Young Leaders Career Talk: (2 expats: 14 June) + Follow-up (20 May)

1 Experiences of two German expats in China (14 June)
2 Summary of first event (20 May)

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CNBW Young Leaders Career Talk (online):
Experiences of two German expats in China
14 June 2022, 8:30-9:30 (CET) / 14:30-15:30 CST
Organizer: CNBW (Young Leaders)
 
                                             REGISTRATION: here
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Subject: Have you ever wondered what working in a German company in China is like or how to start your career in China as an expat? The CNBW Young Leaders Career Talk has the answers for you! 

In a relaxed chat with old China hand Bernhard Weber and young China hand Christoph Hupays, we take a look at what made them pursue their career in China in the first place, how they got started, what were the success factors in their career and how working in a German company in China differs from working for a German company in Germany. Feel free to bring your own questions regarding career tips, career regrets or anything else you want to know about their career paths.

About Bernhard Weber 



With more than 25 years in China, Bernhard Weber has witnessed China’s whole development from its humble beginnings when it was opening up in the 80s to the economic power house that it has become now. His impressive corporate career spans from getting his start in a Siemens joint venture in Nanjing to being the head of a laundry machine factory of BSH Household Appliances and reached its peak as Chief Administrative Officer of BSH Household Appliances for Greater China. Always remaining a true Baden-Württemberger at heart, he took over the position as Chief representative of the State of Baden-Württemberg in China as well as General Manager of the Baden-Württemberg International Nanjing Office, sharing his knowledge and insights with Baden-Württemberg companies and helping them entering a challenging market which he has known intimately for more than 25 years. 
CBNW: Bernhard Weber is Member of the Board of Directors 

About Christoph Hupays 



Christoph Hupays is working as an expat Senior Manager for Localization & Operational Excellence in China. He has continuously been engaged with China for more than 15 years, from being a high school exchange student to being an expat in China. Christoph experienced China from various perspectives such as private family life, student, private traveler, business traveler and expatriate. In his business life, he specialized in the China business of various sectors ranging from Automotive to Mechanical Engineering. During the past years, Christoph led several China-related projects, in particular planning and ramping-up the new China headquarters for a German hidden champion from Baden-Württemberg. Despite of the global pandemic, he successfully managed Sino-German teams, both remotely and on-site. Christoph is currently building up a new localization department in China, acting as a bridge between German headquarters and Chinese subsidiary.
Christoph Hupays is co-speaker of CNBW Young Leaders


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Follow-up: CNBW Young Leaders first event (20 May)
Session 1: Interactive discussion on expectations and next steps on YL

The CNBW Community "Young Leaders (YL)" met digitally for the first time on May 20 with participants from China and Germany. The focus was on the introduction of the new community by the speakers Nina Lehfer and Christoph Hupays as well as the interactive discussion of expectations and next steps. After the impulse speech of the two speakers, the participants contributed their expectations and suggestions for the next events, including:

.  Incorporate experiences of "Old China Hands" and "Young China Hands"
.  Share experiences both within the community and from external experts
.  Make face-to-face meetings a high priority
.  Operative mainly using online meetings in China due to geographic distances and travel restrictions
.  Maintain openness to student memberships

The two speakers, Nina Lehfer and Christoph Hupays, will incorporate these valuable impressions into their further planning. A WeChat group for further direct exchange has been set up. Other interested parties are welcome to join the Young Leaders Community at any time.
https://china-bw.net/de/youngleaders