Join Columbia Business School’s Asian Alumni Club, Asian Business Association, and Korean Business Association for their panel discussion titled, Brighten Up: South Korean firms on the Global Innovation Stage, to be held at 6:30pm on Tuesday, April 12 at the Harvard Club.

Learn what lies behind the impressive growth of Korean conglomerates as leading global superpowers, talk with accomplished executives to offer cutting–edge insights, and connect with a diverse group including members from the Columbia community as well as business, finance, government, and media professionals alike.

This year’s panel line-up is comprised of successful leaders encompassing diverse industries, including:

* Robert Fallon, adjunct professor, Columbia Business School, and director, The Korea Society
* Sung Lee ’94, CEO, The Research Associates, and CEO, PLUM Agency
* Chul-Joon Park Partner, New York office; former head of Asia–Pacific Private Equity Practice, Bain & Company
* Bernd Schmitt, Robert D. Calkins professor of International Business, and author of Samsung’s Next Frontier CaseWork, Columbia Business School
* Marc Shin, president, AmorePacific USA

Admission is $35 which includes a reception to follow. Furthermore, participants will receive impressive gift bags from AmorePacific, one of the most luxurious beauty brands in Asia.

Agenda:
6:00 - 6:30 p.m. Registration
6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Panel discussion and Q&A
8:00 - 9.00 p.m. Reception

To register for this event please visit http://innovationkorea.eventbrite.com/

Sponsors
AMOREPACIFIC, Sulwhasoo, State Farm Insurance

Media Sponsors
The Korea Times and hey!korean