CEO Global Network Podcast
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CEO Global Network Podcast
Shouyi Ma, President & CEO of Hanson Canada - Responsible Leadership & Changing Life Trajectories Through International Education
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Shouyi Ma, President and CEO of Hanson Canada, to explore the transformative power of international education and the meaning of responsible leadership. Shouyi shares how Hanson Canada supports international students, the role of accountability in building trust, balancing innovation with tradition in higher education, and his vision for creating generational impact over the next decade.
Listeners will gain insight into:
- How responsible leadership shapes the future of international education
- The strategies Hanson Canada uses to change students’ life trajectories
- Balancing innovation and tradition in educational institutions
- Measuring success beyond financial results
Whether you’re a leader, educator, or entrepreneur, this conversation is packed with lessons on leadership, impact, and community building.
00:00 – 00:35
John Wilson: Shouyi, I can't tell you how wonderful it is to first see you again and have you on the CEO Global Network podcast…
Shouyi Ma: We do go back a long way, John. Thank you very much for having me…
01:02 – 01:31
John Wilson: …you’re the president and CEO of Hanson Canada… So the first question, What does responsible leadership in international education look like to you, Sho?
Shouyi Ma: John, that's a huge question… responsible leadership is really about thinking about the longer term, sacrificing interim interest for the ultimate goal…
02:20 – 02:56
John Wilson: How do you see international education changing life trajectory for the students that you have at Hanson?
Shouyi Ma: Hanson Canada's mission is all about changing life trajectories through education for generational impact…
03:40 – 03:53
John Wilson: What role does accountability play in building trust and in building results in education?
Shouyi Ma: Accountability operates on two levels… aligning with national strategic plans and delivering on promises to students and communities…
05:36 – 06:51
John Wilson: How do you balance innovation with the traditions of higher education?
Shouyi Ma: We’ve pivoted with technology, innovating while keeping focus on the essence of education…
07:10 – 08:46
John Wilson: What impact do you want Hanson Canada to really have over the next decade?
Shouyi Ma: The vision is to contribute meaningfully to Canada’s international education strategy while navigating sector challenges…
08:54 – 10:17
John Wilson: How do you measure success beyond financial results in your organization?
Shouyi Ma: Success is achieving our mission of changing life trajectories, contributing to intergenerational impact, and giving back to the community…
10:39 – 11:16
John Wilson: Thank you very much, Shouyi. It’s been a pleasure having you on the CEO Global Network podcast…
Shouyi Ma: Thank you, John. I look forward to catching up again.
