malaysia, Singapore)Baker Norton Asia (Hong Kong)Bank International (Indonesia)Bells Controls (India)Calenergy International (Philippines)Caltex (Philippines)Celki Medical Company (Hong Kong)Chartered Ammunition Industries (Singapore)Colgate-Palmolive (Hong Kong, Malaysia)Contempo Fashions (Hong Kong)Coopers Brewery (Australia)Covance Asia (Singapore, China)Cummins (Korea)Datacraft (India, Singapore)Defence Science & Technology Agency (DSTA) (Singapore)Defence Technology and Resource Office (Singapore)Dentsu (Japan)Department of Standards MalaysiaDepartment of Trade & Industry (South Africa)Deutsche Bank AG (Singapore)Dow Corning (Japan)

Eaton Power Quality (Singapore)Food & Environmental Hygiene Department (Hong Kong)Fujitsu (Japan)Hakuto Company (Japan)Hans Einhell AG (Germany)Henkel (China)Hewlett-Packard (Singapore, Malaysia, Germany, USA, China)Honda Cars Makati (Philippines)Hong Kong Housing AuthorityHydril Company (United Kingdom)IDS Logistics (Philippines)India GypsumIndus Motor Company (Pakistan)Intel Products (Indonesia)International Finance Corporation (China)Jaiprakash Industries (India)Jubail Region Telecom (Saudi Arabia)Komatsu (Japan)Korea Industrial GasesKuoni Travel Ltd Destination Management (Hong Kong)Lam Research SingaporeLand Transport Authority (Singapore)Lucent Technologies (China, Singapore, Taiwan)

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Faculty Spotlight

This programme is taught by internationally recognised fulltime faculty from both the Stanford Graduate School ofBusiness and the NUS Business School, all of whom areexperienced in teaching senior level executives. >>

PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

PROFESSOR SEUNGJIN WHANG• Jagdeep and Roshni Singh

Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business

• Co-Director, the Stanford Global SupplyChain Management Forum

Professor Whang's research interest is insupp l y cha in managemen t and theeconomics of information systems. He hasstudied how demand information may bedistorted in a supply chain and whatimpacts a secondary market (whereretailers exchange excess inventories) hason a supply chain. He has also addressedvarious pricing issues in a congestion-prone facility. For example, he has studiedthe optimal priority prices in a queuingsystem where users have their privateinformation about the benefit, time valueand service requirement. Also, he hasanalysed the menu of fixed-up-to tariffsstructure commonly used for mobile phoneservice. Professor Whang specialises ininformation management, performancemeasurement and incentives, logistics,economics and supply chain management.

PROFESSOR GLENN R. CARROLL• Lawrence W. Lane Professor of

Organisational Behaviour and Change• Professor of Sociology (by courtesy),

School of Humanities and SciencesStanford Graduate School of Business

Professor Carrol l 's research interestsinclude organisational theory, strategicmanagement, and industrial revolution. Hehas pioneered ecological approaches toorganisational analysis, as well as theirapplication to strategy. Professor Carrollpioneered the study of population dynamicsamong organisations, examining how thedemographics affect corporate change.

He is also known for his work in the areasof indust r ia l deve lopment , s t ra teg icmanagement, organisational and industrialrevolution.

DR PREM SHAMDASANI• Associate Professor of Marketing

and Chairman (Executive Education),NUS Business School

• Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive(APEX) MBA Programme

• Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programmes

• PhD, University of Southern California,Los Angeles

Dr Shamdasani has received numerouscommendations and awards for teachingexcel lence. He is also very act ive inexecutive development and consulting forc o r p o r a t e c l i e n t s i n c l u d i n g M N C s ,ministr ies and government agencies.

Dr Shamdasani's research and teachinginterests include brand management, newproduc t marke t i ng , r e t a i l s t r a t egy,relationship marketing, and cross-culturalconsumer behaviour.

STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY

DR JESPER B. SORENSEN• Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate

School of Business• PhD, Stanford University

Dr Sorensen is a sociologist specialisingin t he s tudy o f dynamics o f bo thorganisations and careers, with work thatcovers a wide range of topics ranging fromfirm per formance to social inequality.

Dr Sorensen won (with Toby E. Stuart) the2006 Administrative Science QuarterlyAward for Scholarly Contribution for theart ic le "Aging, Obsolescence and theOrganizational Innovation" (ASQ, 2000).He also won the 2006 Teacher of the YearAward from the MIT Sloan School ofManagement. He has served as bothAssociate and Consulting Editor for theAmerican Journal of Sociology, is on theEditorial Board of Administrative ScienceQuarter ly, and is a Senior Edi tor ofOrganization Science.

DR FRANCIS J. FLYNN• Associate Professor,

Stanford Graduate School of Business• PhD, University of California in Berkeley

Dr Flynn's research investigates issues ofemployee cooperation, diversity in workgroups, and leadership in organisations.His recent work considers how employeescan develop healthy patterns of cooperationand whether the inf luence of genderstereotypes on workplace dynamics can bemitigated. His scholarly articles appear inmore than a dozen publications that spanthe f ie lds of management and socia lpsychology.

