In today’s rapidly changing business world, innovation is no longer optional—it has become a key factor in shaping investors’ risk perceptions. Both businesses and investors must constantly ask: how are risk profiles evolving, and how can companies continue to innovate and adapt?
On 19 October, the University of Manchester China Centre is delighted to host David Pattison, Lecturer at Alliance Manchester Business School and an experienced investor, who will share insights on:
Date & Time: Sunday, 19 October 2025, 19:00 – 20:00 (Registration from 18:30)
Venue: University of Manchester China Centre, Shanghai
The masterclass is free to attend. Please scan the poster below to register. Seats are limited, and a confirmation email will be sent. If you miss three sessions after successful registration, your eligibility to participate in future events will be cancelled.
David Pattison
Lecturer、Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS)
David Pattison has over three decades of experience in advertising, marketing, and investment. In 1990, he co-founded media agency PHD, which was sold to Omnicom six years later and expanded into a global network. In 2007, he became CEO of digital media group iLG, successfully leading its sale in 2008.
Since 2010, David has acted as a mentor, chairman, angel investor, and adviser across a wide range of industries, particularly tech-driven businesses. His expertise spans equity structuring, fundraising, profitability, cashflow management, and business exits. He currently supports four companies at different growth stages.
At AMBS, he teaches Venture Capital and Private Equity on the GMBA and MSc Finance programmes. In 2021, he published The Money Train: 10 Things Young Businesses Need to Know About Investors, which won the 2022 Business Book of the Year Award.
18:30 – 19:00 Registration
19:00 – 19:10 Opening Remarks
19:10 – 20:00 Masterclass
20:00 – 20:10 Q&A
20:10 – 20:30 Global MBA / MSc Financial Management Info Session
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