In today’s fast-changing world, global trend is shifting rapidly, financial governance is facing new challenges, and sustainability has become a core part of business strategy. How can we better understand global business trends? What role do central banks play in the global economy? How do industries develop effective sustainability strategies?
ZIBS Global Competency Workshop is here, upgraded with a fresh format and real-world focus. Instead of traditional lectures, we bring you three immersive sessions covering global trend, central banking, and sustainability strategies. Guest speakers are 3 members of ZIBS International Advisory Board, Sergio Rial, Yaseen Anwar, and HUA Jingdong, and they will share their insights of Global Trends & Industry Insights, The Role of Central Banks, and Sustainable Strategy from Industry Perspectives. Enroll now to Learn from industry leaders and take your global mindset to the next level!
Sergio Rial：ZIBS IAB Member, Lead Director in large listed Companies. Sergio Rial holds key positions in various industries. He is currently the chairman of Vibra and board member of BRF Foods. He is now a senior partner in Crescera, one of the most thriving Private Equity firms in Brazil. He has also joined the advisory board of FRUX Capital, a high quality asset management company in Spain. He chaired Ebury partners in London for the last five years. Additionally, he serves on the boards of Delta Airlines and The Nature Conservancy. Previous roles include chairing Santander Brazil and senior executive positions at ABN AMRO Bear Stearns, Cargill, and Marfrig Foods.
Yaseen Anwar：ZIBS IAB Member, Former governor of State Bank of Pakistan, Chairman of GIP Central Asia. Yaseen Anwar is currently the Chairman of GIP Central Asia (Green Investment Principles for the Belt and Road Development). He served as the 17th Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) from October 2011, following his role as Acting Governor earlier that year. He previously held the position of Deputy Governor from 2007, overseeing key areas such as Banking, Monetary Policy, and Reserve Management. Anwar was the founding President of the Pakistan Bankers Association in the UK and held leadership roles in organizations like the American Turkish Society and the US-Pakistan Economic Council. Prior to the Central Bank, he worked in private sectors in New York, London, Paris, and Egypt with JPMorganChase, Bank of America, and Merrill Lynch in various senior capacities. He is a graduate of the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
HUA Jingdong: ZIBS IAB Member, Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) . HUA Jingdong was appointed as the Vice Chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) on October 1, 2022. He possesses extensive professional knowledge in the fields of international finance and development. Prior to his current role, he served as the Vice President and Treasurer of the World Bank, where he also acted as the manager of the World Bank Group's pension fund and was a member of its financial committee (board of directors). Before his tenure at the World Bank, HUA Jingdong held the position of Vice President and Treasurer at the International Finance Corporation. He has also served as the Deputy Treasurer at the Asian Development Bank in Manila, Philippines.
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Agenda:
Topic 1 | Global Trends & Industry Insights
• Guest: Sergio Rial
• Format: Interactive Talk
• Time: Monday, May 19, 13:30–15:00
• Venue: Room 105, ZIBS Building
• Highlight: Explore trade trends and high-potential industries from around the world. Gain multi-dimensional insights from a global market expert and sharpen your understanding of future industry shifts.
Topic 2 | The Role of Central Banks
• Guest: Yaseen Anwar
• Format: Interactive Talk
• Time: Wednesday, May 21, 10:30–12:00
• Venue: Room 105, ZIBS Building
• Highlight: Deepen your understanding of central banks’ responsibilities and global roles—from regulation and monetary policy to financial stability. Discover the strategic thinking behind modern central banking.
Topic 3 | Sustainable Strategy from Industry Perspectives
• Guest: Jingdong Hua
• Format: Case Discussion & Interaction
• Time: Wednesday, May 21, 13:30–15:00
• Venue: Room 105, ZIBS Building
• Highlight: Focus on ESG strategies in the manufacturing and tech sectors. Analyse key decisions and corporate actions in sustainability transitions to develop a sharper understanding of strategy, governance, and responsibility.
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