On the afternoon of October 23, the 43rd lecture of the "Broad Vision in Management — SEM Alumni Forum" was successfully held in Room 312 of the Economics and Management Building. The event invited alumnus Zhao Kai, Managing Director of Beijing Guoding Shichuang Investment Management Co., Ltd. and a 2005 Finance class graduate of SEM, to share with faculty and students on "The Reshaping of China's Private Equity Market." The lecture was hosted by Wu Sen, Secretary of the Party Committee of SEM.
Secretary Wu Sen expressed her gratitude to alumnus Zhao Kai for serving as the guest speaker of this alumni forum and introduced his background to faculty and students.
Over the course of an engaging one-and-a-half-hour presentation, alumnus Zhao Kai provided a detailed overview of China's domestic private equity industry, highlighting recent developments, and shared his personal insights and recommendations. Through data analysis, case studies, and trend observations, he comprehensively elaborated on the current state of China's new economy venture capital and private equity market across investment, mergers and acquisitions, and IPO sectors. From fundraising to investment and exit strategies, the fundamental logic of China's private equity industry is undergoing profound transformations, and the Chinese private equity market is experiencing a deep reshaping. Alumnus Zhao Kai expressed his hope that through this lecture, students would enhance their financial literacy and professional understanding, broaden their career development horizons, and spark their interest in the financial industry.
During the interactive Q&A session, alumnus Zhao Kai provided comprehensive and detailed answers to students' questions regarding foundational knowledge of funds and the future development prospects of the fund industry. Additionally, he shared numerous practical and insightful suggestions on career planning pathways and the knowledge base required for the private equity industry, leaving students deeply inspired and greatly benefited.
At the conclusion of the lecture, Secretary Wu Sen, on behalf of the School, expressed heartfelt gratitude to alumnus Zhao Kai for his inspiring presentation. She warmly invited alumni to return frequently and continue paying attention to and supporting the development of the School. She also stated that the "Broad Vision in Management — SEM Alumni Forum" would continue to invite outstanding alumni as guest speakers to bring cutting-edge knowledge from various industries, promote in-depth exchanges between alumni and current students, and welcomed everyone to continue following.
