Dr. Marshall W. Meyer
Richard A. Sapp Professor; Professor of Management and Sociology
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania

Dr. Meyer joined Wharton, University of Pennsylvania in 1987, and was named Richard A. Sapp Professor since 2002. Previous appointments include: University of California, Riverside; Cornell University; Harvard University. Visiting appointments: Hong Kong University of Science and Technology; Singapore Management University; Chinese University of Hong Kong; Tsinghua University; Yale University; University of California, Los Angeles; University of California, Irvine. Dr. Meyer also conducted many consulting projects, such as projects on State-owned enterprise reform in China; internationalization of Chinese firms; technology and knowledge transfer in Chinese high-tech industrial parks.

Dr. Meyer received his PhD degree and MA from the University of Chicago in 1967 and 1965 respectively.

Ms. Caroline Edwards
Managing Director
DHR International Hong Kong

Caroline Edwards serves as Managing Director of DHR International, Hong Kong and is also Global Head of Succession Planning Practice Group. DHR International is a leading privately held provider of global executive search solutions and executive assessment programs. Headquartered in Chicago the organization has 49 wholly owned offices located in Asia, Europe and North & South America.

Caroline's expertise within the industry focuses on assisting clients in the areas of leadership development, executive assessment activities, succession planning and senior level search assignments across as broad range on industries, with special emphasis on Lifescience Technology, Consumer and Venture Capital/Private Equity practice areas both regionally and globally

Prior to joining DHR International, Caroline spent the majority of her professional career in Human Resources, serving in various capacities. Most recently Caroline served as a senior HR executive with HSBC in Hong Kong.

Caroline holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Wales. She is also a registered and accredited practitioner in the use of a wide variety of internationally recognized psychometric and people assessment tools.

Mr. Gordon Hwang
Senior Vice President, China
Tyco Electronics

Mr. Gordon Hwang serves as Senior Vice President China, for Tyco Electronics, one of the world's largest providers of engineered electronic components, network solutions, undersea telecommunication systems and wireless systems. As the country leader, he chairs the Tyco Electronics China Business Council and supports all China organizations, providing local coordination and leadership, and building teamwork and collaboration among the various operations, functions and businesses.

Mr. Hwang previously served as the company's Regional General Counsel for Asia and also as Lead Counsel for the former Communications, Computer and Consumer Electronics (CC&CE) business which is now part of the company's Communications & Industrial Solutions (CIS) business.

Mr. Hwang holds a bachelor's degree in English from Colgate University, New York, U.S. and a law degree from Fordham University, New York, U.S.

Today's CEOs in China face a host of increasing pressures and rapid changes in dynamic environment. They are being held accountable in a wide range of areas, including strategic initiatives, compliance, and succession planning. To prepare executives for these challenges, we are honored to invite Dr. Marshall W. Meyer, Wharton Professor of Management and Sociology, to present his views on "Succession Planning and Change Management in China" at the Leadership Forum sponsored by DHR International and the Pennsylvania Center on June 10 in Shanghai.

This forum will invite 80-100 corporate executives to participate this important dialogue. You are cordially invited to join our learning journey to discuss and share the latest thoughts and generate a meaningful discourse. Seats are limited. Please send an email to pennypang@pausa.org.cn for RSVP.