McKinsey Future of Asia

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at TransUnion. GCCs are poised to contribute significantly to global enterprises by fostering leadership and innovation across various sectors. How can companies capture the opportunity to drive scalable and cross-functional innovation?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, and Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia of Fortune, about their views on the year that was and the year ahead.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode, host Angela Buensuceso discusses the potential of Japanese corporations with Naoyuki Iwatani, managing partner of McKinsey's offices in Japan and Michele Raviscioni, a senior partner based in McKinsey's Tokyo office.   Delve into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, customer-centricity, and brand power as they uncover the strategies outlined in the new Japanese-language book authored by Naoyuki and Michele, "Unlocking the Full Potential of Japanese Corporates."See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this special episode on International Women’s Day, we discuss how prioritizing women's health can lead to economic and social empowerment. Join McKinsey partner Valentina Sartori, senior partner Mrinalini Mirchandani, and host Angela Buensuceso, as they explore what kind of investments are needed to close the women’s health gap.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of new business building with Senior Partners Markus Berger-de Leon and Nimal Manuel. Find out how companies are succeeding in building new businesses, and gain practical insights from real-world examples as we underscore the potential for higher success rates and encourage ambitious thinking and rapid response to market feedback.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Is Asia on the cusp of a new era? In this episode, MGI director and senior partner Chris Bradley and MGI partner Jeongmin Seong, join the conversation with host Angela Buensuceso to unravel global patterns of transformation, highlighting Asia's emergence as a key player across multiple domains. Explore how Asia's prominence is reshaping the global narrative.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode, McKinsey senior partners, Lareina Yee and Vinayak HV, explore the pivotal tech trends shaping 2023 and their profound impact on Asia's companies and economies. Discover how Asia's demographic advantage, rapid innovation, and tech adoption drive its leadership in the global tech landscape, and learn how technology serves as a transformative tool and enabler for success.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani shares on the transformative power of socially conscious leadership. The Infosys co-founder discusses how he thinks India’s start-ups can revolutionise people’s lives and work, as well as his own reflections from the time he spent helping to lead India’s digital public infrastructure journey.    Read the full interview with Nandan Nilekani here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/why-infosys-nandan-nilekani-is-urging-leaders-to-use-tech-for-good   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

How does our youngest generation perceive and cope with mental health challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? In this episode, we talk about the surprising revelations from a global survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) that covered over 42,000 respondents across 26 countries. Join Kana Enomoto, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. and Director of Brain Health at MHI; and Alistair Carmichael, Expert Associate Partner at the McKinsey & Company Sydney Office and MHI Leader in Australia and Asia; with host, Debbi Cheong, as they explore the results of the extensive survey and gain a deeper understanding of the unique health perspectives of Gen Z.   If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, consider seeking help for you, a friend, or a family member.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

By embracing a microregional perspective, we gain a more refined understanding of global development, enabling businesses and governments to make targeted decisions that drive progress. In this episode, we discuss the McKinsey Global Institute Report, Pixels of Progress, which offers insights from a unique dataset that breaks the world down into over 40,000 microregions. Join the conversation with two of the report's authors, Jonathan Woetzel and Chris Bradley, who are both Senior Partners at McKinsey & Company and Directors at the McKinsey Global Institute.   See https://www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Loh Chin Hua, CEO and executive director of Keppel Corporation shares about Keppel’s transformation into an integrated business focused on sustainable solutions and how he leads with purpose and resilience. Read the full interview with Loh Chin Hua here: https://mck.co/la-keppelSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode, we bring together two senior McKinsey experts – McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) Director and Senior Partner Kweilin Ellingrud and MGI Partner Jeongmin Seong — to discuss the shifting landscape of doing business in China and how MNCs can adapt to succeed in this dynamic market.   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen, and ambitious young women are prepared to do the same. To make meaningful and sustainable progress toward gender equality, companies need to go beyond table stakes. Join senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute Director (MGI), Kweilin Ellingrud, and MGI partner, Anu Madgavkar, as they explore the cultural, economic, and social factors that have impacted female leadership and workforce participation in the region.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, is back in this annual podcast on what’s shaping business news. We look at the impact of US-China relations, a new trajectory for Asian growth, how electric vehicles may reshape industry… and more. Read a transcript of this episode here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/future-of-asia-podcasts/business-news-to-watch-in-2023.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

More than 500 institutions within the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) have committed to reducing their and their clients’ emissions to net zero by 2050—however, the time has now come for these commitments to be translated into action. In this episode, Mark Carney, co-chair of GFANZ, talks to McKinsey senior partner and host, Cindy Levy, as they discuss the challenges facing financial institutions on this journey and how GFANZ’s masterplan can help speed up the net-zero transition. This episode was recorded as part of the Transition Finance Towards Net Zero: Scaling Blended Finance Conference organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In a new episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, Gillian Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), speaks with host Bharath Sattanathan, partner based in McKinsey's Singapore office, as they discuss how Asia can take tangible steps to transition to a net-zero economy—and the role of finance in enabling it. Drawing on key takeaways from MAS’s Transition finance towards net-zero: Scaling blended finance conference, Gillian and Bharath highlight the need for a fundamental rethink of public finance, and the evolving role of finance regulators in the net-zero transition.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Despite the challenges, we remain optimistic about Asian growth opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how business leaders could look across their organizations for opportunities to mitigate the effects, helping to build resilience along the value chain. Join the conversation with Joseph Tesvic; Senior partner at McKinsey & Company, along with Mahima Chugh and Denise Lee, partners at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Australia is no stranger to crises. Heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, and floods besiege this vast, unique country, posing a significant challenge to all sectors of the Australian public and government. In this episode, McKinsey partner Roland Dillon spoke with Major General Andrew Hocking about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Employee mental health and resilience is a critical topic for business leaders globally—McKinsey research has shown that as many as one in four employees are reporting signs of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the factors that can influence workplace mental health, and how organizations can effectively build a mentally resilient workforce.
 
 Join the conversation with Samuel Harvey, Professor of Psychiatry from University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Phil Davis, Managing Director of Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, and Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Read more >    Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:35) >  In this episode, we discuss the big trends defining the future of work in Asia, why certain companies are reluctant to embrace remote working arrangements, and how organizations can respond to these latest developments. Join the conversation with Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, Paul Marriott, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan, and Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.
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