Working at GLG

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06 Introduction

10 About GLG

12 Our Values

14 GLG Clients

16 GLG Council Members

18 Everything You Wanted to Know About GLG

26 A Day in the Life of a GLG Associate

28 About GLGers in APAC

30 Around the Office

34 Benefits

36 History of GLG

40 Our Offices Around the World

42 GLG Social Impact

44 GLG Service

46 GLG Activities

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 Alexander Saint-Amand
CEO, GLG
At GLG, our mission is to transform the
way the worlds top professionals share
expertise and learn. Our success depends
on our ability to attract and develop great
people. We want to change the way our
clients and members learn, and provide
unrivaled learning opportunities for
GLGers. GLG has grown to include more
than 1,300 employees, in 22 offices around
the world, and counting. We are especially
excited to continue growing across Asia-
Pacific and to celebrate more than ten
years of business in the region.

Alexander Saint-Amand, CEO

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 Evan Auyang
Managing Director and
Head of Asia-Pacific, GLG

GLG opened its Asia-Pacific operations

in Hong Kong in 2005. Since then, we
have expanded our presence to ten
offices across China, Japan, South Korea,
Singapore, Australia, and India.
With nearly 300 employees and almost
100,000 Council Members in APAC, GLG
is at the forefront of providing cutting edge
professional learning to the business
community. Globally, and within the region,
GLG serves a distinguished client base
from financial institutions to professional
services firms to some of the worlds
largest companies. GLG brings the best
expertise from around the world to help
our clients solve their most pressing
learning challenges.

Evan Auyang, Managing Director and Head of Asia-Pacific

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What is GLG?
GLG is a platform for professional
learning. We pair top professionals and
thought leaders across fields for short-
and long-term learning engagements.
Global, technology-driven, and nimble,
our 1,300 employees work in 22 offices
in 12 countries.
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A Great Place to Grow
GLG hires intellectually curious We have the opportunity to
learn not only from colleagues
university graduates and quickly gives but from the people we come
them responsibility. We believe above
all in learning; our Associates work
into contact with whether on
professionalism, negotiating,
customer service, or whats
with and learn from top professionals going on in the economy. Were
around the world every day. constantly learning because
thats GLGs culture.
GLG Associates help shape our clients learning
GLG Associate
experiences. Doing so, they develop strong business
acumen, communication, project management, and client
GLG is able to take people
service skills, all while demonstrating impeccable judgment,
responsibility, and integrity. from a myriad of backgrounds
and harness their creative
GLG Associates typically specialize in one of three potential, providing an outlet
end markets: financial services, professional services,
for varying skillsets.
or corporate markets. In their roles, Associates work
GLG Associate
alongside seasoned research professionals to learn,
grow, and create innovative approaches for each
client assignment.
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Our Values Our values drive us. They are the foundation of our culture and
an essential component of our mission to transform the way the
worlds top professionals learn.
Learning & Curiosity
We value and encourage curiosity.
Our employees, Council Members, and clients see
themselves as lifelong learners.
Were excited about new ideas.
We see expanding our personal and professional
expertise as essential and meaningful.
Responsibility
We believe that with our mission comes responsibility.
We abide by the highest professional standards.
We are proud of the investments we have made and
continue to make in compliance which is a key part of
our culture and a big differentiator.
We expect the same level of responsibility and high
standards from our clients and Council Members.
We believe in mentorship; we share responsibility for
each others success.
Courage
We value big ideas and bold thinking.
We are proactive and eagerly reach out to top leaders
and professionals.
We confidently and honestly confront the tough
questions and unusual challenges in our complex
and competitive marketplace.
We are passionate about our mission.
Judgment
We value thoughtfulness, reason, and strategic thinking.
We see the big picture and articulate it in smart,
clearly reasoned arguments.
We want whats best for our organization as a whole
rather than any single person or group.
Service
We focus on exceeding our clients expectations.
We continue to innovate and seek new, smarter service
and technology.
We are efficient, accessible, responsive, collegial, timely,
and professional always.
Within GLG, we are of service to each other, and
collectively and individually to all our communities.
Integrity
We treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We listen and endeavor to understand our colleagues
views, even when we disagree.
We believe in teamwork, work well with others, and will
support the best idea, no matter its origin.
We value honesty and candor from our colleagues.
We believe in humility.

