The Automotive Industry: Building for the future in China
Richard Lin, Simone A. Maggioni, Steve Rivard, Jwee San Tan and Alvan Turner
June 2008
The result of a survey of more than 150 automotive executives globally and interviews with more than a dozen executives of major OEMs and suppliers, "The Automotive Industry: Building for the future in China" examines the key business and talent challenges for automotive companies growing their business in this complex market. Some of the key topics discussed include:
- The strategies companies are employing to capitalize on opportunities in China in the short- and long-term
- The challenges of managing growth and costs in the intensely competitive and relentlessly fast-paced business environment
- The importance of representing regional and local interests at headquarters
- The state of talent development and succession planning in the region
- The competencies required for CEOs and other senior-level automotive executives to lead successfully in China
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