A warm welcome ceremony was held by the School of Management. The ceremony was hosted by Professor WU Xiaobo, Director of the School of Social Sciences of Zhejiang University, Executive Director of Tsingshan Institute of Business Studies of Zhejiang University and Professor of the School of Management of Zhejiang University.

Professor Simon Collinson pointed out in his inaugural speech that Zhejiang University is among the best, most dynamic, and most ambitious first-class universities in the world. He has also expressed the vision that after joining Zhejiang University, he will be able to deepen his understanding of the development laws of Chinese innovation management. He hopes to work hand in hand with many outstanding experts and scholars from Zhejiang University and the School of Management to make great achievements together and make important contributions to the development of the business management discipline and talent education of the School of Management of Zhejiang University.

At the ceremony, the Vice President of Zhejiang University HUANG Xianhai, pinned the University’s badge on Professor Simon Collinson’s blazer. Zhejiang University Talent Office Director XU Xuan, and the Executive Dean of the School of Management XIE Xiao-Yun, presented flowers to Professor Simon Collinson and his wife. ZHU Yuan, Senior Associate Dean of the School of Management, presented Professor Simon Collinson with a Zhejiang University School of Management sweater embroidered with his ZJUSOM logo and Professor Simon Collinson’s name.

The Vice President of Zhejiang University HUANG Xianhai (right) pins the University’s badge on the blazer of Professor Simon Collinson (left).

Prof. ZHU Yuan, Senior Associate Dean of the School of Management (left), presented Professor Simon Collinson (right)

After the ceremony, representatives of the School of Management’s management and faculty took photos with Professor Simon Collinson and his wife and chatted in a warm, informal atmosphere.