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This Webinar will be conducted on our platform KUDO*! KUDO makes it possible for our audiences to switch languages between English and Chinese with a simple click in the meeting room.
AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company combining Swedish and British innovation.
We are delighted to welcome Mr Leon Wang, Executive Vice President International and CEO China of AstraZeneca, to this APAC webinar for SwedCham members only.
We will get the opportunity to hear about AstraZeneca's efforts to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, its focus on harnessing the power of science, digital innovation and partnership to build more resilient healthcare systems post-pandemic, and their determination to make health happen for as many people, in as many countries as possible.
Moderator for this webinar is Mr. Peter Ling-Vannerus, Chief Representative of SEB Beijing.
AstraZeneca develops, manufactures and sells pharmaceuticals and biotechnology products to treat disorders in the oncology, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, infection, neuroscience, respiratory and inflammation areas. AstraZeneca has its corporate headquarters in Cambridge, United Kingdom, and its main research and development (R&D) centers are in Cambridge (UK), Gaithersburg (Maryland, US), Gothenburg (Sweden) and Warsaw (Poland)
Speakers
Leon Wang
Executive Vice President International and CEO China of AstraZeneca China
Leon Wang
Executive Vice-President, International and China President Leon Wang is responsible for overall strategy driving sustainable growth across the International region, which includes China. Leon joined AstraZeneca China in March 2013 and was promoted to become President, AstraZeneca China in 2014. Under Leon’s leadership, China has become AstraZeneca’s second-largest market worldwide and AstraZeneca has become the largest pharmaceutical company in China. Prior to joining AstraZeneca, Leon held positions of increasing responsibility in marketing and business leadership at Roche, where he was a Business Unit Vice-President. In addition, Leon holds several positions in local trade associations and other prominent organisations in China. Leon holds an EMBA from China Europe International Business School, and a Bachelor of Arts from Shanghai International Studies University.
Peter
Ling Vannerus
Chief Representative at SEB
Chief Representative, SEB Beijing, September 2016
Gobal Head, Subsidiary Financing, SEB HQ, 2010
I have previously worked as the head of SEB Branch, France as well as head of the SEB office in Brazil and Board member of the Brazilian Investment Bank, Banco Mercantil Finasa.
Long experience of working with emerging markets within all product areas and started my career in Peru working with the re-scheduling of the Peruvian debt.
Education:
Captain in the Reserves of the Swedish Coast Artillery, Royal Naval Academy
BSFS, Georgetown University, Washington, D. C.
Wallenberg Institute, Stockholm, Sweden
AMP, Insead, Fontainebleau
Sponsors and Partners
Corporate Gold Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Gold Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
Corporate Silver Partners
A special thanks to our Corporate Silver Partners for supporting the Swedish business community in China.
PSU (China) Consulting Co., Ltd.
PSU was established 2006 and is one of the leading Security Consultancies in China that has the experience, insight and resources to help companies and organisations to deal with security related issues such as business intelligence, security audits, investigations and crisis management connected to corporate, brands and individuals.
http://www.psuchina.com.cn/
Scandic Far East Group
Scandic Foods Asia focuses on bringing healthy and delicious Scandinavian products to the Chinese and Asian market. From our Asian Distribution center in the Shanghai Free Trade zone and our Jiuting China distribution center we can supply top Scandinavian brands.
http://www.scandicfoodsasia.com/
