12 Dec UPDATED AGENDA | Business Roundtable & Christmas Dinner
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The China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC) cordially invites you to the 2024 Shanghai Business Roundtable and Christmas Dinner on Friday, 13th of December at Bellagio Hotel in Shanghai.
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This is the theme of the business roundtable which will see the participation of Vojko Bratina, Science & Technology Counsellor at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai, and Hayden Zheng, Senior Expert at McKinsey & Co., for a keynote speech part, followed by a panel talk with some industry experts. Among the panelists, we will have again Hayden Zheng, Senior Expert at McKinsey & Co.;Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited; Giuseppe Cattaneo, President of Ferrari Greater China; Haoran Wang, Data & AI Solution Architect Director at Alibaba Cloud International; Harry Hui, Founder and Managing Partner of ClearVue Partners; Joe Chang, Managing Director and Senior Leader at Prosperity 7 Ventures; Mario Huang, General Manager at Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.;
The Business Roundtable will take place in the Grand Ballroom n.3 at the 2nd floor of Bellagio Hotel, where as later on, the event will continue with our Christmas dinner at Lago restaurant, situated on the 6th floor of Bellagio Hotel. It will be a special occasion that will offer the perfect opportunity to celebrate the holiday season in a warm and inviting atmosphere, surrounded by great enterprisees and festive cheer. It will be an amazing evening to strengthen connections, share joyful moments, and create lasting memories together. All guests will have the pleasure of savouring the authentic flavours of traditional Italian Christmas celebrations, with a curated menu that brings the true spirit of Italy to the table.
This event warmly welcomes our CICC Members, CICC Non-Members, CICC Young Professionals Network, friends, and the entire Sino-Italian community, offering a unique opportunity to come together and celebrate in true Italian style.
THE SPEAKERS
Vojko Bratina
Science & Technology Counsellor Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
Vojko Bratina obtained a master degree in Physics in 1995 with a major in Astrophysics and Space Physics, and a PHD in Optics in 2000. His background education includes also a Master in Space Engineering and in Science Communication.
From 2001 to 2008 he worked as researcher in the field of space technologies with the National Institute of Applied Optics in Florence, Italy, part of the Italian CNR.
In 2008 he joined the EC as policy maker, working in the domain of Earth Observation and Climate Change. After a short comeback to the CNR as expert on EU research funding schemes in 2014, he then moved to EC Executive Agencies INEA and REA as Project Officer from 2015 to 2019.
In October 2019 he was assigned to the post of Science Attaché in the S&T Section of the Delegation of the EU to China in Beijing caring about S&T cooperation between EU and China.
As from March 2024 he is the Science and Technology Counsellor at the General Consulate of Italy in Shanghai.
Hayden Zheng
Senior Expert at McKinsey & Co.
Hayden Zheng an Senior Expert at Shanghai office. He is the leader of McKinsey Industrial IOT Hub. He joined McKinsey in 2018 with major focus to drive multi-year digital transformation by helpping companies to design the overall digital strategy, build the capability with digital and AI to drive operational excellence.
Bill Russo
Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited
Bill Russo is the Shanghai-based Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited, a global strategy and investment advisory firm dedicated to enabling its clients to thrive in the future of mobility. With over 40 years of industry experience, including 21 years in China and Asia, Bill is a leading authority in the automotive sector. His extensive career includes 15 years as an executive with Chrysler, where he played a pivotal role in launching six new vehicle programs in China within three years. During this time, he also developed a robust infrastructure for local sourcing and sales distribution, navigating complex negotiations and regulatory approvals. Beyond the automotive sector, Bill spent nearly 12 years in the electronics and IT industries with IBM and Harman, further broadening his expertise.
Currently, Bill serves as a Board Director for AGP Group, a global leader in automotive glazing, and as the Chairman of the Automotive Committee at the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai. Through Automobility Limited, Bill advises start-ups, corporations, and investors on maximizing their roles in China’s Smart Mobility Revolution. He emphasizes a shift from focusing solely on vehicles to building digitally enabled ecosystems that enhance utility for both car owners and mobility services users. A sought-after thought leader on China’s automotive market, Bill is also a contributing author of Selling to China: Stories of Success, Failure, and Constant Change (2023), where he discusses China’s role as a hub for global automotive innovation.
Bill holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Columbia University and a Master of Science in Manufacturing Systems Engineering from Lehigh University. His insights and leadership continue to shape the transformation of the 21st-century automotive industry, with Automobility Limited at the forefront of advancements in mobility, disruptive technologies, and sustainability.
