President's Report
It seems amazing to note that five years have passed already since I took up the leadership
of this remarkable University. It has been a time of great change, with the introduction of
Hong Kong’s four-year degree system, the double cohort, and the immense preparations
jointly undertaken throughout HKUST to handle these developments. Along with continuing
achievements in our research and our increasing global presence, it has been a rewarding time
to steer the way. So I was delighted to receive the Council’s endorsement for a further five-year
term in September 2013.
MANAGEMENT VISION
Over the past 12 months, other appointments have been made to our senior management
team. These include Mr Mark Hodgson, who was recruited as the new Vice-President for
Administration and Business. His 26 years’ experience of finance and administration leadership
will assist in campus development and long-term facility and staff initiatives. In addition, Prof
Jitendra Singh was appointed Dean of the School of Business and Management. Prof Singh has
spent the past two decades at Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania. He is a renowned
management scholar and educator and his worldwide links with business and academia will be
of great value to the School internationally.
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