Leaders in top-management teams and the strength of their inter-connections with peers, both within and across industries, enable them tap into a repository of relevant knowledge and information flows. The power of a CEO’s network is therefore likely to advance strategic objectives – including a company’s decision to internationalise and its associated consequences, and it’s an area which is relatively under-researched in the domain of international business.
Foreign market location choice, subsidiary performance and innovation are areas discussed in this interactive talk, taking CEO connectivity into account. Dr Ziko Konwar, Assistant Professor of International Business, will discuss his research on network centrality in Indian and Chinese firms, including some of the key firm-level and managerial implications that are presented in his latest study.
Guests will also have the opportunity to reconnect with fellow alumni in a relaxed environment.
There is no charge for this event but places are limited and offered on a first come first serve basis. Students who have applied to study at the University of Leeds will also have the opportunity to attend this event. We hope that alumni will be able to offer first-hand knowledge, advice and expertise to applicants and help answer any questions that they may have about living and studying in Leeds, during the networking session.
Members of the British Business Group (BBG) in India will also be attendance. The BBG promotes business between India and the UK.
