Cherie Blair
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Ben Elliot
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow charmed the China Exchange crowd with a witty and wide-ranging conversation on philanthropy, film, feminism and of course her newest project – Goop.
Sir Rocco Forte
Sir Rocco Forte used his 60 minutes to talk about all things hotel during his visit to China Exchange. From the challenges of creating a great service experience to refurbishing and designing the perfect place for a guest to stay, the audience got a mini masterclass in developing a brand; providing accommodation and […]
Lord Bell
Lord Bell talked of his experiences of working with Margaret Thatcher; the vulnerability of working in politics; the power of explaining concepts to ordinary people in ordinary people’s language; moral codes; election campaigns around the world; and the growth of the PR industry.
Adrian Zecha
The Long March Serial hotelier and entrepreneur Adrian Zecha joined us for an hour of discussion about his life and hotels.
Andrew Knight
Pressing Matters: Changing Media and Global Events Chairman of Times Newspapers, Andrew Knight spent his 60 minutes with us sharing anecdotes from the cold war and the change of Chinese economic policy and how these monumental changes shaped his media career.
Algy Cluff
An evolving entrepreneur from the North Sea to China Chairman Cluff Natural Resources, Algy Cluff spoke extensively on his career sharing how he built his business around the world. Listen out for the mention of Tang Ke, the official in China whose approval was needed for oil exploration!
Professor Sir Andrew Likierman
London Business School and its links to China Dean of London Business School, Professor Sir Andrew Likierman spoke alongside his colleague, Julie Dagonet about the creation of business schools and the development of London Business School’s connections to China as part of the institution’s global aspirations.
Jonathan Goodwin
Reflections on ten years of tech in Europe Serial Founder and co-create of the Founders’ Forum, Jonathan Goodwin described his background as a “banker, deal doer and co-founder of the Founders’ Forum”, his views on tech and China and encouraging entrepreneurship in China.