Topic: Personal Development and Career Choice

Time: May 20, 2025, 14::30-16:30

Venue: D101 Lecture Hall, Qiming Building (Library), Lihu Campus

Speaker: Mr. Zhao Chongji

Main Content:

Sharing the insight report on the ideal career of young people in the AI era, analyzing the impact of AI on the job market and the future career development trend; combining with the McDonald's case, elaborating on the importance of innovative thinking in the development of enterprises and career growth.

Guest Profile:

Mr. Zhao Chongji, born in 1984 in Hong Kong, has a Bachelor's Degree in History from Yale University and a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. Mr. Zhao is currently the Vice President of McDonald's China and Senior General Manager of Shenzhen Market of Shenzhen Golden Arch Foods Co., Ltd. where he oversees McDonald's restaurant business in Shenzhen, Dongguan, Huizhou and the western part of Guangdong Province.

Prior to joining McDonald's, he had an impressive track record: General Manager of International Strategy and Japan Market at DDT, expanding the mobility and delivery business; at EF Education, he was in charge of the Overseas Study Abroad in China, driving the growth of B2B and B2C business; and at McKinsey & Co. he was a consultant providing strategic advice to multinational corporations in various fields. With his deep management skills and cross-industry experience, he is leading the regional market to new heights.