Fresh Perspective
We innovate.
We believe in open minds, new approaches, and
rethinking old ideas.
We endeavor to be bright, flexible, and positive.

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GLG Clients Our clients leading investment firms, corporations, and professional
services firms work with GLG to address their most complex
operational and developmental challenges. They rely on GLG for
Fortune 500 350+ performance improvement and professional development, and
Companies in nearly every sector Private equity and venture capital firms of all sizes
across all geographies
appreciate our core commitment to compliance.
9 of the 10 350+
Leading global banks
Hedge funds
GLG has been an invaluable asset for us. The ICT industry is very dynamic
The top Agencies and
and the pace and scale of change are accelerating. GLG helps us maintain
Management and strategy consultancies our strategic agility by giving us access to thought leaders who can
marketing firms share cutting edge developments and critical trends. With our hunger for
30+ From the top five advertising holding companies knowledge, GLG gives us the opportunity to learn from the worlds leading
Leading global industrials companies experts in a simple, timely, and convenient manner.
30 Han Feung, VP Corporate Strategy, Huawei
8 of the 10 largest Social Impact Fellows

Pharmaceutical companies

Dozens of
7 of the 10 largest Leading nonprofits, foundations, and social enterprises
including the Rockefeller Foundation, the Bridgespan
Global medical equipment companies Group, Juilliard School, and others GLG is really a great match for GE
teams who need that expertise
200 on demand. If the teams across
Law firms globally GE want to introduce new
perspectives into their innovation
process, if they want to access
27 of the 50 expert pools, were able to create
Leading mutual funds
a very efficient innovation
transfer system.
Dyan Finkhousen, Director, Open Innovation
& Advance Manufacturing, GE

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GLG Council Members Our clients learn from 500,000+ experts
around the world.

Our membership comprises prominent professionals who value Council Members Around the World
teaching and mentoring for the sake of better outcomes and APAC

within the context of their busy schedules. Their backgrounds 95,000+

range from domestic and international policy specialists and
EMEA
economic advisers to academics, scientists, and physicians
to C-level managers and professional leaders of many kinds. 117,000+
Council Members consult with our clients over the phone or 9,000+ 95,000+ Latin America
in person through small group meetings or longer-term board
14,000+
Accounting &
Financial Analysis Energy & Industrials
or special advisory positions. experts experts
North America

274,000+

100,000+ 500,000+
Technology, Media & 16,000+
Telecom experts
experts Real Estate
experts

90,000+
Consumer Goods &
Services experts

110,000+ 60,000+
20,000+
Legal, Economic &
Healthcare experts Financial & Business Regulatory
Services experts Affairs experts

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Jessica Hung What made you decide to work in
GLG rather than large traditional
companies?
At GLG, you learn research
management and account
servicing. Youre given flexibility
to develop yourself professionally.
(Derrick)
GLG offers a great balance
between a client-facing role in an
established organization and an
entrepreneurial mindset. (Jessica)
GLGs business model requires
a combination of communication
and analytical skills. Despite having
Everything You Wanted to Know About GLG, a degree in finance, I wanted a
more youthful and agile business
What is the leadership team like
at GLG?
GLG leaders are very
knowledgeable in business and
are experts in their own right.
Theyre always willing to help where
needed. (Derrick)
They are very open they
encourage you to rise up and
be a leader. Theres a lot of open
communication from senior
management and its a very
supportive environment. (Jessica)
At GLG, it is very easy for everyone
in the organization to reach out to
leadership and have a voice. Senior
leaders are also very hands-on and
How does GLG keep you learning?
In every interaction with clients and
Council Members, you learn and
discover new things, from industry
trends to hot topics. (EY)
Every project is a learning
opportunity to become smarter
about a certain topic while
also improving your project
management skills. (Derrick)
One day you will learn about infant
milk formula and the next, Artificial
Intelligence. No two days are the
same. (Jessica)
The diversity of topics we work on
enhance my level of understanding

from GLGers in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, and Shenzhen environment. I have been able to supportive whenever you need
on the markets from the investors.
(Vivien)
find that at GLG. (Daniel) guidance or resources. (Daniel)

