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Name: Marius Louw
Title: Lecturer – Business Administration
Nationalities:South African
Professional Memberships: South African Copy Writer’s Forum
Academic Qualifications:
Bachelor of Arts – University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Arts (Honnours)- University of Stellenbosch
Masters in Business Administration - UNISA
Brief Introduction:
Since his arrival in China, Marius has been actively involved with a number of universities in Shanghai teaching Management at Jiaotong University, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics and Shanghai International Studies University. Prior to his foray into the academic field he gained extensive experience in multinational companies such as Young & Rubicam and J.D. Power as Strategic Planner, Account Manager and Technical Writer. Currently, his specific field of interest relates to the human resource requirements of international companies running operations in China and how they can gain sustainable improvements through assessment and training.
Name: Gino Ceriachi
Title: Lecturer
Nationality: Italian
Qualification: Diplom-Kaufmann, Master in Business Administration, University of Mannaheim, GermanyExpertise: Global Marketing Brief Introduction: Gino had marketing experience in fast moving consumer goods with Kraft Food in Frankfurt on Main and Osram lighting in Milan. He has also been a Startup Manager for Deutsche Post in Italy. Gino was as a Principal for A.T.Kearney Management Consulting, worldwide for several years before he expands his academic career and moved to Asia in 2004.
Name:
Dennis Tan
Title: Business Administration Lecturer
Nationality: Chinese
Professional: Chartered Marketer
Certified IT Professional (Systems Analyst)
Certified Novell Netware Administrator
Expertise: Marketing, Strategic Management, Advanced Information Systems
Academic Qualification:
Master of Commerce (Advanced Information Systems and Management), University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia
Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing, Chartered Institute of Marketing, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Bachelor of Business (Double majors in Marketing and Strategic Management), Monash University, Victoria, Australia
Brief Introduction:
Dennis Tan is experienced in the Airline, Media, Education,
Information Technology (I.T.) and Telecommunications industries. His
core function involves training, business development, market
intelligence, systems analysis, strategic management, marketing and
product management with success, regardless of the product / business
type and marketability.
Having proven track records with various
industries, Dennis is involved with a wide scope of senior management
responsibilities. He provides Training and Consultancy services with
various small, medium and multinational enterprises, to provide
business, management and IT solutions, with attested results.
Name: Simon Koffi KPOTCHIE
Title:
Degree Program Leader
EXPERTISE: Information Technologies, Business Research
EDUCATION: Masters of Sciences in Information Technologies - Shanghai Jiaotong University
EXPERIENCE Simon has worked in different Information Technology companies including WebzoroMK (Shanghai), Togo Informatique (Togo), CafMicro (Togo), Info On Call (Shanghai). He worked at different positions including Programmer, Database Developer, System Analyst and Project Manager and Lecturer.
Four years teaching experience prior to joining Raffles Design Institute had prepared Simon to share knowledge and experience with students that he enjoys teaching. During the six years spent teaching at Raffles, Simon has taught business related modules including Human Resource Management, Customer Value Management, Marketing Research, Information Technology, Business Information Systems, Marketing On The Web, Working in the 21st Century and Computer Applications and Major Projects.
As Degree Program Leader, Simon has coordinated smooth graduation of many cohorts of students through different programs including Central Queensland University and Raffles University.
Name: Geoffrey Said
Professional Memberships:
Australian Computer Society [MACS] [PCP];
CPA Australia;
National Institute of Accountants [PNA]
Educational Background:
Master of Business [Professional Accounting], Victoria University
TESOL Certificate, Teach International
Graduate Diploma in Business Computing, Victoria University
Cisco Certified Network Associate [CCNA], Victoria University
Certificate IV Workplace Assessment and Training, CAE College
Bachelor of Business [Accounting / Economics], Victoria University
Background:
Geoffrey’s early employment was in financial accounting, information technology and corporate training. He has
worked with various corporate enterprises and structures during his
management, consultancy and training career, including corporations in
the government, commercial, public and not-for-profit sectors. Prior to
embarking in several entrepreneurial opportunities, he was finance
manager of one of the largest mining companies in Australia, where he
participated in the implementation of an enterprise wide business
information system.
He established himself as a professional business consultant and corporate trainer with wide experience of business management and information systems spanning more than 25 years. Immediately prior to coming to Shanghai, Geoffrey operated his own independent consultancy servicing a wide range of corporate clients. He has worked extensively with adult learners, particularly in relation to business, software, marketing, change management and management skills.
Geoffrey’s academic research interests include International Accounting Standards, Computerised Business Information Systems, Corporate Governance, Knowledge Management, TBL Accounting, Change Management and International Marketing. He has been a contributor and co-author of several successful Business English publications for a major Shanghai university.
At a personal level, Geoffrey enjoys time with his friends, cooking [Specialty: Southern European], wine appreciation and most water sports, including swimming, surfing and boating. He is an accredited boat, jet ski and yacht operator. He also enjoys passive pursuits such as reading, music and live theatre. He has lived in Shanghai since June 2005.
