Ackermann joins big business names at global summit
Dubai, UAE, 17 April 2013 - Josef Ackermann, Chairman of Zurich Insurance Group and Vice-Chairman of the World Economic Forum's Foundation Board, will give an insider's view on life after the financial crisis at London Business School's Global Leadership Summit in partnership with Deloitte.
Dr Ackermann is among the high profile line-up of speakers who will debate the need for new models of leadership at the event, which takes place in London on 20 May 2013 at The Brewery.
The Summit speakers include:
- Dame Amelia Fawcett, Chairman, Hedge Fund Standards Board and Non-Executive Chairman, Guardian Media Group
- Martin Wheatley, Chief Executive Officer Designate, Financial Conduct Authority
- Gina Qiao, Senior Vice President, Lenovo
- James Quincey, President, Europe Group, The Coca-Cola Company
The theme of the School's annual flagship event - now in its tenth year - is 'Beyond Heroes, Villains and Scapegoats - The Future of Leadership'.
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman, Dean, London Business School, said: "This platform will enable a deeper debate about the systemic frailties of existing structures and models of leadership.
"Combining the experience of high profile decision makers with the expertise of London Business School faculty, we will discuss models of leadership that are capable of rebuilding the political, corporate, environmental and social landscape."
Julian Franks, Professor of Economics, London Business School is one of the School's world class faculty speaking on the panel: 'Beyond reforms and recriminations - The future of financial leadership'. Speaking alongside Dame Amelia Fawcett, Martin Wheatley and other big business names, Professor Franks will ask the question: how can we improve the governance of banks?
Big Ideas sessions throughout the day will bring business leaders together to discuss: consumer influence on markets, the evolution of leadership, corporate governance and ethics, the future of responsible leadership and the future of responsible investment.
London Business School opened the doors to its Middle East campus, based in Dubai, in December 2006, in reflection of its strong commitment to the Middle East and as a response to the growing demand for business education in the region. Out of its Middle East hub the School offers an Executive MBA programme, ideal for ambitious mid-career professionals, executives and entrepreneurs.
The Executive MBA programme is taught exclusively by London Business School's own faculty. The programme gives students, who have a strong, proven ability in business management, a thorough grounding in all key areas of business. EMBAs can also specialise in their chosen fields through the School's diverse elective portfolio.
For more information: gls.london.edu/
About London Business School
London Business School's purpose is to deliver insights and leaders that have impact. The School was ranked number one internationally for the full-time MBA programme*. In research, the School is ranked top ten and holds the highest average research score of any UK academic institution**.
The School's faculty, from over 30 countries, is grouped into seven subject areas - Accounting; Economics; Finance; Management Science and Operations; Marketing; Organisational Behaviour; and Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Studying at the School provides access to an unmatched diversity of thought. With a presence in four international cities - London, New York, Hong Kong and Dubai - the School is well positioned to equip students from more than 100 countries with the capabilities needed to operate in today's business environment. Students further benefit from our 34,000 alumni from more than 130 countries who provide a wealth of knowledge, business experience and worldwide networking opportunities.
The School awards over 1,000 degrees every year, across MBA, Executive MBA, Masters in Finance, Sloan Fellow and PhD programmes and has most recently added Masters in Management to its portfolio. The Executive Education team offers a portfolio of over 25 open programmes as well as custom-designed programmes developed to meet the specific needs of individuals and their organisation. Annually, over 7,000 participants attend executive programmes that are led by many of the world's leading business thinkers.
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* 2012 Bloomberg BusinessWeek international MBA ranking and Financial Times MBA 2009, 2010 and 2011 rankings
** Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) 2008
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