What was it like when you first
Hong Kong GLGers started working at GLG?
Derrick Hui, GLGs workflow is efficient and
Credit Distressed Debt fast-paced. It can be intimidating at
Jessica Hung, Hedge Funds first, but with the help of my team, I
EY Shin, Private Equity picked up on the process quickly.
Lydia Tang, Mutual Funds Getting to connect with clients and
& Investment Banks Council Members from different
Daniel Shu, backgrounds was exciting. (Daniel)
Professional Service Firms
Figuring out exactly how this
Vivien Qin, Network Development
business works was tough at first
but it was exciting to see where I
was able to provide value. (Derrick)
Shanghai GLGers
Since GLG works across sectors,
Sarah Bi, Research
theres a lot to take in and it requires
Neo Li, Network Development
constant learning. All of these
challenges were very exciting. (Neo)
Beijing GLGer When I first joined GLG, I was busy
Claire Song, Private Equity with client projects and getting up
to speed on how GLG works. I was
learning every day. (Kehong)
Shenzhen GLGer
Kehong Gan,
Business Development
Do you need a background in There is a saying in China: In GLG management is committed to
business to work at GLG? big companies people develop creating a motivating environment.
interpersonal skills but in small They respect regional differences.
No, I majored in Political Science
companies people actually learn (Neo)
and Spanish. As long as you are
how to do things. At GLG, youre
intellectually curious and have
able to do both. You can broaden
strong analytical skills, GLG is a
your perspective, gain rich industry
great place to work. (EY)
information, and learn how to work
EY Shin
Even though I graduated from with people. (Neo)
business school, a business degree
GLG attracted me over large
is not necessary for Research
traditional companies because it
Managers to add value for clients.
was a firm experiencing significant
You do need professionalism and
growth and had more firm-wide
curiosity. (Derrick)
strategic initiatives and projects for
The key qualities that make me to engage in. (Lydia)
someone successful at GLG
are strong communication and
problem-solving skills and a
willingness to learn. (Daniel)

