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With the outcome of the 2024 US election decided, US foreign and commercial policy is expected to shift rapidly. Last week, members and experts of the Asia Corporate Leadership Council met to explore the policy trajectory of the new US administration and the practical impact on MNCs in Asia. The session provided valuable insights to help executives revise or affirm their strategic assumptions for 2025 and beyond. Key discussion points included: • The new administration will move quickly. “Day 1” expectations will be driven by supporter demands and the reality of a single 4-year term. The best opportunity for legislative action is in the next two years. • Companies should be prepared for tariffs but how high, on what sectors and on whom remain open questions. • Likely to see negligible Climate efforts from the incoming administration. A withdraw (again) from the Paris agreement? • There is a possibility of a shift in trade patterns in Asia, with more intra-Asia and transiting through Asia. Expect a shutdown of “backdooring” to western markets but when and how?   Special thanks to our speakers Angela Mancini – Partner, Global Risk Analysis, Control Risks, John Gardner – Vice President, Public Policy, Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board and David Hoffman – Senior Advisor of The Conference Board of Asia for sharing their insights, and to all our members and guests for joining this session.   For enquiries about upcoming programs from the Asia Corporate Leadership Council, please get in touch with David Basmajian. #uselections #asia #strategy #corporateleadership #leadership #corporateleaders

China has the world’s largest and fastest-growing EV market, but it now faces the impact of declining government subsidies, intensified competition, and rising trade tariffs. The Conference Board of Asia's latest report by Ioannis Siskos Minji Xie and Alexander Heil, PhD discusses how Chinese EV manufacturers are working to overcome these obstacles to bolster long-term success and growth. Read the full article by visiting our website HERE: https://lnkd.in/gk8H7vkb

With only one week remaining until the 3rd Annual Virtual Asia-Europe DEI Dialogue, don’t miss your chance to join us and gain insights from Amrita Singh - Head of HR for the Asia Pacific Region, the LEGO Group and Buks Akinseye - Global Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, IKEA who will be joining our fantastic line-up of speakers. Book your complimentary seat today: https://lnkd.in/gFEegrki #DEI #AsiaEuropeDialogue #DiversityandInclusion Jane Horan, EdD Sarah Bond The Conference Board Europe Fernando Bonaduce Greg Morley Ian Calvert Michelle Erwee Sahar Jafari Shailaja Sharma Arina Londin Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Shreya Soota Nandhakumar P. Sandhya Karpe Claudia Chung Alice Lee Praisy Abraham

Thank you to our members and guests from the Asia Business Women Leaders Council and the Asia Talent Management Council who joined us for the recent meetings. Here are some highlights from the sessions: Asia Business Women Leaders Council Hosted by Standard Chartered, the meeting focused on key themes such as leadership styles, effective communication for leaders in management, and gaining insights into the Gen Z workforce. Special thanks to Lillian Kiang - CEO, Bei Shan Tang Foundation, Elly Zee - Founder, E Zee Learning, Jasmine Sack, Ray Yeung Natalie Poon from Standard Chartered for sharing their valuable insights. Our gratitude also goes to Shelley Boland and her incredible team for hosting this meeting, and to Program Director Teresa Lin for facilitating the session. Asia Talent Management Council Facilitated by Program Director, Gurpreet Grewal, the meeting explored the critical role of cultural diversity in talent management and succession planning across Asia. As organizations navigate a region rich in cultural nuances, discussions focused on understanding local practices, fostering inclusivity, and leveraging the strengths of diverse teams. Special thanks to our speakers Rhona Tasmia Rabbani - Managing Director of Talent & Learning, AMEA at FedEx, Giulia Burani, GEMBA - HR Director APAC at Barilla Group, and Tzeitel Fernandes (She/her) - Chief of Staff for Asia Pacific at Aon, for their insights. Hameed Jung Holman Chan Pankaj Gupta Deirdre Rodrigo Candappa Sanukshi Lokuge Jane Tan Ada Xu Ir Alice Chow Emily Leung Sandra Tassilly Caroline Sy  

In less than two weeks, we’ll host the 3rd Annual Virtual Asia-Europe DEI Dialogue on 4 December. This year we explore moving beyond a focus on differences - to shifting organizational culture through inclusion, challenging the geographic and organizational frontiers that often shape current approaches to DEI. Planned workshops include: • Integrating Inclusion into Business Practice: Building better business • What Middle Managers Bring to DEI: An Appreciative Approach • Burnout or Boredom: How to support leaders in driving inclusion • Inclusion in the Community: Widening the scope This event is complimentary to attend. Register your place here today: https://lnkd.in/gFEegrki #DEI #AsiaEuropeDialogue #DiversityandInclusion Jane Horan, EdD Sarah Bond The Conference Board Europe Fernanado Bonaduce Greg Morley Ian Calvert Michelle Erwee Sahar Jafari Shailaja Sharma Arina Londin Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her) Shreya Soota Nandhakumar P. Sandhya Karpe Claudia Chung Alice Lee

