Breakthrough Strategies: Development of Foreign Enterprises in China in the Context of Today's Geopolitics 当今地缘政治背景下,外资企业在华发展之展望
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English
INTRODUCTION
Amid escalating China-US trade frictions, global supply chain reconfiguration,
and intensifying domestic competition, multinational corporations in China face unprecedented operational complexities unseen since reform-era marketization.
Confronting this triple challenge of geopolitical ambiguities, growth sustainability dilemmas, and technological decoupling imperatives, decisive leadership requires actionable frameworks to convert systemic risks into competitive differentiation.
This executive conference will provide a comprehensive analysis of the current landscape, decode regulatory ambiguities while securing sustainable growth in this new reality. Join us to gain valuable insights and actionable strategies for transforming geopolitical risks into competitive advantages.
AGENDA
The conference will mainly be divided into three parts:
- Presentation of The Age of AI: addressing human uniqueness amid AI-driven automation, balancing global strategies with local needs, and identifying opportunities in uncertain markets for multinational teams.
- Overview of SKEMA GEMBA: highlighting immersive learning through global case studies, peer collaboration, and leadership training for agile decision-making in shifting industries.
- Presentation of examining the historical evolution of foreign businesses and provides career navigation strategies amid geopolitical tensions and industrial chain restructuring.
SPEAKER
Mr Pierre E. Cohade
SKEMA Business School '84 Alumnus Global Business Leader Spanning Four Industrial Cycles
With leadership roles at global giants Kodak, Danone, and Goodyear, Pierre drove industry-wide transformations and operational excellence. As former CEO of China’s Triangle Tyre and a Magnolia Award laureate (Shanghai’s highest foreign honor), he pioneered a dual-track strategy balancing localized modernization with global market penetration. Currently advising multinationals on compliance and governance, he previously chaired Deutsche Bank China’s Audit Committee and serves on boards of Johnson Controls and CEAT, guiding organizations through China’s regulatory and geopolitical complexities.
Mr Gong Bin
Visiting Professor, SKEMA Business School
Global Organizational Evolution Mentor
Mr Gong Bin has practical expertise in strategic organizational design, cross-cultural team activation and global talent development. He deeply served eight sectors including pharmaceuticals, automotive, and finance.
Mr Gong previously served as Asia-Pacific HR Director at Bayer Pharma (Germany), Senior Vice President at Allianz Insurance (Germany), and Vice President at Quintiles Transnational (US) (now IQVIA), driving organizational transformation for multinational corporations like AbbVie and Brilliance BMW.
Mr Gong is an alumnus of University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
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