CEO Talks 2024: Profit and Purpose - Redefining Success in Tomorrow’s Business

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Event overview

Experience the forefront of business innovation at CEO Talks 2024, where leading CEOs from Vietnam and Southeast Asia share their cutting-edge practices through insightful keynotes and dynamic panel discussions. Hosted at the vibrant RMIT Saigon South Campus, this premier annual event is a platform for students, private sector leaders, academics, and media professionals to gain first-hand insights into the strategies shaping the future of business.

The theme of this year’s event underscores a pivotal shift in the business world: moving from a shareholder-centric model to one that values other stakeholders like employees, the environment, or customers. With Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles becoming increasingly central to corporate strategy, attendees will gain insights into how to harmonize profitability with purpose-driven initiatives. These discussions will explore how companies can redefine success in a way that impacts industries broadly, driving meaningful change in the evolving corporate landscape.

Topic and relevance

This year’s theme, "Profit and Purpose: Redefining Success in Tomorrow’s Business," addresses the urgent need for businesses to embed social and environmental objectives into their core strategies. 

At a time marked by swift economic transformations and pressing ecological concerns, our discussions will highlight how sustainable practices are not just beneficial, but essential for long-term business success. We aim to catalyze discussions that reshape corporate trajectories towards more equitable, inclusive, and resilient models. 

Who should attend?

  • Industry leaders from International and Vietnamese enterprises 
  • RMIT students & Alumni 
  • RMIT staff and researchers 
  • Media  

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Guest speakers

Rita Mokbel

CEO at Ericsson Vietnam

Bruce Delteil

Managing Partner at McKinsey Vietnam

Mai Lam Dong

Cluster President at Schneider Electric Vietnam and Cambodia

Agenda

Time Description
9:30 - 10:00  Check-in and Video Streaming 
10:00 - 10:05 

Introduction and Agenda

MC
10:05 - 10:10 

Welcome Remarks from RMIT Vietnam 

Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor Jodie Altan
10:10 - 10:15 

What Role Should Business Play in Society?  

Dr Santiago Velasquez, Assoc. Program Manager, MBA
10:15 - 10:30

Key Mega Trends Driving Innovation and Sustainability

Mr. Mai Lam Dong, Cluster President, Vietnam and Cambodia, Schneider Electric 
10:30 - 10:45

Striking the Balance: Integrating Sustainability with Business Success for Long-Term Value 

Mr Bruce Delteil, Managing Partner, McKinsey Vietnam 
10:45 - 11:00 

Driving Sustainability with Technology

Dr Rita Mokbel, CEO, Ericsson Vietnam 
11:00 - 11:30

Panel Discussion

Moderated by Assoc. Professor Burkhard Schrage
11:30 - 11:40

Closing Remarks 

Assoc. Professor Trung Nguyen
11:40 - 12:00 Refreshment and Networking

Why attend?

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  • Elevate your understanding of the corporate world through direct engagement with business pioneers. 
  • Learn how theoretical knowledge translates into strategic industry action and prepare to lead the next generation of sustainable business initiatives. 

  • Encounter cutting-edge practices that integrate sustainability with economic success. 
  • Gain insights into scalable models that not only enhance corporate responsibility but also drive profitability in competitive markets. 

  • Engage with key business leaders to discuss collaborative approaches for sustainable development. 
  • Explore how the private sector's innovations can accelerate progress towards global sustainability goals.

  • Capture the forefront of business innovation. 
  • Document how leading companies are setting benchmarks for success in sustainability, offering your audience a glimpse into the future of ethical business practices. 

  • Immerse yourself in the latest industry trends and teaching materials that bridge the gap between academia and practical application. This event is a fertile ground for academics seeking to enrich their curriculum with contemporary case studies and real-world insights into sustainable business practices.

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