The use of AI in the workplace is changing the role of HR leaders, who must adopt new skills and ways of working to seize the opportunities these technologies offer. Read this guide designed to help senior executives navigate the challenges of AI ahead. You can read the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/gQJNYJm5 #HRLeaders #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #DigitalTransformation #HRInnovation #ArtificialIntelligence #HumanResources

Alfredo Montufar-Helu, Head of the China Center at The Conference Board, recently contributed his insights to CNA on how firms are managing US import tariffs on Chinese goods. Read the coverage here by Deborah Wong: https://lnkd.in/eX3mY3MT Watch the full feature on an episode on CNA's East Asia Tonight: https://lnkd.in/gyQSf6zW

What is the skills-based approach to human capital development, and what benefits does it offer? This was explored in a session from last month's Future: Skills Asia event titled "Building an Agile Workforce," led by Andrew Paul Newmark, Marion Devine, and Gurpreet Grewal. The session covered topics such as: • The shift to skills-based talent approaches - an urgent need for agility and innovation in business and the workforce is driving a shift toward skills-focused strategies • Starting the skills journey - begin with pilots to create momentum and align to strategic priorities • Scaling skills across the enterprise – moving to an enterprise-wide skills strategy requires sponsorship, structured taxonomies, and defined skills profile Thank you to everyone who contributed to the session discussion! Read our latest research in this area: Internal Talent Mobility & Marketplaces: A Strategic Lever in Winning the War https://lnkd.in/gw_3pKH3 Skilling at Speed and Scale: Five Guideposts to Success https://lnkd.in/eF762H7H Driving Impact with Talent Marketplaces https://lnkd.in/gZUXvCiJ Join us in Amsterdam on 13 November for Future: Innovate & Transform, and event where tomorrow’s ideas meet today’s pioneering minds. Book your place today: https://lnkd.in/e56G_sQj Praisy Abraham Sandhya Karpe Shreya Soota Aurora Hoxha Anastasia Ntantinaki (she/her)

The past few months have been packed with engaging events from Hong Kong to Singapore. Here are some highlights from the meetings: Singapore: CHRO Singapore Dr. Sandhya Karpe, Leader of the Human Capital Center, Asia, moderated a fireside chat on AI’s role in enhancing flexible work. The discussion featured insights from Ruth Gellert-Neale, MA. , Chief People Officer, Technology – Asia Pacific & EMEA at JLL Technologies, and Raunak Bhandari, IHRP-SP, Regional HR Business Partner Leader at Google. Asia Chief Legal Officers’ Council Hosted by FedEx, the meeting brought members together to discuss topics such as benchmarking in-house legal departments, developing suitable KPIs for these teams, and exploring AI governance, including ethical and fair use practices. Asia CFO Council With Program Director Philip Lim （林伟民）of the Asia Strategy, Transformation and Growth Council and the Asia Corporate Development Council, the session covered current developments, insights, and best practices impacting members. Hong Kong: Lunch briefing with The Conference Board members David Hoffman, Senior Advisor of The Conference Board of Asia, joined members and guests for an update discussing US-China geopolitical tensions and their business implications. A huge thank you to our incredible speakers and attendees for contributing to the insightful discussions. We look forward to seeing our members at upcoming meetings! Irma Chu (she/her) Al Huang Eric Chan Vera Zheng (She, her, hers) Oscar Yipeng Chi Leung Shuk Yee Cindy Jan Poon Jennifer Wong Ting Ng Kundan P. Alok Atri Chew Lua Philip Cheng Tom Thomas Jason Hadassin Corinne Katz Sean Chen Doreen Tan JiYoung Choi Doug Campbell-Pitt Maria Epryntseva Leila Golchin Hajime Seki Rajitha Jayasuriya Kelly Crawford Christopher Lee Yukiko Masuda Zin Htet Kyaw Tien Nguyet Long Mick Sheehy Caroline Sy Claudia Chung Alice Lee Nandhakumar P. Keith McGuire Shawn Liew Shreya Soota Praisy Abraham

In the second episode of #letstalksustainablebiz with Kara Fulcher, Director of Sustainability, North America at Michelin, we discuss social sustainability, why Michelin has committed to the French act4nature international initiative, and her thoughts on the ever-evolving ESG regulatory landscape worldwide. You can listen to the full episode, and all of our podcasts by following our links here: Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gszWawhn Apple: https://lnkd.in/gmnVzZ59 Website: https://lnkd.in/egbzeFNh Bárbara Mendes-Jorge Anuj Saush #sustainability #tcbPodcast The Conference Board Europe #ESG