GLOBAL VILLAGE ON THE MOVE 2010

The Global Village on the Move 2010 programme (GVOTM 2010) is the mobile version of Lehigh University’s highly acclaimed Global Village for Future Leaders of Business and Industry® programme, which integrates elements of leadership and entrepreneurial skills, business and industry knowledge, and the tools to build a powerful global network.  The GVOTM 2010, aims to provide professional level educational experience to participants, but with a great deal of customisation to provide participants with a flavour of the local business culture and landscape.

Now in its fifth series, for the first time in Malaysia and in collaboration with PETRONAS, GVOTM 2010 will enable      participants to gain valuable insights and learning experiences from the sharing by prominent Malaysian leaders, global entrepreneurs and successful business persons.

The GVOTM 2010, which is known for its culturally themed learning experience, will bring participants to visit successful local business organisations and industries; and to appreciate the historical sites in Melaka as well as experience Malaysia’s diverse tradition, culture and heritage.

The GVOTM 2010 is jointly organised by PETRONAS, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) and Lehigh University’s Iacocca Institute (USA), and targets young, globally-minded business leaders from Malaysia and abroad.

PROGRAMME CONTRIBUTORS

1. Associate Professor Dr. Mohamed Bin Halib, Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP), Malaysia
2. Professor Datuk Dr Shamsul Amri Baharuddin, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Malaysia
3. Richard Brandt, Director, Iacocca Institute, Lehigh University, USA
4. Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, Vice Chancellor, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Malaysia
5. Yasunari Matsuura, Managing Director, Global Ark Consulting Inc., Japan
6. Fermin Ezquer-Matallana, Executive Director, Think Creative BizNets (TCBNets), Spain
7. Charles M. Zeynel, President, ZAG International Inc., USA
8. Douglas Foo, Chief Executive Officer, Apex-Pal International Ltd, Singapore
9. Dato’ Meer Sadik Habib, Managing Director, Habib Jewels, Malaysia
10. Dato’ Hazimah Zainuddin, Managing Director, Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, Malaysia
11. Sarah Casanova, Managing Director McDonald’s Malaysia
12. Song Huat Tan, Managing Director, West East Holdings Pty Ltd, Australia
13. Professor Dr. Kanes Rajah, Professor and Director, Business School of Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa
    Professor of the Caledonian Business School, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland, UK
14. Tay Kay Luan, Director of ACCA - Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Malaysia
15. Malek Ali, Managing Director, BFM Media (Broadcast Media Industry), Malaysia

VENUE

PETRONAS Management Institute (PERMATA),
Jalan Institusi, Kawasan Institusi Bangi,
43000 Kajang,
Selangor, Malaysia

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Young business leaders and entrepreneurs between 28 and 35 years, who wish to make a difference, possessing strong
determination to learn and adapt to economically, politically and culturally different environments and strive for success
in global business ventures.