The Global Fellowship works in partnership with Business in the Community to source Corporate Partners for the programme.

Business in the Community mobilises business for good by asking our members commit to improve the way in which they manage their resources - be that their people or the planet.

One of our top campaigning priorities is developing the talent and skills of the existing and future workforce which matches the objectives of The Global Fellowship.

BITC is honored to be part of the programme for a third year and congratulates the continued support of the corporate partners.

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OUR CORPORATE PARTNERS

We are delighted to continue our support of this programme through our operating company B&Q China and offer young, inspiring students first-hand experience of our international operations. As part of Kingfisher plc, the world's third largest home imrovement retailer, we have been an advocate of this initiative for a number of years and are pleased to share our experience and ideas as they embark on their future career.

(Caroline McCarthy-Stout, Government Affairs Manager)

Our participation in this programme is very important to us, giving us the opportunity to present our company to the talent of the next generation, as well as having the chance to contribute to their personal and professional development.  Companies today have a very important educational role, especially in developing countries, where the private sector contributes to and funds community development projects.  In addition, the Global Fellowship gives us as a corporation, the opportunity to know more about these young adults, who are the source of our inspiration and innovation.

(Ana Valéria Haddad, Corporate Communications Director South America)

Cambridge University Press is delighted to support the Global Fellowship. Our principal businesses - publishing for scholars and English learners - are genuinely global. We have staff in forty countries and customers and suppliers in some 200. The Global Fellowship advances our core aim of supporting education.

(Heidi Mulvey, Community and University Relations Manager)

In 2009 GKN celebrated its 250^th anniversary. From its origins in South Wales, GKN now has staff in more than 30 countries, supplying its innovative world leading engineering products and services to its global customers. GKN was the first automotive supplier to invest in China more than 20 years ago and we very much value cross-cultural awareness. We are delighted to continue our participation in the Global Fellowship. The programme provides an excellent opportunity for the Fellows to experience different cultures in the business world. 

(Stefan Magirius, President GKN China)

Hays, the world’s leading recruiting experts in qualified, professional and skilled people, is delighted to support this programme. Hays China hosted two Fellows, providing them with an overview of how global companies seek to develop and nurture their businesses at a local level. The two Fellows worked closely with a Hays mentor to help identify future development goals and to equip them with the necessary tools to secure a career with a global company.

HSBC is delighted to be involved with this programme in all three countries as it provides young people in Britain with the opportunity to learn about the challenges and opportunities provided by the emerging economies and the skills that they will need to work in the global economy.  

(Simon Martin, Head of Group Corporate Sustainability)

We are delighted to support the Global Fellowship program. Recognized as the “Teaching University” for the real estate industry, Jones Lang LaSalle educates our people and raises  the standards of the entire property industry by virtue of the alumni base we have created. Participating in the programme allows us to reach the youth who will shape the future. We welcome the enterprising students from the UK to Jones Lang LaSalle China this year on our 15^th anniversary.  China is one of the fastest growing and mostdynamic real estate markets in the world. We hope to give the students valuable experience 

about the real estate industry as well as 

the cultural differences of working in China.

(Tammy Hu, Marketing Director

Jones Lang LaSalle Shanghai)

KPMG is honoured to be one of the global businesses' supporting this unique scheme. We aim to support the scheme in India, China and Brazil; and be able to provide the young people a truly global experience. We hope the global fellows gain an insight into the importance of being a responsible global corporate citizen.

(Kalyan Krishnan, Corporate Citizenship)

Corporate Social Responsibility is at heart of KPMG's values. The Global Fellowship not only provides an opportunity for young talents to gain international experience and perspective, but also fits with our CSR focus and gives our people a chance to get involved and contribute. We are very much committed to making this programme a success.

(John Harrison, Chairman, KPMG China)

Natura is really honored and very pleased to participate in this Project. It is great to see how aligned Natura and Global Fellowship Program are.
We believe Life is a chain of relationships. Nothing in the universe exists alone; everything is interdependent. We believe that it's only by recognizing the importance of relationships that we can achieve peace, solidarity, and pleasure, in all aspects of life. The greater the diversity, the greater the wealth and vitality of the whole world We must always strive to promote the development of individuals, organizations, and society. A passion for relationships has been at the heart of our way of conducting business since Natura was first established. As a brand, we believe we can make the strongest impact on the world around us through personal relationships. For all this reasons, we are very excited with this Project and with the possibilities of development. Dear fellows, be welcome to Brazil and to Natura!

(Marcelo Madarász, Leadership Development Manager)

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has 140-years of Tata heritage in supporting the community globally where it operates, this continues to today with a focus on Education and Health. TCS continues to develop initiatives in the UK with the support of the National Council for Education Excellence. The Global Fellowship provides an opportunity to develop future talent as part of our education agenda.

(Malcome Lane, Director Corporate Affairs)