Dr. Haitao Zhang

Biography

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Obtained his degree of Ph.D. and Master of Science in the field of finance, accounting, and international business management from the University of Surrey, UK. His Bachelor's degree of Business Administration was obtained from the Webster University Genève.Haitao Zhang was an Assistant Professor at Surrey International Institute of Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, China.

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He has over ten years of industrial experience in international project management, international business and investment, and business liaison techniques by leading several international projects between Swiss start-up firms and Chinese companies. Haitao Zhang is also a Certified Public Accountant in Australia. Haitao Zhang published several studies in top-tier academic journals (e.g., European Financial Management, Applied Financial Economics, European Accounting Review), and as the book chapter, his studies were also presented at international academic conferences.

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His current areas of research include Financial Reporting, Financial Management, Corporate Finance, Investment Efficiency, Corporate Governance, Business Ethics, Global Leadership, and Strategy.

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Teaching

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Dr. Haitao Zhang's academic work is characterized by a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and international business management. His teaching approach likely emphasizes research-driven insights, drawing from his publications in top-tier academic journals such as European Financial Management and European Accounting Review. He focuses on areas including financial reporting, corporate finance, investment efficiency, corporate governance, business ethics, global leadership, and strategy.

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Industry Experience

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Dr. Haitao Zhang possesses over ten years of industrial experience, specializing in international project management, business, and investment. He has successfully led numerous international projects, fostering collaborations between Swiss start-up firms and Chinese companies. Additionally, he is a Certified Public Accountant in Australia, demonstrating his expertise in financial practices.

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Education

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• Ph.D. in Finance, Accounting, and International Business Management | University of Surrey
• Master of Science in Finance, Accounting, and International Business Management | University of Surrey
• Bachelor of Business Administration | Webster University Genève