DKU Library Author Talk | Unlocking International Joint Ventures

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03-13-2025

03:15 PM

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04:15 PM

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LIB 2001

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We are pleased to invite you to the latest event in the DKU Library Author Talk Series, titled “Unlocking International Joint Ventures: A Face-to-Face with Industry Leaders”. A joint venture is a combination of two or more partners that seek the development of a collaborative project, sharing the risks associated with its development. Whether you’re an entrepreneur considering global expansion, or a university student or faculty member studying business/management, this is an unmissable learning opportunity to hear firsthand experiences and unique perspectives from industry leaders and get your questions answered directly by the experts.

We are honored to welcome Dr. Alan MacCharles and Mr. Mark Schaub, authors of the book Unlocking International Joint Ventures: Keys to Formation Success through Cultural, Commercial, and Legal Decision-Making, to share insights into navigating the complexities of joint ventures. This book, backed by research and professional case studies to show how concepts relate to real-world deals, is a complete guide to understanding and successfully executing this influential and highly complex business formation. Dr. Tim Klatte will moderate the discussion. Dr. John Quelch will deliver the opening remarks.

Event Information:

*The event will be held in English and open to public registration. Light refreshments will be provided.

Speakers’ Introduction:

Co-Author: Dr. Alan MacCharles

Senior Director of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning, Duke Kunshan University

  • Dr. MacCharles joined Duke Kunshan University in November 2024 to lead the development of client programs and deeper integration of Executive Education and Lifelong Learning. Prior to joining DKU, he had a career spanning almost 28 years with Deloitte, the last 18 of which were in China where he was Strategy and M&A partner. Over his career, he has been involved in dozens of joint venture formations, hundreds of commercial due diligence projects, and numerous strategy engagements. His clients have spanned financial services, life sciences, hospitality and manufacturing.

Co-Author: Mr. Mark Schaub

International Partner, King & Wood Mallesons

  • Mark Schaub, co-author of Unlocking International Joint Ventures, specializes in foreign direct investment, cross-border M&A, intellectual property, and private equity in China. Lived full time in Shanghai from 1993 to 2018, he was the first foreign lawyer at King & Wood Mallesons in 2000. He has advised on projects worth over USD 20 billion across sectors like automotive, autonomous cars, consumer, life sciences manufacturing and tech, with deals ranging from USD 500,000 to over USD 1 billion.

Moderator: Dr. Tim Klatte

Partner, Head of Forensic Advisory Services, Grant Thornton Shanghai

  • Dr. Tim Klatte currently leads the Shanghai Forensic Advisory Services business for GT China. With over 19 years in Shanghai and 31 years of China-related experience, he has specialized in multi-industry compliance while working at Deloitte (2004–2014) and Grant Thornton (2016–present). He has led hundreds of projects across China and Asia, focusing on risk management, compliance programs, and sustainable ethical practices.

Opening Remark: Dr. John Quelch

Executive Vice Chancellor, Duke Kunshan University

  • Dr. Quelch has served as dean of three top business schools across three continents. He was a professor at Harvard Business School for over 30 years and was the first to hold joint professorships at Harvard Business School and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. His research focuses on strategic marketing and consumer psychology. He has authored or edited 25 books, with his Harvard Business School case studies selling over seven million copies globally.

Explore the Book:

The book Unlocking International Joint Ventures: Keys to Formation Success through Cultural, Commercial, and Legal Decision-Making can be accessed by: https://find.library.duke.edu/catalog/DUKE99119664239908501

  • Authors: Alan MacCharles, Mark Schaub

  • Call Number: HD62.47 .M33 2025

  • Publisher: Wiley

  • Publication Year: 2024