MetLife & HKUST to Launch Second Annual Hong Kong Business Amazing Race
04 May 2016 - 2:12PM
Business Wire
A challenge of mind and muscle celebrates Hong
Kong’s cultural, historic, and economic values
MetLife Hong Kong*, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MetLife, Inc.,
the #1 U.S. life insurer^, and the Hong Kong University of Science
and Technology (“HKUST”) are partnering for a second consecutive
year to launch the “Hong Kong Business Amazing Race” (“Amazing
Race”). Co-hosted and sponsored by MetLife Hong Kong, this year's
Amazing Race follows in the footsteps of the success and excitement
from last year's Amazing Race.
As exclusive sponsor, MetLife Hong Kong seeks to build on its
global mission to encourage Diversity and Inclusion across nearly
50 countries it operates in worldwide. MetLife established a strong
relationship with HKUST with the launch of MetLife Global
Leadership Development Program (“GLDP”) in Asia since 2013. The
GLDP is MetLife’s fast-track global program that aims to attract
high performing MBA talent and develop them into future
leaders.
Mr. Lennard Yong, MetLife Hong Kong’s Chief Executive Officer,
said, “At MetLife, both in Hong Kong and around the world, we are
committed to creating an environment of inclusion conducive for the
seamless exchange of ideas and information. As evidenced by our
Amazing Race sponsorship, MetLife Hong Kong seeks to uplift
business communities worldwide by spreading awareness about the
importance and impact Diversity and Inclusion has on both bottom
lines and societal value. I look forward to congratulating the
winners and applaud all participants in this worthy cause."
Organized by HKUST MBA students, the MetLife & HKUST Amazing
Race brings together nearly 200 young business professionals and
aims to provide participants an opportunity to discover and
appreciate Hong Kong's strong business culture, international
environment, and talented workforce. The Amazing Race pits together
teams of MBA students, HKUST staff and alumni, and of participating
companies to overcome a series of obstacles and challenges as they
race through Hong Kong.
Mr. Sean Ferguson, Associate Dean of Masters Programs and
Director of MBA Programs at HKUST said, “As a premier Business
School in Asia, our students are proud to host a race that embodies
many of the qualities of a great business team, and great business
leaders, – determination, strategic intelligence, determination and
perseverance.”
The event will take place on Sunday, May 8, 2016. Over 40 teams
from the local business community and top Hong Kong business
schools will be competing for an array of great prizes: look out
for the Hong Kong Business Amazing Race teams and cheer them
on!
About MetLife
MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET), through its subsidiaries and
affiliates (“MetLife”), is one of the largest life insurance
companies in the world#. Founded in 1868, MetLife is a global
provider of life insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset
management. Serving approximately 100 million customers, MetLife
has operations in nearly 50 countries and holds leading market
positions in the United States, Japan, Latin America, Asia, Europe
and the Middle East. For more information about MetLife Hong Kong,
visit www.metlife.com.hk.
* MetLife Limited and Metropolitan Life Insurance Company of
Hong Kong Limited (collectively “MetLife Hong Kong”) are
wholly-owned subsidiaries of MetLife, Inc. in Hong Kong and private
companies limited by shares incorporated and registered under the
applicable laws in Hong Kong. Both MetLife Limited and Metropolitan
Life Insurance Company of Hong Kong Limited are authorized insurers
carrying long term business in Hong Kong.
^ Based on 2015 written premiums. Source: Axco Global Statistics
2016.
# Based on non-banking assets according to A.M. Best research
2012 data, Best’s Review July 2014.
About HKUST
A dynamic, international research university, in relentless
pursuit of excellence, leading the advance of science, technology,
business and humanities, and educating the new generation of
front-runners for the world. Since its official opening in October
1991, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
has established itself as an intellectual powerhouse, energizing
the community’s transformation into a knowledge-based society, and
securing a place on the academic world map in record-breaking time.
The HKUST MBA program has been ranked World top 15 for 6
consecutive years (2010-15) according to the Financial Times.
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