Julian Ha

Recent forecasts by the International Monetary Fund confirm what most multinational companies have known for some time: the best hopes for growth in the foreseeable future lie in Asia. While growth in advanced economies is expected to reach only 2.5 percent in 2011, emerging and developed economies are projected to expand by 6.5 percent. China and India will lead the way, growing by 9.5 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Vietnam is projected to grow by 6.3 percent, Indonesia by 6.2 percent… Show more

Recent forecasts by the International Monetary Fund confirm what most multinational companies have known for some time: the best hopes for growth in the foreseeable future lie in Asia. While growth in advanced economies is expected to reach only 2.5 percent in 2011, emerging and developed economies are projected to expand by 6.5 percent. China and India will lead the way, growing by 9.5 percent and 8 percent, respectively. Vietnam is projected to grow by 6.3 percent, Indonesia by 6.2 percent, and Malaysia by 5.5 percent.

With these trends expected to continue well into the future, the companies we talk to are increasingly eager to add board members with experience and expertise in Asia.
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In the wake of unprecedented thefts of personal information, companies in the transaction processing and information services businesses that have not established the role of Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) should do so before they become the next victims – and perhaps put their reputation and their business at risk. The duties and responsibilities of CPOs in businesses whose lifeblood is information go far beyond merely guarding marketing information and monitoring compliance. Understanding the… Show more

In the wake of unprecedented thefts of personal information, companies in the transaction processing and information services businesses that have not established the role of Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) should do so before they become the next victims – and perhaps put their reputation and their business at risk. The duties and responsibilities of CPOs in businesses whose lifeblood is information go far beyond merely guarding marketing information and monitoring compliance. Understanding the complex demands of this role and finding the right people to fill it should be a high priority for information companies that want to maintain public confidence and protect shareholder value. Show less

Facing a tidal wave of new government regulation, companies and trade associations in highly regulated industries must make sure they have the right government affairs team to navigate the uncertain waters ahead. Understanding the complex demands of this function and finding the right leaders to fill it should be a high priority for CEOs and organizations whose success can be profoundly affected by government action.

Drawing on in-depth conversations with leaders in government affairs… Show more

Facing a tidal wave of new government regulation, companies and trade associations in highly regulated industries must make sure they have the right government affairs team to navigate the uncertain waters ahead. Understanding the complex demands of this function and finding the right leaders to fill it should be a high priority for CEOs and organizations whose success can be profoundly affected by government action.

Drawing on in-depth conversations with leaders in government affairs and from our experience placing them, Strategic Government Affairs: It's About Leadership provides a picture of the increasing complexity of the government affairs function, and the skills required to succeed in the role today.

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