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What is the pace of work like?
Work is relatively consistent
because of the volume nature of
the business. However, your pace
of work will rely heavily on your own
time management skills and how
you are able to provide thoughtful
research solutions in a timely
manner. (Derrick)
Time is a scarce resource for our
clients, as they often need to be
the first to see opportunities in
their industry. GLG needs to be
even quicker and provide the right
solutions. (Kehong)
The pace is flexible. You have a lot
of freedom and ownership over
your own projects. (Vivien)
Derrick Hui
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Any advice when interviewing
at GLG?
The job teaches you
Be prepared and come with an
understanding of the industry. Be
confident in your capabilities and
be courageous in showing your
curiosity in this field. (Derrick)
Spend time learning about the
business model and the position
you are applying for. Think about
what qualities or experiences you
have that make you a promising
candidate. (Daniel)
Be yourself. GLG appreciates
diversity and welcomes candidates
with all kinds of backgrounds.
As long as you love learning and are
full of curiosity, youll fit in. (Claire)
What does the job teach you?
professionalism, analytical thinking,
and communication skills. (EY)
My role teaches me to be efficient
with my time and allocate my
resources effectively. (Derrick)
You learn people skills and
communication skills GLG is a
very people-oriented business.
(Jessica)
I have developed sharper business
acumen and a clearer knowledge
framework. I have also built strong
connections for instance, I can
call our Council Members directly,
even if the person is a senior
executive. (Neo)
I have gained a more in-depth and
comprehensive understanding of
the business and overall capital
market. I am also able to build
knowledge in industries, like
technology, media, and healthcare.
I have also improved some soft
skills, including negotiation,
communication, and time
management. (Kehong)
This job taught me how to efficiently
gather information. I also gained a
clear career development direction.
(Vivien)
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Claire Song
Lydia Tang
What kind of career development
training does GLG offer?
GLG offers a number of career
development training programs to
help GLGers grow, such as public
speaking training with a theater
coach. (Jessica)
Career development training is
integrated into daily workwe
have weekly content digests in
global and local markets; we have
internal curricula; and we often invite
industry experts to conduct Lunch
& Learn sessions for us. (Claire)
What do you like most about
your job?
How does GLG help you fulfill your
career goals?
GLG helps you build business skills
that are needed in every job. There
are also opportunities to progress
at GLG and that path is very
transparent. (Derrick)
Ive been promoted twice during
my two years at GLG from
Associate to Senior Associate,
and most recently, to Research
Manager where I lead a small team.
(Jessica)
GLG encourages me to think of
new ideas and provides me the
resources for implementation. (Neo)
GLG supported my switch from the
Network Development Team to the
Research Team and provided me
with the necessary training. (Vivien)
I take pride in being a valuable
resource for my clients during their
due diligence process. Its even
more rewarding when they get
their other colleagues to be GLG
users. (Derrick)
I like the people everyone is very
energetic, dedicated, responsible,
collaborative, and helpful. I learn a
lot from them. (Daniel)
I enjoy connecting clients with
Council Members who will help
inform their business decisions.
(EY)
What I like most about working at
GLG is the working atmosphere
and the colleagues. This is a very
healthy and genuine environment
we are all motivated, helpful, and
enjoy considerable freedom in
our work. Whats more, you get to
know many Council Members from
various sectors. (Neo)
I like that I have autonomy in my
work and ownership over my
projects from idea generation to
completion. (Vivien)
You have access to cutting-edge
knowledge, and the ability to work,
grow, and learn with intelligent co-
workers. (Claire)
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What are the challenges at GLG?
at GLG?
GLG is operating in a competitive
space. We need to maintain
excellent service for our existing
clients, while also winning over
market share. (Derrick)
GLGs business model is unique
and beneficial. My biggest
challenge is finding the balance
between tried and true methods
and innovative approaches to
problem solving. (Daniel)
The biggest challenge is multi-
tasking and time management.
(EY)
Neo Li
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What does it take to be successful
You need strong people skills, the
ability to multi-task, a strong sense
of responsibility, and an eagerness
to learn. Its also important to have
the ability to take on constructive
I initially looked after Korean clients
feedback. (Jessica)
You need to have strong project
management and interpersonal
communication skills. (Neo)
You have to stay ahead of the curve
and have a grasp on the industry
trends that will effect your clients.
(Kehong)
Has your job changed since you
started working at GLG?
My role is now more managerial
and I am involved in large
customized projects that are
significant to the business. (Derrick)
while based in Shanghai. Then, I
was relocated to Hong Kong,
whereI had more regional coverage
and client segment change. (EY)
At a junior level, I was trying to
learn as much as possible. As I
grow within GLG, Ive taken on
more responsibilities for outside
initiatives. (Jessica)
I have shifted from PSF clients
to corporate clients. I now have
the opportunity to work on other Kehong Gan Claire Song
products, new initiatives, and talent
acquisition. (Daniel)
Initially, I focused on understanding
the full range of products and
how to service our existing clients. What was your best day at GLG? How do you and your coworkers What are your hobbies out of the
Now, I get to work on business have fun? office?
My best day was when I was
development and establishing
promoted from Associate to Karaoke is quite big in the Hong I like hiking, paddle boarding, and
relationships with new clients as
Senior Associate after only one Kong office. (Jessica) cooking. (EY)
well. The career ceiling here is
year, which made me very proud.
very high; it all depends on your GLG Hong Kong has a young and I enjoy getting out and playing
(Derrick)
motivation and capability. (Kehong) very cool team and we like to get sports, and soaking up the sun on
I closed an important deal for a together outside of work for happy the deck of a boat. (Derrick)
I joined GLG as a Research
major corporate client which hour drinks, dinner parties, and
Manager and have since become I enjoy hiking with my dogs,
involved meticulous arrangement sports activities. (Daniel)
a Senior Research Manager. I practicing yoga, and lately I am
between two foreign Council
have recently started managing We organize holiday activities, trying out wake-boarding. (Jessica)
Members. (Daniel)
the Hong Kong Councils Team, as well as outdoor and fitness
I love travelling to new places. Its
focused on Council Members activities, like CrossFit. (Neo)
more about experiencing different
management and recruiting more cultures and meeting different
experts into our membership. people. (Neo)
(Lydia)
GLG
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 Sarah Bi What is it like living and working in
your respective cities Hong Kong,
Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen?
Hong Kong is a great city to live
and work in. Its a world-class
metropolis at the heart of emerging
markets in APAC. (Derrick)
Hong Kong is a very dynamic city.
It is a great city for young career-
minded professionals. (Jessica)
I think Shanghai is one of the most
livable cities and has everything
youd want it to offer. (Neo)
Shenzhen changes every day;
it feels different every time I come
back after being away for a while.
Daniel Shu Shenzhen people are young
and energetic, with different
backgrounds. (Kehong)
I have always loved Hong Kong
there is something very special
about the city. Although it is
crowded, it is very close to nature.
We can go hiking or to the beach
every weekend. (Vivien)
Beijing is my hometown and also
the capital city of China. Bejing has
a rich history and culture. (Claire)
Without sounding too clich, the
saying goes, Hong Kong is a city
that never sleeps. It really is a city
that embraces the work-hard, play-
hard culture. (Lydia)
Vivien Qin