Giuseppe Cattaneo
President of Ferrari Greater China
in Hong Kong in 1995 as Financial Controller. For the following 20 years he held several top management position for European MNCs such as Montedison Chemicals, Pirelli Tyres and Ferrari.
In January 2020, Giuseppe was appointed as Ferrari Greater China Executive President responsible for Ferrari operations in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. He is a passionate admirer of Asian cultures, in particular Chinese and Japanese. He loves cars, he is a relentless reader and practices different sports as hobbies.
Haoran Wang
Data & AI Solution Architect Director atAlibaba Cloud International
Haoran Wang is the Data & AI Solution Architect Director at Alibaba Cloud International, driving digital innovation and delivering customer-centric solutions. In this role, Haoran leverages emerging technologies, such as big data and generative AI, to address real-world challenges faced by customers across over 20 countries and regions. He has led teams to successfully execute numerous impactful projects, including the operations and maintenance mission for the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022.
Prior to joining Alibaba Cloud in 2021, Haoran held various professional service and team leadership positions at Microsoft and Ant Group, honing his expertise in digital transformation and project delivery, especially in cloud computing, fintech, and database technology.
Harry Hui
Founder and Managing Partner of ClearVuePartners
Joe Chang
Managing Director and Senior Leader at Prosperity 7 Ventures
Joe Chang holds an MBA from Kellogg and has over 20 years of multi-industry experience, primarily based in China since 1995. His expertise spans venture investments, strategy consulting, mergers & acquisitions, alliances, and operations. He has a proven track record in strategy formulation, deal structuring, marketing, sales, distribution, organizational management, and operations. With strong leadership skills, he has successfully managed P&L, driving growth and business turnarounds.
Mario Huang
General Manager at Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch
Mr Huang is General Manager of Intesa Sanpaolo Shanghai Branch, which covers the Bank’s Corporate & Investment Banking activities in China mainland, primarily for assisting Chinese subsidiaries of Italian Groups operating in China as core mission of the Bank.
Huang Yu has nearly 20 years of experience in Financial Services with a clear focus on China where he has lived and worked since 2006. He joined the Bank in the HQ in Italy and started professional development in International Department, Credit analysis and marketing area.
He has a solid professional experience in assisting cross-border investments between China and Italy. Prior to joining the Bank, he had working experience in auditing field. Since 2021 he was elected as board director of Italy China Institute. Since 2022 he has been elected as National Chair of Banking and Securities Working Group within European Chamber of Commerce in China.
Huang Yu holds a bachelor degree in Economics of Financial markets & Institutions at Bocconi University. He is actively connected to various Chinese local government, institutions and communities including Chinese community in Italy, Italian & European business community in China.
EVENT DETAILS
Time: 4:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Venue: Bellagio Hotel, 188 Bei Suzhou Lu, Hongkou District, Shanghai – 苏宁宝丽嘉酒店6楼, 北苏州路188号, 虹口区, 上海市
(Business Roundtable: Grand Ballroom n.3, 2nd floor & Christmas dinner: Lago restaurant, 6th floor)
AGENDA
17:00–19:30 Business Roundtable (Grand Ballroom n.3, 2nd floor of Bellagio Hotel)
Moderator: Mauro Maggioni, CICC Vice-Chairman East China
17:00 PM–17:05 PM: Opening Remarks
- Lorenzo Riccardi, Chairman of CICC – China-Italy Chamber of Commerce (CICC)
17:05 PM–17:35 PM: Keynote Speeches
- Vojko Bratina, Science & Technology Counsellor at Consulate General of Italy in Shanghai
- Hayden Zheng, Senior Expert at McKinsey & Co.
17:35 PM–17:50 PM: Q&A
17:50–19:00 PM: Panel Discussion
- Bill Russo, Founder and CEO of Automobility Limited
- Giuseppe Cattaneo, President of Ferrari Greater China
- Haoran Wang, Data & AI Solution Architect Director at Alibaba Cloud International
- Harry Hui, Founder and Managing Partner of ClearVue Partners
- Joe Chang, Managing Director and Senior Leader at Prosperity 7 Ventures
- Mario Huang, General Manager at Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A.
19:00 – 19:30 PM: Q&A
19:30–21:30 PM: Christmas Dinner (Lago Restaurant, 6th floor of Bellagio Hotel)
TICKETS:
CICC Non-Members: 988 RMB
CICC Young Professionals Network: 600 RMB
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