Press Releases Chicago Booth opens new center in Singapore
The school officially welcomed its new home in Singapore with an opening ceremony on February 28 at the National Library Building.
- February 29, 2016
The University of Chicago鈥檚 Booth School of Business officially welcomed its new home in Singapore with an opening ceremony on Sunday, February 28, at the National Library Building, 100 Victoria Street, #10-01/02, at 6:30 p.m.
The center鈥檚 grand opening combined with one of Booth鈥檚 Global Leadership Series events and also included a presentation and reception.
Located on the tenth floor of the city鈥檚 National Library Building, the 6,400-square-foot facility features classrooms, offices, and event space, where Booth will host executive education programs, seminars, research collaborations, and will serve as a meeting space for some 800 Booth alumni in Singapore.
鈥淔or nearly 16 years, Chicago Booth has had a special connection to Singapore, which is home to one of our largest alumni bases in the world,鈥� said Sunil Kumar, Booth dean and George Pratt Shultz Professor of Operations Management. 鈥淲e are committed to maintaining a robust presence here and offering many opportunities for student recruitment, intellectual engagement, and connection with members of the Booth community and the greater business community.鈥�
Booth established a presence in Singapore in 2000, when it became the world鈥檚 first business school with permanent campuses on three continents: North America, Europe and Asia.
The school moved its Executive MBA Program from Singapore to Hong Kong in 2014 and its lease on its former location, the House of Tan Yeok Nee, expired in 2015.
鈥淭he opening of the Singapore Center is the latest example of Booth鈥檚 ongoing commitment to Singapore, following last year鈥檚 announcement of Booth鈥檚 joint program with National University of Singapore Business School, the Asia Executive Series. Through this opening, Booth in Singapore will continue to serve as a source of professional growth for business leaders,鈥� said 2001 Booth alumnus George Tanasijevich, president and chief executive officer of Marina Bay Sands Pte Ltd.
鈥淭he center鈥檚 location at the National Library Building is symbolic of Booth鈥檚 important role in Singapore and the broader region. I look forward to additional activities and events for the Booth alumni at the new Singapore Center.鈥�
Wong Kim Yin, a 2003 graduate of Booth鈥檚 Asia Executive Program and current Group CEO of Singapore Power Ltd., says, 鈥淭he opening of the Center signifies Chicago Booth鈥檚 continuous commitment to Singapore. The Center will be a place for faculty, students, alumni, and the broader Booth community to connect and engage. I hope we can build on the rich DNA that we share, to develop and promote cutting edge business insights, creating exceptional value for all.鈥庘��
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