Peter Nolan appointed honorary doctor at CBS

Guest Professor at ARC since 2005, Professor Peter Nolan from Cambridge University, has been appointed honorary Doctor at CBS.

Peter Nolan holds the Sinyi Chair in the Judge Business School, University of Cambridge and is Chair of the University’s Development Studies Committee. He holds a PhD in Economics from the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London and has been employed at the University of Cambridge since 1979. In January 2000 The Financial Times commented: "Peter Nolan knows more about Chinese companies and their international competition than anyone else on earth, including in China." In 2009, Peter Nolan was awarded the CBE (Commander of the British Empire) for 'service in supporting China’s integration into the global economy'.

At CBS Peter Nolan contributes to the Asian Studies Programme by teaching two annual classes within the course "Asian Economic Organization and Competitiveness". His lectures are extremely well-received by the students.

Peter Nolan is also the Director of the Chinese Executive Leadership Programme (CELP). This is a unique programme which each year brings 20-25 CEOs from China's largest firms to the University of Cambridge for a three-week training programme, taught by a combination of academics and the leaders of international firms. The Cambridge programme is followed by 4-5 day study tour to Copenhagen Business School where the CEOs are being taught about the Scandinavian model and the emergence and functioning of the welfare state and have strategic discussion with CEOs from major Danish companies such as A.P. Møller-Mærsk. Through this programme CBS has developed close links with Peter Nolan and his research theme at Cambridge University as well as established unique contacts with top leaders in the Chinese corporate world.

In sum, Peter Nolan has made enormous contributions to the study of China, Chinese business and its role in the global big business revolution. He has also made significant contributions to the study of transitional economies and emerging markets. Peter Nolan has been instrumental in developing a unique programme which brings academics and business leaders in Cambridge and Copenhagen together with top leaders in the Chinese business world.

Peter Nolan will give a professional seminar and receive his honorary doctorate at a ceremony at CBS on 2 June 2009.