GLG keeps me learning all the time. One day you will be learning about infant milk
formula and the next thing you will learn is about Artificial Intelligence (AI) no two
days are the same. Jessica Hung
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Speak with our teams dedicated Call a client about an active project
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Members for a China-focused project.

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Lunch with co-workers at a nearby restaurant.
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and talking points for potential meetings. Monitor a call between a client
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Join a client call to intake a new
project request and learn about
the project landscape.

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Sync up with my team Interview a candidate who is applying for
to review the days activities a Research Associate postion.
and client projects.

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Sit down with an Account Manager regarding
2 a clients upcoming renewal, outstanding projects,
09:00 feedback, and deliverables.

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Speak with a fellow Research Manager about
1 an Energy & Industrials project to provide guidance
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GLGers have various roles across APAC. GLGers studied a variety of subjects.

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Marketing
Senior Analyst Medicine Computer Law and legal Economics Engineering
6% science studies
Director and
Managing Director

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12% Junior Associate, Associate, Psychology Mathematics Physics Biology Chemistry
and Senior Associate
Others

17% 20% Business Languages Geography English Marketing and

Vice President and Research Manager and Communications
Senior Vice President Senior Research Manager

GLGers graduated from universities around the world. And GLGers speak many languages.
China & Hong Kong US Europe
The Chinese University of Brown University Dauphine University, Paris
Hong Kong
Duke University Gavel University, Sweden
Fudan University
Harvard Business School Trinity College, Dublin
Tsinghua University
Peking University
Kellogg School of Management,
Northwestern University
Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam

UK
34% 32% 10%
Renmin University of China Massachusetts Institute of
Technology Imperial College London
University of Hong Kong
New York University Oxford University
Japan
Pepperdine University University College London
Waseda University More than 34% of GLGers More than 32% of GLGers Nearly 10% speak more than
Stanford University University of Warwick
in APAC speak at least in APAC speak at least four languages.
Australia
Canada two languages. three languages.
Macquaire University
University of Toronto
Simon Fraser University

