Catalysis The IBMS faculty of the Arnhem Business School has placed a high priority on the students learning about strategic management issues firsthand from practitioners. ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

The IBMS faculty of the Arnhem Business School has placed a high priority on the students learning about strategic management issues firsthand from practitioners.

Goal To bring together blue-chip companies, financial buyers and M&A advisors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and students for a day of strategic reflection, learning, and opportunity. ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

To bring together blue-chip companies, financial buyers and M&A advisors, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and students for a day of strategic reflection, learning, and opportunity.

Structure Speakers from established industrial companies or practitioners at the forefront of the market for corporate control (buy side/sell side) would share insights with an audience of SMEs and students. The SMEs will have the chance to learn from the best, and possibly to pitch ideas/secure financing or partnerships with the speakers. This will take place at the ABS, giving students the unprecedented chance to not only hear about cutting-edge strategic issues but witness strategic management firsthand. Later, there will be a drink reception where everyone will have the chance to discuss the topics, network, and pursue their own interests. A good opportunity for the SMEs to recruit students for their strategic needs. ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

Speakers from established industrial companies or practitioners at the forefront of the market for corporate control (buy side/sell side) would share insights with an audience of SMEs and students. The SMEs will have the chance to learn from the best, and possibly to pitch ideas/secure financing or partnerships with the speakers. This will take place at the ABS, giving students the unprecedented chance to not only hear about cutting-edge strategic issues but witness strategic management firsthand. Later, there will be a drink reception where everyone will have the chance to discuss the topics, network, and pursue their own interests. A good opportunity for the SMEs to recruit students for their strategic needs.

What’s in it for you? SMEs – Managers from small-medium enterprises who are looking to make the next big step in strategy. They are interested in hearing about strategic management from the speakers, perhaps finding opportunities for collaboration (e.g. if they are in the target group of the buy side speaker, or in the industry of expertise of the M&A Practitioner). An added benefit to the SMEs is that they could recruit students for their strategic expansions from the roster of 4-th year students who are ready for a graduation assignment ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

SMEs – Managers from small-medium enterprises who are looking to make the next big step in strategy. They are interested in hearing about strategic management from the speakers, perhaps finding opportunities for collaboration (e.g. if they are in the target group of the buy side speaker, or in the industry of expertise of the M&A Practitioner). An added benefit to the SMEs is that they could recruit students for their strategic expansions from the roster of 4-th year students who are ready for a graduation assignment

What’s in it for you? Industry General The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises Specific Strengthening your company’s reputation for cutting-edge strategic management in front of an audience of SMEs (potential customers) and students (potential employees) ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

Industry

General

The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises

Specific

Strengthening your company’s reputation for cutting-edge strategic management in front of an audience of SMEs (potential customers) and students (potential employees)

What’s in it for you? Buy Side Principals (Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Activist Hedge Funds) General The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises Specific Close cooperation with various industry associations will ensure an audience of not only students, but also small and medium enterprises, which will provide ample opportunity to review potential investment opportunities ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

Buy Side Principals (Private Equity, Venture Capital, or Activist Hedge Funds)

General

The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises

Specific

Close cooperation with various industry associations will ensure an audience of not only students, but also small and medium enterprises, which will provide ample opportunity to review potential investment opportunities

What’s in it for you? M&A Practitioners General The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises Specific Close cooperation with various industry associations will ensure an audience of not only students, but also small and medium enterprises who might be looking for the next strategic step The other speakers are representatives of industry and buy side principals, who might be needing corporate finance advice ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

M&A Practitioners

General

The chance to be an advocate for your favorite strategic concepts to an eager audience of students and small-medium enterprises

Specific

Close cooperation with various industry associations will ensure an audience of not only students, but also small and medium enterprises who might be looking for the next strategic step

The other speakers are representatives of industry and buy side principals, who might be needing corporate finance advice

Why Match? ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

Additional Information Contact: Georgi Atanasov [email_address] ABS 2008-2009 IMM- Georgi Atanasov

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