NIKKEI FORUM 26th Global Management Dialogue discusses leadership amidst change

The NIKKEI FORUM 26th Global Management Dialogue took place on October 28 and 29, at the Imperial Hotel, Tokyo. The topic was "Seize the Tide, Lead the Change." Leaders of global companies shared their views on how to continue to innovate flexibly and steer their companies in today's business environment. A total of 655 people attended over the two days.

This year's forum was held against the backdrop of the upcoming US Presidential election, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and continuing conflict in the Middle East.

Speakers included Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR, Jaehoon Chang, President and CEO of Hyundai Motor Company, David Ha, Co-Founder and CEO of Sakana AI, and Óscar García Maceiras, CEO of Inditex—all leaders who are known for their skills in navigating through turbulent times.

Henry Kravis, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman of KKR

The forum began with a talk from Masataka Osaki, Japan Country Manager and VP Worldwide Field Operations of NVIDIA. He described how NVIDIA's strength lies in its corporate culture and the confidence employees have in its technology. On the second day, Mai Shin, President of GENDA, and Putri Tanjung, Commissioner of CT Corp, discussed the importance of understanding and engaging with Gen Z, a demographic that makes up a large proportion of the population in Asia.

Over the two days, questions were taken from both the venue audience and online participants, resulting in a lively exchange.

Mai Shin (center) and Putri Tanjung (right) discuss how to engage with younger generations​

Dialogue was further deepened through lunch sessions held on both days, when representatives from Nikkei's editorial team took the stage to discuss with attendees the impact of political change on life and the economy. The topic on the first day was the US presidential election and the impact it may have on the US economy and stock prices. On the second day, the future direction of Japanese politics, as well as economic policy, were discussed.

Lunch sessions covered topics such as the US election and future economic policy​

The Global Management Dialogue has been hosted annually since 1999 by Nikkei Inc. It brings together executives from global companies across a range of industries to share management expertise, discuss strategies for sound growth, and examine solutions to the challenges they face. The event was hybrid style, welcoming attendees both online and on site at the venue.

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https://nikkeiforum.com/gmd24en/

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