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1. Kikusan in Landmark, quick take-away
lunch with quality
2. Tsui Hang Village Great Dim-Sum
place for gatherings
3. Sichuan House For spice lovers
9. Fuel Good place for an espresso and 1. Vegetarian Lifestyle () 9. The Beast Cafe Nice coffee and 13. Shanghai Concert Hall Quality
a casual meeting Classy vegetarian restaurant cakes and unique decoration classical music, vocal concerts and
10. Urban Bakery Tasty coffee and 2. Home Thai Authentic Thai 10. Pret A Manger Coffee plus ready- traditional Chinese music
signature croissant in the K11 Art Mall made sandwiches, soups, and salads 14. Shanghai Museum One of Chinas
11. Nodi Best place for a caffeine boost 3. In Tokyo () Quick Japanese 11. Ocean Grounds Specialty coffee first world-class modern museums

4. Miso A stylish take on in the afternoon bite with big space with a cozy environment 15. UME Cineplex A cinema in Xintiandi
Japanese cuisine 12. Starbucks Reserve A special 4. Mr. Pancake Decent American 12. Starbucks Iconic Seattle-based mall where stars walk the red carpet
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5. Wolf Market Conveniently located in
the center of Lan Kwai Fong
6. Armani/Priv Cool rooftop terrace
with views of Hong Kongs cityscape
7. Foxglove Good vibes and
good menu
8. Ciao Chow Great place
for after-work drinks
Drink fitness equipment
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5. KABB Relaxed American-style 17. Taipingqiao Park A serene getaway
13. Lan Kwai Fong Home to many of restaurant in the middle of the concrete jungle
Hong Kongs best bars and restaurants 6. El Luchador Award-winning
and the heart of the citys nighlife Mexican restaurant and bar
14. Central Harbourfront With 7. Paulaner Good German food
360-degree views of the citys iconic in Xintiandi area
skyline, this event space has become
8. Blue Frog Go-to place for happy
home to various festivals
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2. Xiaowangs Home Restaurant
Traditional food in a traditional setting
3. HuangMen Lao Zao Hotpot (
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4. Najia Xiaoguan ()
Very authentic Beijing taste
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5. Atmosphere Bar Yunku The highest
bar in Beijing
6. Jing-A Taproom The best home brew
in Beijing
7. THESECRET Personalized cocktails
Coffee Food
8. MS Bonbon Caf Afternoon tea is the 1. The Flower Pond Delicious Shanghai
highlight cuisine
9. Cafe Flo A subsidiary to Brasserie Flo 2. Star of Canton Restaurant Authentic
10. Sweet Spot Make sure you try Cantonese restaurant
the cream roll 3. Rock Salt Fabulous Japanese cuisine
4. Qin Restaurant Northwest Food
Activities
11. Crossfit Strength Code Catch up
with the latest fitness trends Drink
12. Wensha KTV Good place 5. LAVO jazz funk soul Nice place
for party and gatherings to chill with drinks and live music
13. Mr.X Escape the Room game 6. Lili Marleen Good DJ and music
7. Mokihi Great bar for cocktails
and snacks
JI
Coffee
8. Costa Coffee Coffee, sandwich, and
afternoon tea
9. Barista Pro Coffee and cakes to-go
and eat-in
10. U Caf & Club Financial investment
themed caf
Activities
11. Lotus Hill Park Great place for
jogging, climbing, and picnic
12. Cool Party KTV Good place for
entertainment and parties

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Hong Kong Shanghai

Benefits Health and Welfare

Competitive insurance available for
Paid Time Off
15 days as starting annual
Other benefits include:
Complimentary drinks
employees in Greater China holiday leave; subsequent
GLG is dynamic and diverse, with an energetic work increase to 20 days annual
and snacks daily

environment.We offer an exciting career trajectory, holiday leave after three years Business travel
accident insurance
competitive salaries, and a generous benefits package. Maternity and Paternity leave

