CKGSB pioneered the first China CEO program in 2006 in partnership with two of the world's best business schools: INSEAD and Wharton. This formidable alliance provides participants with unparalleled resources to prepare Chinese CEOs to build world-class enterprises in a globalized environment. Recognizing that these companies have prevailed in brutally competitive domestic markets where local companies have to compete with home-grown rivals and Western multinationals everyday, the program was designed especially for Chinese CEOs who are in the position to review, reflect and make further breakthroughs in order to drive the performance of their organizations. The China CEO Program drew more than 35 participants, all CEOs and/or Chairmen representing premier Chinese firms including TCL, CNOOC, and Alibaba. One participant commented: "The program has provided a seismic experience that forces us to look at ourselves and our own firms within the context of global economies and how we can leverage global resources in order to stay ahead of the game." In addition, Program Alumni have formed an extraordinary sense of community, a hallmark of CKGSG programs.