Theme: RE

This year, we sing the praises of “Refine”.
To refine is to measure progress in millimeters, to repeat an action ten thousand times without yielding.
To refine is to become one with the role and the lens, to confront truth through relentless experimentation.
To refine is to breathe new life into stories retold, to grow something fresh from familiar grounds.
To refine is not to destroy—but to gently push the boundaries of our limits.
From ancient hands shaping stone tools to algorithms chasing fractions of improvement, refinement has always been humanity’s persistent pursuit, etched into who we are.

CEIBS
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China

Chengcai Li

Director

Director Li Chengcai is an outstanding practitioner in the field of Chinese documentaries. His works cover a wide range of profound themes, spanning history, finance, nature, and more. In 2006, as one of the directors of The Rise of the Great Nations, he delved into the historical context and factors behind the rise of modern world powers, prompting audiences to reflect deeply on national development. In 2010, his documentary Wall Street, where he served as chief director, simplified the complex world of finance into compelling narratives, earning an 8.6 rating on Douban and widespread acclaim. The 2012 documentary Money explored the history of money and its economic impact, while The Glory of Innovation (2016) highlighted the crucial role of innovation in driving societal progress.

Duoji Baima

Founder of Songtsam Group

Baima Duoji is one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the realm of cultural preservation and eco-tourism in Tibet, China. He is the chairman and founder of Songtsam Group, renowned for its commitment to both protecting and promoting China’s Tibetan culture. In 1993, Baima Duoji started his career as a documentary photographer and director at CCTV, dedicating his work to bringing China’s Tibetan culture to a global audience. In 2000, he established Songtsam’s first boutique hotel in his hometown of Shangri-La, setting the foundation for what would later become the world’s first hotel circuit in China’s Tibetan region. Over the span of 25 years, Baima Duoji has expanded Songtsam's portfolio to include 17 boutique hotels, along with a tented campsite, offering travelers an intimate experience of China’s Tibetan culture and nature.

Gang Lou

Founder of Everpine Capital

Mr. Lou Gang has nearly 30 years of experience in China and international primary and secondary capital markets. He is a perceptive "artisan" in the venture capital field and a notable figure in China's financial sector. He was named “2016 Financial Figure of the Year” by China Business Network and one of the “Top 10 Economic Figures of the Year” by Economic Magazine in 2020.

Juan Antonio Fernandez

CEIBS Professor

Juan Antonio Fernandez got an MBA and a PhD from IESE, University of Navarra, Spain. He also studied Philosophy at Oxford and Psychology at Harvard. He joined CEIBS in year 2000 . From 2006 to 2022, he was Professor of Leadership in HR/OB Department. He also served as Associate Dean and MBA Director at CEIBS from 2017 to 2020, Director of the Centre of Entrepreneurship from 2002 to 2005, the Director of the Diploma in Management Programme at CEIBS from 2000 to 2002. He was appointed as Senior Fellow a second time at Harvard Kennedy School (USA) from January to June 2016 after previously holding the title from August 2011 to July 2012. He was a Visiting Scholar at the University of Lancaster (UK) in 2006 and 2007.

Limei Tang

China's first female scientist to conduct deep-sea diving

Limei Tang is a renowned young scientist in the field of geology, a science popularization writer, and a science communication expert in China. She earned her PhD from Zhejiang University in 2010 and then dedicated herself to marine geology research, becoming a member of China's Oceanographic and Antarctic research teams. Throughout her scientific career, Limei Tang has demonstrated exceptional efficiency in execution and precision in analysis. She participated in the first scientific expedition of China's "Jiaolong" manned submersible, diving more than 2,700 meters deep, successfully completing the sampling mission, and providing valuable data for the in-depth study of marine resources. This deep-sea expedition left a profound impact on her and ignited a deeper passion for scientific exploration.

Qian Fang

Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company (China) Limited

Fang Qian is a highly influential figure in the corporate finance field and currently serves as the Chief Financial Officer of The Walt Disney Company (China) Limited. With her profound professional background and extensive career experience, she has become a key force in promoting the financial development of enterprises.

Shengyi Huang

President at Juli Entertainment Media Co., Ltd., Actress/Singer

Shengyi Huang is a distinguished Chinese artist who has made remarkable achievements in film, television, and music. With her striking beauty, exceptional acting talent, and relentless dedication to self-improvement, she has carved out a unique place in the entertainment industry. After graduating from the Acting Department of Beijing Film Academy in 2005, Eva gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2004 blockbuster Kung Fu Hustle, quickly rising to prominence as a formidable actress.

Shutang Zheng

Founding Dean of the School of Foreign Languages at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

He has dedicated his life to the spirit of craftsmanship — spending decades focused on a single pursuit: refining and advancing college English textbooks. As both a pioneer and an ongoing contributor to China’s college English education reform, he has witnessed teaching materials evolve—from importing foreign content to presenting China’s stories, and from fragmented approaches to an established pedagogical framework.