Dr Flynn currently sits on the boards ofAdministrat ive Science Quarter ly andAcademy of Management Journal and is amember of the Academy of Managementa n d t h e A m e r i c a n P s y c h o l o g i c a lAssociation.

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Faculty Spotlight

This programme is taught by internationally recognised fulltime faculty from both the Stanford Graduate School ofBusiness and the NUS Business School, all of whom areexperienced in teaching senior level executives. >>

PROGRAMME DIRECTORS

PROFESSOR SEUNGJIN WHANG• Jagdeep and Roshni Singh

Professor of Operations, Information, and Technology, Stanford Graduate School of Business

• Co-Director, the Stanford Global SupplyChain Management Forum

Professor Whang's research interest is insupp l y cha in managemen t and theeconomics of information systems. He hasstudied how demand information may bedistorted in a supply chain and whatimpacts a secondary market (whereretailers exchange excess inventories) hason a supply chain. He has also addressedvarious pricing issues in a congestion-prone facility. For example, he has studiedthe optimal priority prices in a queuingsystem where users have their privateinformation about the benefit, time valueand service requirement. Also, he hasanalysed the menu of fixed-up-to tariffsstructure commonly used for mobile phoneservice. Professor Whang specialises ininformation management, performancemeasurement and incentives, logistics,economics and supply chain management.

PROFESSOR GLENN R. CARROLL• Lawrence W. Lane Professor of

Organisational Behaviour and Change• Professor of Sociology (by courtesy),

School of Humanities and SciencesStanford Graduate School of Business

Professor Carrol l 's research interestsinclude organisational theory, strategicmanagement, and industrial revolution. Hehas pioneered ecological approaches toorganisational analysis, as well as theirapplication to strategy. Professor Carrollpioneered the study of population dynamicsamong organisations, examining how thedemographics affect corporate change.

He is also known for his work in the areasof indust r ia l deve lopment , s t ra teg icmanagement, organisational and industrialrevolution.

DR PREM SHAMDASANI• Associate Professor of Marketing

and Chairman (Executive Education),NUS Business School

• Academic Director, Asia-Pacific Executive(APEX) MBA Programme

• Director, Samsung-NUS Executive Programmes

• PhD, University of Southern California,Los Angeles

Dr Shamdasani has received numerouscommendations and awards for teachingexcel lence. He is also very act ive inexecutive development and consulting forc o r p o r a t e c l i e n t s i n c l u d i n g M N C s ,ministr ies and government agencies.

Dr Shamdasani's research and teachinginterests include brand management, newproduc t marke t i ng , r e t a i l s t r a t egy,relationship marketing, and cross-culturalconsumer behaviour.

STANFORD GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS FACULTY

DR JESPER B. SORENSEN• Associate Professor, Stanford Graduate

School of Business• PhD, Stanford University

Dr Sorensen is a sociologist specialisingin t he s tudy o f dynamics o f bo thorganisations and careers, with work thatcovers a wide range of topics ranging fromfirm per formance to social inequality.

Dr Sorensen won (with Toby E. Stuart) the2006 Administrative Science QuarterlyAward for Scholarly Contribution for theart ic le "Aging, Obsolescence and theOrganizational Innovation" (ASQ, 2000).He also won the 2006 Teacher of the YearAward from the MIT Sloan School ofManagement. He has served as bothAssociate and Consulting Editor for theAmerican Journal of Sociology, is on theEditorial Board of Administrative ScienceQuarter ly, and is a Senior Edi tor ofOrganization Science.

DR FRANCIS J. FLYNN• Associate Professor,

Stanford Graduate School of Business• PhD, University of California in Berkeley

Dr Flynn's research investigates issues ofemployee cooperation, diversity in workgroups, and leadership in organisations.His recent work considers how employeescan develop healthy patterns of cooperationand whether the inf luence of genderstereotypes on workplace dynamics can bemitigated. His scholarly articles appear inmore than a dozen publications that spanthe f ie lds of management and socia lpsychology.

Dr Flynn currently sits on the boards ofAdministrat ive Science Quarter ly andAcademy of Management Journal and is amember of the Academy of Managementa n d t h e A m e r i c a n P s y c h o l o g i c a lAssociation.

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Faculty Spotlight

DR HO YEW KEE• Associate Professor and Vice-Dean

(Finance and Administration),NUS Business School

• Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Programme

• Chartered Public Accountant, Australia• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in thegraduate and undergraduate programmesat NUS Business School. He is involved inseveral Executive Education programmes,inc luding the Samsung-NUS Genera lManagement Programme, and BAX GlobalManagement Development Programme.

His research interest lies in the accounting,valuation and corporate governance oftechnology stocks.

