What happens when bold ambition meets financial strategy?
Step into the world of Tesla—where innovation, risk, and corporate finance collide. This exclusive fireside chat goes beyond the headlines to reveal how Tesla leverages capital structure, valuation strategies, and investment decisions to power its mission of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy.
We will examine how one of the world’s most disruptive companies makes high-stakes financial decisions in a fast-moving, high-risk environment. Hear from our Manchester MBA alumni, who will share both:
✅ The inside-out view: how finance theory is applied in real-world scenarios ✅ The outside-in view: how Tesla is perceived by markets and the implications for its business
What You’ll Discover:
How Tesla funds its innovation—from Gigafactories to autonomous vehicles
Whether Tesla’s sky-high valuation reflects financial fundamentals or future potential
What financial strategy looks like when you’re building a mission, not just a product
If you are exploring a part-time MSc in Financial Management or the Manchester Global MBA, this session offers a powerful preview of strategic, real-world thinking that defines industry leaders and the dynamic, real-world learning you can expect.
Stay on after the fireside chat for a short preview of both programmes— with workshops delivered in Kuala Lumpur.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights, ask your questions, and see corporate finance in action—through the lens of one of today’s most fascinating companies.
7.00pm - Fireside chat and Q&A
8.00pm - Manchester Global MBA & MSc Financial Management Previews
8.30pm - End of Event
Mode
Zoom
Fee
Complimentary
SPEAKER Daniel Ong Lecturer, Alliance Manchester Business School Manchester Global MBA Alumnus
Daniel Ong is a Manchester Global MBA alumnus and seasoned educator with over two decades of teaching experience in Finance and Accounting. As an adjunct lecturer with Alliance Manchester Business School, Daniel is known for his distinctive approach that brings finance concepts to life—bridging theory with practice through real-world company case studies. His ability to demystify complex financial topics makes his classes both engaging and accessible, even to those new to the subject.
Beyond the classroom, Daniel brings a wealth of experience from the corporate finance world. He has held senior roles across investment banking, fund management, and corporate advisory, including positions such as Managing Director at Dynamics Search International, Senior Manager at the Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC), and Assistant Vice President at JP Morgan.
Daniel is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Singapore and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA), underscoring his strong professional and academic foundation.
SPEAKER Ganesan Periakarrupan Principal, Ipsos Strategy3 Malaysia Manchester Global MBA Alumnus
Ganesan Periakarrupan is a Manchester Global MBA alumnus and currently serves as Principal at Ipsos Strategy3 Malaysia, the strategy and innovation consulting arm of Ipsos. He brings over 18 years of cross-industry experience spanning the Public Sector, Human Capital, Technology, and Financing.
He began his career in Research & Development with British Telecoms before moving into ICT consulting and, later, into broader management consulting. Ganesan has led numerous high-impact projects, particularly in collaboration with government agencies, focusing on SME financing, eCommerce, and the digital economy.
In his current role, Ganesan works closely with both public and private sector clients to address strategic challenges. Leveraging foresight analysis and data-driven insights, he helps organisations shape resilient strategies and prepare for the future with confidence.
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