Beijing Shenzhen

34 35
History of GLG Bessemer Venture Partners
leads a $30 million investment
in GLG to fuel expansion.
GLG opens offices in Chicago
Gerson Lehrman Group is founded in New York City as a GLG begins hosting GLGs offices around the United States and Washington, D.C.
publishing company focused on sector-specific reports small meetings with GLG continues to invest Alexander Saint-Amand, CEO
for investors. GLG continues to expand
biotechnology investors considerable financial resources
by region. It now has new Alexander Saint-Amand
Mark Gerson and Thomas Lehrman, and physicians/scientists and thousands of person-hours
offices in San Francisco, becomes Chief Executive
both in their late twenties, raise $1 million over breakfast at the Yale to create the industrys most
to start the company. Alexander Saint-
Boston, and Los Angeles. technologically advanced and Officer of GLG. The
Club in New York City.
Amand joins as an editor during his GLG also begins offering a broader comprehensive compliance company continues to
senior year at college. array of products and services to system. GLGs systems and expand beyond its
GLG initially produces reports by clients, including curated meetings, compliance oversight tools help financial services business,
Early GLG engaging industry experts academics, surveys, and events. experts manage conflicts and with new clients in the
industry report scientists, and physicians to write Alexander Saint-Amand enable clients to implement their professional services
about industries undergoing massive becomes President and Chief own protocols.
industry and Fortune 1000.
technological or regulatory change. Operating Officer.
2004 GLG opens offices in India
Yale Club, New York City
2002 and Singapore.
1998 2000 2006

1999 2003

GLG opens its first office 2005

Mark, Thomas, and Alexander realize 2001
outside the U.S. in London.
they have the opportunity to do much
GLG expands beyond GLG builds out more practice areas, GLG expands into Asia and opens
more than produce reports; they can
healthcare and including Legal, Economic, and offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
fundamentally change the way companies
technology fields, Regulatory affairs. GLG opens an Austin, Texas office which
conduct primary research.
beginning with a Power initially focuses on supporting its now 70,000
After attending a number of industry conferences
and Energy practice, Council Members/experts. The company now
on behalf of potential clients, Alexander witnesses
which later becomes has more than 200 employees and continues
the power of informal, one-to-one, and small
Energy and Industrials. to introduce new practice areas: Accounting
group conversations that take place between
and Financial Analysis, Consumer Goods and
programmed events.
Services, Financial Business Services, and
GLG begins building the technical infrastructure Real Estate.
that allows it to connect client requests with
relevant experts, creating a new professional
learning platform. London, U.K.

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 GLG formalizes its broader mission to
transform the way top professionals learn with
applications far beyond its initial client base.
GLG formally launches GLG Institute for executives
GLG has almost GLG has almost 750 employees worldwide, operating in increasingly complex business, regulatory,
700 employees and including 115 sales professionals, 275 research GLGs global
and technological environments.
continues to focus professionals, and nearly 20 employees in legal Members work with prominent
membership grows
on growth, especially and compliance. chief executives, technologists, to include more than
in international scientists, and policy leaders for 500,000 experts,
financial services, intensive counsel, advice, and including more than
and executing in new
Logo designed by network building. GLG also launches 95,000 in APAC.
Michael Bierut Strategic Projects, partnering top
client segments. GLG continues its product
management consultants and GLG Council Members to expansion with surveys.
GLG opens an office design and execute high-impact projects for clients.
in Beijing. The Arnhold Institute for
GLG moves its global headquarters to One Grand Global Health at the Icahn
GLG expands its Central Place in New York City. School of Medicine at
customer reach to serve
The company creates the GLG Social Impact Mount Sinai and GLG
law firms and life
Fellowship, its flagship Social Impact program, to partner to create the Mount
sciences companies. GLGers at company Town Hall give global social sector leaders access to GLGs Sinai-GLG Global Health
membership at no cost. Scholars program.
2009 2011
2014 2016

