On October 12, 2014, the International Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting was held in Hangzhou. The distinguished guests included Mr. JIN Deshui, Secretary of the Party Committee, Zhejiang University, President Prof. LIN Jianhua, and Executive Vice-President Prof. SONG Yonghua as well as 22 senior members with international reputation and status.

Hosted by ZHANG Xinsheng, the meeting began with an introduction of Board Members, followed by formulation of resolution on the charter of IAB. Later, the IAB members were presented respectively with letters of appointment by President LIN, who then made a welcome speech to the guests.

After the tea break, Dean of ZJU-SOM WU Xiaobo made a report on Business Education with Global Perspective. During the discussion on the School’s global strategy and corporate collaboration, the members advised on various issues concerning the School’s development. For example, Mr. ZHANG suggested that ZJU-SOM should sharpen its points of difference by focusing on innovation and entrepreneurship and highlight its social responsibility by promoting sound development and green education (environmental protection awareness). Mr. ZHAO, former Dean of Tsinghua SEM pointed out that the School should strive towards being the leading business school in China by fully utilizing its unique advantages and resources.

The meeting was concluded with the discussion on agenda for next IAB meeting and summary.

Initiated by ZJU-SOM, IAB is formed to provide external advice and commit to the design and implementation of the School’s strategy, to recommend and advise on a broad range of issues relevant to the School’s work including research activities, program and curriculum development, academic standards, and faculty development, and to assist and support the School in developing its position and promoting its reputation locally and globally.