PrintThe Global Young Leaders Programme draws on the experience and knowledge of scholars, skilled practitioners and senior business advisors.
The robust nature of the teaching method draws on participants’ intuitive as well as analytical skills. As part of an intensive process of learning and cooperation participants are expected to carry out extensive background reading, complete project work and actively engage in discussion and planning sessions. Participants are fully supported by GIFT instructors and methods through the process.
Instructors
Chandran Nair, Founder and CEO, GIFT
Chandran Nair is founder and chief executive of the Global Institute For Tomorrow. His is a visiting scholar on the HKUST-Kellogg School of Business programme teaching a course, “Leadership in Asia for the Future”. He has been and continues to be chief advisor to many leading multinational corporations and governments. Previously, Chandran was Asia-Pacific chairman of an international environmental consultancy with a worldwide reputation.
Dr. Thomas Tang, Executive Director, GIFT
Dr Thomas Tang is GIFT's executive director. He is academic tutor and advisor to the University of Hong Kong (SPACE), Henley Management College and Lingnan College. Specialist subjects cover public sector policy, civil society and sustainable communities. He has also been a senior advisor to the Business Council on the Environment in Hong Kong.
Mentors
Unique to GIFT are its Mentors. Chosen from our global network of highly successful leaders, GIFT Mentors make themselves available to YLP participants for supportive and trusting advice. Mentors draw on their business knowledge, practical experience working at the highest levels of industry, and rich network of connections built over the years.
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