DR AUDREY CHIA• Associate Professor,

NUS Business School• PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Dr Chia's research and teaching interestsinclude leadership, organisational change,organisational power and culture, andsocial and ethical aspects of management.She has conducted Executive Educationprogrammes, consulted for or given talksto companies such as Schenker-Box Global,Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic,MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, RoyalBrunei Airlines and UBS.

D r C h i a h a s r e c e i v e d U n i v e r s i t yAchievement awards, faculty awards andnumerous commendations for excellencein teaching.

DR JOCHEN WIRTZ• Associate Professor,

NUS Business School• Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS

Executive MBA Programme• Director, Excel Global Business

Excellence Programme• PhD, London Business School

A leading authority in Services Marketingin Asia, Dr Wirtz’s research focuses onstrategy, business development and servicemanagement. A prolific writer, his researchhas been ex tens ive ly pub l ished andawarded.

Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms inAsia and Europe, including Accenture,KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science &Technology Agency in Singapore, JurongTown Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola,PCCW, HKT, Philips, Shanghai Post andTelephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell,Singapore Airlines, Sony, and StarwoodHotels & Resorts Worldwide among others.

DR KULWANT SINGH• Professor, NUS Business School• Director, Panasonic-NUS

Senior Management Programme• PhD, University of Michigan

Professor Singh has conducted executiveseminars on strategy for organisations,including Acer, Air France, Deutsche Bank,Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoWellcome, OCBCBank, Samsung Electronics, Toshiba, Volvoand many others. He has considerablee x p e r i e n c e i n t e a c h i n g e x e c u t i v eprogrammes organised by Duke University,London Business School , StockholmSchool of Economics and Helsinki Schoolof Business.

He has publ ished papers in lead ingscholarly journals and received Best PaperAwards. His research focus is on corporates t ra tegy and compet i t ion in rap id lychanging environments.

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY

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Faculty Spotlight

DR HO YEW KEE• Associate Professor and Vice-Dean

(Finance and Administration),NUS Business School

• Director, Asahi-NUS University-Asia Programme

• Chartered Public Accountant, Australia• PhD, Carnegie Mellon University

Dr Ho teaches financial accounting in thegraduate and undergraduate programmesat NUS Business School. He is involved inseveral Executive Education programmes,inc luding the Samsung-NUS Genera lManagement Programme, and BAX GlobalManagement Development Programme.

His research interest lies in the accounting,valuation and corporate governance oftechnology stocks.

DR AUDREY CHIA• Associate Professor,

NUS Business School• PhD, University of Texas at Austin

Dr Chia's research and teaching interestsinclude leadership, organisational change,organisational power and culture, andsocial and ethical aspects of management.She has conducted Executive Educationprogrammes, consulted for or given talksto companies such as Schenker-Box Global,Elf Aquitane (now Total S.A.), Panasonic,MacDonald's, Samsung, Telenor, RoyalBrunei Airlines and UBS.

D r C h i a h a s r e c e i v e d U n i v e r s i t yAchievement awards, faculty awards andnumerous commendations for excellencein teaching.

DR JOCHEN WIRTZ• Associate Professor,

NUS Business School• Academic Co-Director, the UCLA-NUS

Executive MBA Programme• Director, Excel Global Business

Excellence Programme• PhD, London Business School

A leading authority in Services Marketingin Asia, Dr Wirtz’s research focuses onstrategy, business development and servicemanagement. A prolific writer, his researchhas been ex tens ive ly pub l ished andawarded.

Dr Wirtz has also consulted for firms inAsia and Europe, including Accenture,KPMG, Citibank, the Defence Science &Technology Agency in Singapore, JurongTown Corporation, MobileOne, Motorola,PCCW, HKT, Philips, Shanghai Post andTelephone, Singapore Tourism Board, Shell,Singapore Airlines, Sony, and StarwoodHotels & Resorts Worldwide among others.

DR KULWANT SINGH• Professor, NUS Business School• Director, Panasonic-NUS

Senior Management Programme• PhD, University of Michigan

Professor Singh has conducted executiveseminars on strategy for organisations,including Acer, Air France, Deutsche Bank,Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoWellcome, OCBCBank, Samsung Electronics, Toshiba, Volvoand many others. He has considerablee x p e r i e n c e i n t e a c h i n g e x e c u t i v eprogrammes organised by Duke University,London Business School , StockholmSchool of Economics and Helsinki Schoolof Business.

He has publ ished papers in lead ingscholarly journals and received Best PaperAwards. His research focus is on corporates t ra tegy and compet i t ion in rap id lychanging environments.

NUS BUSINESS SCHOOL FACULTY

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B U S I N E S SS C HOO L

"I strongly recommend the programme to all whohave business interests in Asia. It was very well-structured, interactive and relevant in the dynamicand fast-changing business environment and enabledme to gain unique insights into the Asian perspectiveof doing international business."

Mr Nikolai SapounovPresidentRascoUnited States of America