The Asia School of Business (ASB), established in 2015 through a collaboration between MIT Sloan School of Management and Bank Negara Malaysia, is a premier graduate business school located in Kuala Lumpur. ASB offers a 12-month full-time MBA program, an Executive MBA, and a Master in Central Banking, all designed to blend MIT Sloan’s academic rigor with insights into Asia’s dynamic business environment. The curriculum emphasizes Action Learning, providing students with hands-on experience across various industries in Asia. Students also benefit from studying at both ASB’s Kuala Lumpur campus and MIT Sloan’s campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts
A Hub of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Activities
ASBhive began its journey from humble origins, driven by a deep-seated commitment to empower dreamers to challenge norms, disrupt industries, and enact meaningful change. Rooted in a steadfast belief in the transformative potential of innovative thinking and entrepreneurial problem-solving, ASBhive emerged as a beacon for aspiring entrepreneurs.
It all started with a single spark of innovation and a resolute pledge to ignite the minds of future business leaders. ASBhive quickly evolved into a bustling entrepreneurship hub, serving as a nexus for students, entrepreneurs, corporations, investors, governments, enablers, incubators, and universities.
Managed by the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IEC) at the Asia School of Business, ASBhive stands as a cornerstone of Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, offering thought leadership, cutting-edge infrastructure, and comprehensive services to drive innovation locally and globally.
At the heart of ASBhive lies its state-of-the-art co-working space, meticulously designed to foster collaboration among students, faculty, professionals, and industry leaders. This dynamic workspace features public lounges, dedicated offices, private meeting rooms, a maker lab, and versatile event spaces, creating an environment that nurtures creativity, facilitates networking, and encourages the exchange of knowledge.
ASBhive is more than just a physical space; it is a testament to the power of innovation, entrepreneurship, and community. Join us on our journey as we continue to inspire, empower, and catalyze the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
Our Team
The Quad Squad
Professor Cherian is Practice Professor of Finance at the Asia School of Business (in collaboration with MIT Sloan) and at the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at the SC Johnson College of Business, Cornell University (Visiting). He was most recently a Practice Professor of Finance and the Founding Director of the former Centre for Asset Management Research & Investments (CAMRI) at the National University of Singapore (NUS) Business School. Prior to NUS, Joe was Managing Director, Global Head and CIO of the Quantitative Strategies Group at Credit Suisse in New York where he had direct responsibility for over US$67 billion in client assets managed to a quantitative discipline. While at Credit Suisse, he served on the Global Executive Committee, as well as various senior management, investments, and risk committees of the Asset Management division. He joined the financial industry in New York after an academic career in the US, including as an Associate Professor of Finance at Boston University. He was formerly an Executive-in-Residence and a two-term member of the Johnson Graduate School of Management's Dean’s Advisory Council at Cornell University and is now an Emeritus Member of the Dean’s Council.
Joe currently serves as an Advisor to Xen Capital, a boutique digital wealth and alternatives asset manager in Singapore, Singapore Exchange (SGX), Asia Asset Management in Hong Kong, as well as on the Mercer-CFA Institute Global Pensions Index's Advisory Board in Australia. He has had appointments at Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) Advisory Panel and the National Research Foundation's Early-Stage Venture Fund Evaluation Panel. He was an Independent Non-Executive Director of Bursa Malaysia in Kuala Lumpur, a Scientific Advisor to Nipun Capital, a boutique hedge fund based in San Francisco, a consultant to Fullerton Fund Management, a Temasek subsidiary in Singapore, and on the Journal of Alternative Investments' Editorial Board in the US. Joe holds a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from MIT, and M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Finance from Cornell University.
Redza is a dedicated marketer, impact advocate, and startup enthusiast, boasting a successful venture track record. Co-founding Grub Cycle, Pasar Grub, and Oililin, he achieved global recognition and represented Malaysia at the Alipay-NUS Enterprise Social Innovation Challenge in Singapore and pitching at St. James's Palace, UK. As a global ambassador, Redza forged meaningful connections across continents, participating in prestigious programs in Europe and Asian countries. His role in fostering collaborations and initiatives extends to the 'Buy For Impact' campaign and the presidency of CSED. Currently, Redza focuses on supporting entrepreneurs' growth through ASBhive, welcoming connections for impactful collaborations!
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