Percy Kong, our student of the Digital MBA Intake 2023, has over 20 years of experience in global supply chain and operations management across multinational corporations, including Philips, Avnet, and Medtronic. He currently holds the position of Senior Director of Global Supply Chain Management at Micro Center.
THE REASON OF CHOOSING THE HKUST DIGITAL MBA
Percy, a frequent traveller between the United States and Asia, is driven to enhance his expertise in AI and entrepreneurship. In his pursuit of new knowledge and skillsets, particularly in AI and technology, Percy chose to enroll in the DiMBA program to enhance his leadership capabilities. Reflecting on his decision, Percy notes, "The self-paced online learning allows me to manage my study time effectively. It enables me to continue learning while working between the United States and Hong Kong."
MEMORABLE EXPERIENCES IN DIMBA JOURNEY
Throughout his DiMBA journey, Percy has had several memorable experiences. One notable example is his participation in Global Network for Advanced Management (GNAM) Network Week. "I have the opportunity to meet and connect with the exchange-in students from the USA, China, Canada, India, Mexico, and other Asian countries. Apart from the intensive workshops, we have visited Hong Kong Science Park and joined industry sharing, to learn how key players leverage resources strategically," he recalls, underscoring the importance of teamwork and diverse perspectives.
Another standout was a practical workshop in Enhancing Professional Skills (EPS) course. Percy reflects, "We worked on solving real-life business scenario, and the collaboration made it both challenging and rewarding." This activity emphasized the importance of teamwork and diverse perspectives like corporate finance, marketing, sales pitching, and business development.
ADVICE TO PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
For those considering the HKUST Digital MBA, Percy advises, "Invest in your education and personal growth; enhance knowledge as for entrepreneurship, intrapreneurship, or senior management roles continuously; engage with world-class faculty and diverse classmates to expand your global network actively, and apply all of these in daily life."
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