NSYSU College of Management 2025 International Advisory Board Meeting

Harnessing Global Insights to Shape the Future of the College

The College of Management at National Sun Yat-sen University hosted the 2025 International Advisory Board (IAB) Meeting from May 4 to 6, 2025. The meeting brought together leading academic and industry figures from Europe, North America, and Asia to discuss the future strategic direction of the College and prepare for the next phase of international business school accreditation.

Participating board members (in alphabetical order): Alicia García Herrero (Chief Economist for Asia Pacific at Natixis), Delphine Manceau (Dean, NEOMA Business School), Hirokazu Kono (Former Dean, Keio Business School), Joanne Li (Chancellor, University of Nebraska at Omaha), Peter Verhoef (Dean, Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Groningen), Saul Klein (Former Dean, Gustavson School of Business, University of Victoria), Sung Joo Park (Former Dean, KAIST College of Business), and Matthew Ting Chi Liu (Director, Business Research and Training Center, University of Macau; NSYSU Distinguished Alumnus).

The College also arranged group discussions to facilitate direct dialogue between IAB members and faculty members. These sessions fostered mutual understanding of the College’s ongoing initiatives and future priorities. Open dialogue and constructive interaction are essential to continuous improvement, and NSYSU’s College of Management remains committed to a governance culture rooted in transparency and engagement.

In addition to the meeting, board members toured the eco-friendly NSYSU campus and visited Jiu Zhen Nan Cultural Center, a leading example of sustainable local business. Jiu Zhen Nan is known for its strong commitment to corporate social responsibility and has received awards such as the CommonWealth Magazine CSR Award, Green Building Certification, and D-U-N-S Registered™ international recognition.

The meeting concluded with constructive insights and strong support from the board. The College will continue to build on the feedback provided to refine its development plans and advance toward becoming a globally recognized, socially responsible institution.