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Opening Remarks
Eric Zheng
  • Eric Zheng (President at AmCham Shanghai)

    Eric Zheng

    President at AmCham Shanghai
CHINA’S ECONOMY: THE SHORT, MEDIUM, AND LONG TERM
Dr. Dan Wang•Gary Liu•Zhu Ning•Ian Driscoll

Esteemed economists will discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead for China’s economy, as well as the structural hurdles that may complicate policy makers efforts to shift the economy away from infrastructure and housing toward consumption. What impact will the challenges mean for foreign businesses in China? Is a shift toward a more consumption-based economy likely at a time when improving the state’s manufacturing prowess has become a priority?

  • Dr. Dan Wang (Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China)

    Dr. Dan Wang

    Chief Economist at Hang Seng Bank China
  • Gary Liu (Economist & President at China Financial Reform Institute)

    Gary Liu

    Economist & President at China Financial Reform Institute
  • Zhu Ning (Head at Brunswick China; Professor at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance)

    Zhu Ning

    Head at Brunswick China; Professor at the Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance
  • Ian Driscoll (Director of Publications and Communications at AmCham Shanghai)

    Ian Driscoll

    Director of Publications and Communications at AmCham Shanghai
MODELS OF THE FUTURE: HOW FOREIGN COMPANIES ARE ADAPTING THEIR BUSINESS, FINANCIAL AND OWNERSHIP MODELS TO THE CHINA MARKET
Bruno Lannes•Zhao Ke•Alan MacCharles•Li Xin•Walker Wallace

Experts from consulting, finance and law will discuss the models available to foreign companies that wish to localize their operations in China. While the discussion is frequently about joint ventures, SOE cooperation or a local stock listing, the range of options is much broader. They include governance models, manufacturing (Made in China), R&D strategies, government engagement, investment options, etc. The panelists will offer their opinions on what is – and is not – possible or practical.

  • Bruno Lannes (Senior Partner at Bain & Company)

    Bruno Lannes

    Senior Partner at Bain & Company
  • Zhao Ke (Managing Director of China International Capital Corporation (CICC))

    Zhao Ke

    Managing Director of China International Capital Corporation (CICC)
  • Alan MacCharles (Partner at Monitor Deloitte)

    Alan MacCharles

    Partner at Monitor Deloitte
  • Li Xin (Founder/President of Sustenture)

    Li Xin

    Founder/President of Sustenture
  • Walker Wallace (Managing Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Shanghai Office (USA))

    Walker Wallace

    Managing Partner at O'Melveny & Myers LLP, Shanghai Office (USA)
coffee break
Adapting to China: The CEO Perspective
Simon Yang•Fred Freire•Mei Yang-Mille•Helen Chen

In this moderated discussion, panelists from the auto, food and medical device industries will discuss how they are localizing their companies to the China market and reflect on the hurdles they face and the progress they have made.

  • Simon Yang (President at Aptiv Asia Pacific)

    Simon Yang

    President at Aptiv Asia Pacific
  • Fred Freire (Asia President at Kraft Heinz China)

    Fred Freire

    Asia President at Kraft Heinz China
  • Mei Yang-Mille (formerly served as the Managing Director of KARL STORZ Endoscopy (Shanghai) Ltd)

    Mei Yang-Mille

    formerly served as the Managing Director of KARL STORZ Endoscopy (Shanghai) Ltd
  • Helen Chen (Greater China Managing Partner at L.E.K. Consulting Limited)

    Helen Chen

    Greater China Managing Partner at L.E.K. Consulting Limited
The China Imperative for MNCs: Reconfiguring for Opportunity and Risk
Jeongmin Seong•Jonathan Woetzel•Kenneth Jarrett

In a world reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic, rising geopolitical tensions, renewed inflationary pressures, and war, MNCs must reassess, reevaluate, and reconfigure their businesses for a new era—and China is where some of the most dramatic reconfiguration may take place. MNCs will face a spectrum of choices that define the China imperative.

  • Jeongmin Seong (Partner at McKinsey Global Institue (MGI))

    Jeongmin Seong

    Partner at McKinsey Global Institue (MGI)
  • Jonathan Woetzel (Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co.)

    Jonathan Woetzel

    Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co.
  • Kenneth Jarrett (Senior Advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group)

    Kenneth Jarrett

    Senior Advisor at Albright Stonebridge Group
Networking Lunch
Eddy Chan
  • Eddy Chan (President, China at FedEx Express)

    Eddy Chan

    President, China at FedEx Express
The Reality of the Chinese Consumer Market and Consumer Confidence
Doreen Wang

We will discuss the current state of the Chinese consumer market and the trends that foreign businesses need to be aware of. The speaker will share insights from the latest consumer report, which will help attendees understand consumer behavior, preferences and expectations in China.

  • Doreen Wang (CEO of Kantar Greater China)

    Doreen Wang

    CEO of Kantar Greater China
Growth Opportunities in China
Christina KONG•Oliver Pearce•Ian Shih•Lucy Feng

We will explore the various growth opportunities that foreign businesses can leverage in the Chinese market. Panelists from different industries will discuss innovative channels that companies should consider using to reach Chinese consumers outside of traditional e-commerce platforms, social media and offline retail. Panelists will also share how innovation and technology can help foreign businesses succeed in the Chinese market, as well as actionable insights on how companies can scale their operations and grow their market share in China.

  • Christina KONG (Executive Vice President and Market Head, Greater China at Ecolab Inc)

    Christina KONG

    Executive Vice President and Market Head, Greater China at Ecolab Inc
  • Oliver Pearce (Director of FGS Global)

    Oliver Pearce

    Director of FGS Global
  • Ian Shih (President at Rockwell Automation China)

    Ian Shih

    President at Rockwell Automation China
  • Lucy Feng (Vice President at Baozun Inc.)

    Lucy Feng

    Vice President at Baozun Inc.
coffee break
Coping with the Risks and Challenges of Doing Business in China
Lesli Ligorner•Kent Kedl•Sarah Wang•Ted Hornbein

In this panel, we will dive into the key challenges that foreign businesses face when doing business in China. We will explore regulatory challenges such as data localization, cybersecurity, IP protection, supply chain diversification and tech competition. Panelists will share their experience navigating these challenges and provide insights on how to mitigate risks and operate effectively in the Chinese market.

  • Lesli Ligorner (Partner at Morgan Lewis LLP)

    Lesli Ligorner

    Partner at Morgan Lewis LLP
  • Kent Kedl (Partner and head of Greater China and North Asia at Control Risks)

    Kent Kedl

    Partner and head of Greater China and North Asia at Control Risks
  • Sarah Wang (HRVP & Deputy General Counsel, International at AstraZeneca)

    Sarah Wang

    HRVP & Deputy General Counsel, International at AstraZeneca
  • Ted Hornbein (Chair at Manufacturing Business Council of AmCham Shanghai)

    Ted Hornbein

    Chair at Manufacturing Business Council of AmCham Shanghai
Closing Remarks
Cocktail Reception