Shanghai

Summer Wu studied a Master of Commerce at the University of Auckland in 2012, specialising in International Business.

Now based in Shanghai, the city appeals to Summer because of its strategic location. Conveniently set in the heart of Asia, Shanghai provides a great platform for travelling but is also close to her hometown of Anhui.

“As a financial centre and a vibrant city, it offers an ideal starting point for any international career,” she says.

Summer is now an International Marketing Consultant for Bocconi University. Her role involves developing and managing Bocconi’s presence in Asian target countries, with a special focus on China.

“It’s a job full of challenges as I have to deal with many different aspects,” Summer reveals.

Summer lists social media, strategic partnership building, and connecting with alumni as just some of the areas she is responsible for. Challenges aside, Summer finds the work meaningful and can see herself building a career in the industry.

Summer believes that her two years in Auckland broadened her perspective in many ways. She credits group discussions in class with teaching her to think critically. She also recalls how chatting with classmates of different nationalities in the Business School’s kitchen lounge exposed her to new cultures and helped her to make friends.

Summer is keen to hear from alumni based in Shanghai.

Contact Summer

Email: Summer Wu 
LinkedIn: Connect with Summer