2008
Silver Lake Partners
invests $200 million in GLG.
The companys growth
accelerates across industry
verticals and GLG continues
to enhance its technology and
compliance systems.
GLG opens an office in Japan.
2010
An increase in U.S.
prosecutions of
insider trading brings
increased scrutiny to
investment research.
GLGs compliance
initiatives and its state-
of-the-art programs are
increasingly valued in
this climate.
2012
GLG Social Impact Fellows
GLG Social Impact launches,
bringing GLGs learning
platform to the social sector
as it begins working with
nonprofits.
2013
2015
GLG has more than 900 employees
GLG celebrates ten years of business in China and
in 21 offices around the world and
launches its Chinese website. GLG now operates
manages a membership of more than
in Beijing, Gurgaon, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Seoul,
375,000 Council Members.
Shanghai, Shenzhen, Sydney,
GLG opens an office in Dubai. Singapore, and Tokyo.
GLG has more than 1,100 employees in
22 offices in 12 countries. Its membership
comprises more than 425,000 thought
leaders and practitioners. GLGs clients
include Fortune 500 Companies in
nearly every sector and the leading
professional services firms and financial institutions.
GLG buys back Silver Lake Partners interest in the company,
giving GLGs management and shareholders flexibility to
pursue new opportunities and focus on longer-term growth.
SFW Capital Partners makes a strategic investment
of approximately $212 million in GLG to support
continued growth.

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Our Offices
Around the World Beijing Shanghai

China World Trade Center No. 381 Middle Huaihai Road

West Building Central Plaza
1 Jianguomen Avenue Huangpu District
Chaoyang, Beijing China 100004 Shanghai, China 200020

Dublin
London

Paris
Chicago Boston Munich
San Francisco Seoul
New York (HQ) Beijing Tokyo
Washington, D.C.
Los Angeles

1,300 Austin
Gurgaon
Shenzhen Shanghai
Employees
Dubai
Hong Kong
Mumbai

22 Singapore
Offices

12
Countries

GLG Associates work in Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai,

and Shenzhen, in addition to other offices around the
Sydney
world. Greater China is one of the fastest growing
regions within APAC. Our Associates enjoy cultural,
New York (HQ) culinary, and artistic adventures, as well as easy access Shenzhen Hong Kong
to travel within Asia and other parts of the world.
60 East 42nd Street Level 14 Taiping Finance Tower 9/F, St. Georges Building
3rd Floor 6001 Yitian Road 2 Ice House Street
New York, NY 10165 Futian District Central, Hong Kong
Shenzhen 518000, P.R. China

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20152016 GLG Social Impact Convening
GLG Social Impact advances learning and
decision-making among the social
sectors top innovators. We work across
the social sector from helping nonprofits
with technical, regulatory, and strategic
challenges to supporting grant-making and
mission-driven investing through industry
analysis and market landscaping.
42 G LG S O C I A L I M PACT
The GLG Social Impact Fellowship is our
flagship program, providing learning resources
to a select group of nonprofits and social
enterprises at no cost. The Social Impact
Fellowship leverages GLGs learning platform
to help top social sector professionals answer
critical strategic and organizational questions.
Through the Fellowship, ambitious, innovative,
and visionary nonprofit and social enterprise
leaders learn through tailored interactions Eric Liu, GLG 2016 Social Impact Fellow and
with experts across GLGs membership
and with each other.
Founder & U.S. Executive Director of Bayes Impact
Possible Health is a nonprofit healthcare company delivering high-quality, low-
cost healthcare to vulnerable communities in Nepal. As Possible looked scale its
organization into new geographic regions, GLG connected Possible with experts
who helped their team learn best practices for managing staffing models and scaling
performance management strategies.
One such leader is GLG Social Impact Fellow and CEO of Possible Mark Arnoldy.
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GLG Service

GLGs APAC offices are especially

Service is a core In 2016, GLGers volunteered
2,700 hours at roughly 90 events, committed to service work. The
Hong Kong team sends volunteers
GLG value. One way with 60 organizations, in 12 cities and
seven countries. to help pack rice for homeless and
we embody it is by other citizens in need.
2,700
volunteering in our Hours

communities.
90
Events

60
Organizations

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 GLG Activities
GLGers work hard and enjoy
spending social time together
outside of the office, including get
togethers at sporting facilities,
restaurants, and bars.

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Contact
info@glg.it

GLG Hong Kong GLG Shanghai

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