Born and raised in South Africa, Siyamthanda (Siya) Dlova moved to Shanghai to pursue his MBA at CEIBS (China Europe International Business School). Five years later, he stands at the beginning of an exciting career in international development at the New Development Bank (NDB).

In this episode of CAIC Unscripted, hosted by Jeff Pi (CEIBS MBA 2009 alum) and produced in collaboration with the CEIBS Alumni International Chapter (CAIC), Siya shares:
• His inspiring journey from South Africa to China
• What the “South African Dream” means to him
• Lessons from studying an MBA in Shanghai
• How to leverage networking and professional development
• Opportunities for Africa-China business and collaboration
• Career insights for aspiring professionals in international development

The CAIC Unscripted podcast presents personal conversations between CEIBS alumni, looking beyond business to uncover stories, experiences, and insights from CEIBS’ diverse global community. 

Listen to the audio version of CAIC Unscripted on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. 

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