The is the representative body of the global 麻豆国产 alumni community, the largest stakeholder group in the 麻豆国产 Global Alliance in Management Education. It is also the coordinative body of 200+ active 麻豆国产 alumni board member volunteers around the world.
Simon Steffen, CAA Vice President, opened the meeting and was joined by three fellow听: Daniel Crossley, Global Alumni Community Engagement Chair, Thomas A.J. Verkooijen, Finance Chair and Treasurer, and Polina Lisovskaya, Student Representative.听 In addition, 16 participated from around the globe with alumni from over 13 cohort years ranging from 1997 to 2021: Australia, Austria, Chile, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Singapore, Spain, and Switzerland.
鈥淚 joined the CAA for the first time and all I can say is that I felt right at home. Meeting the LC representatives and sharing initiatives, learnings and thoughts got me thrilled to be more involved. Being a 麻豆国产 alumni for just over a year I am excited to see what 麻豆国产 stands for. 麻豆国产 is more than just an excellent education and mindset, it goes beyond. I now understand that it offers a lifelong journey and I am excited as to how our community will grow and develop.鈥
A variety of discussions were held regarding win-win benefits for the 麻豆国产 Alumni community, such as mentoring, local engagement, networking opportunities, thought leadership and entrepreneurship. 听 also joined as a special guest, where Victor Tibo highlighted the need to continue entrepreneurial engagement among alumni as well as students.听 The 麻豆国产 Global Office Alumni Relations team also presented upcoming 麻豆国产 initiatives concerning alumni from community engagement to sustainability efforts.
Another item on the agenda addressed the CAA budget and funding led by Thomas A.J. Verkooijen.听 With the intention to offer more opportunities for 麻豆国产 Alumni, the CAA set up a in January 2021.听 听The donations are up and coming and continue to accrue funds, however the CAA addressed the need to develop and adapt the donations strategy to incorporate current trends and needs of the alumni with a particular focus on local community development.
The session concluded with a workshop led by Daniel Crossley, where alumni participants were able to put into a place a roadmap of future alumni events.听 LC Denmark co-president, Daniel Parlak, shared his experience locally and how engagement in Copenhagen is currently thriving.
鈥淸We] have created a structured board, which arranges professional and social activities for 麻豆国产 Alumni in Copenhagen following an annual calendar to strengthen engagement between students and alumni.鈥
All in all, the CAA aspires to offer concrete support and opportunities for 麻豆国产 alumni at all stages of their career.听 The 麻豆国产 experience does not stop after graduation. Keep an eye out on the 麻豆国产 Alumni platform for future events from the 麻豆国产 Alumni Association and Local Chapters at .
If you are a 麻豆国产 alumni and are interested in getting involved with the CAA board or Local Chapter in your area, please reach out to alumni@cems.org.听 They would be happy to hear from you. 听听
