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Managing Asia Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
169 Episodes 2017 - 2025
Episode 789
Achal Agarwal, President, Kimberly-Clark Asia Pacific
Asia's diaper war is heating up, along with other fast moving consumer goods. Christine Tan talks to Achal Agarwal of U.S. giant Kimberly Clark, the maker of Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissues, about expansion in Asia Pacific, the global uncertainties and what motivates the man who has won CNBC's Asia Business Leader of the Year award.
Episode 790
Junyang Woon, Founder and CEO, Infinium Robotics
Drones have taken off in a big way, but the dogfight for supremacy is intensifying. What goes on inside the business of drones? Christine Tan talks to Singapore startup Infinium Robotics's Junyang Woon to find out his strategy in the competitive game of drones.
Episode 791
Ross McCullough, President, UPS Asia Pacific
The growth of e-commerce has put technology and logistics at a crossroads. Christine Tan goes inside the world's biggest packaged delivery company UPS to examine the hot battleground with Asia Pacific President, Ross McCullough.
Episode 792
Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chair, State Bank of India
India's most powerful banker Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chair of State Bank of India, talks to Christine Tan about the country's demonetization move, the bank's merger plans and the inspiration behind a career that has shot her to become one of the powerful women in the world.
Episode 793
Jaime Augusto Zobel De Ayala, Chairman and CEO, Ayala Corporation
Ayala Corporation, the oldest conglomerate in the Philippines, is reinventing itself. Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala talks to Christine Tan in Manila, his new focus in social infrastructure, the Trump effect on the Philippines, and the secret to his Group's longevity.
Episode 794
Enrique Razon, Chairman and CEO, ICTSI, Chairman, Bloomberry Resorts Corp
Philippines' ports king Enrique Razon is betting big on casino resorts. With stakes rising and a second casino on the cards, the Chairman of ICTSI and Bloomberry tells Christine Tan in a rare interview, his game plan to take on the competition, his outlook for trade, and why the gaming business is more difficult than operating ports.
Episode 795
Lance Gokongwei, President, JG Summit
His father built an empire. Lance Gokongwei is now driving it forward. The President of JG Summit and son of the legendary John Gokongwei tells Christine Tan his ambitions for Philippines' second biggest conglomerate, his flight plan for budget carrier Cebu Pacific, and the lessons he has learnt from his father.
Episode 796
Guo Guangchang, Chairman, Fosun International
China's Warren Buffett is aiming to double his group assets to RMB1 trillion in the next three years. Chinese billionaire Guo Guangchang, Chairman of Fosun International, talks to Christine Tan in an in-depth interview about the opportunities he sees in China, U.S. and Europe, the recent major management reshuffle, and the thinking behind his investment strategy.
Episode 797
Chew Gek Khim, Executive Chairman, Straits Trading
Chew Gek Khim wants to be a major player in the securization of real estate. The granddaughter of the late banking pioneer and philanthropist Tan Chin Tuan has transformed Straits Trading since taking over in 2008 in a high-profile bidding war. She discusses with Christine Tan her growth map and ultimate ambitions for the investment group.
Episode 798
David MacLennan, CEO, Cargill
From farm to table, Cargill runs one of the largest food and agricultural empires in the world. CEO David MacLennan tells Christine Tan in an exclusive tv interview, his transformation plans, his views about protectionism, and what it's like running the family-controlled business.
Episode 799
Faisal Hussain, Co-founder and CEO, Synechron & Navin Suri, Co-founder and CEO, Percipient
With the digital revolution shaking up the financial sector, an explosion of fintechs are hoping to snag a slice of the multi-billion dollar pie. This week, Christine Tan talks to two fintechs -- Synechron's Faisal Husain and Percipient's Navin Suri -- to find out how they are carving their own paths beyond just building codes and software.
Episode 800
Peter Seah, Chairman, DBS Group
Asia's rise over the past 20 years is one of the greatest economic stories ever told. Celebrating 20 years of programming in a special series of interviews, Managing Asia's Christine Tan catches up with Singapore's banking pioneer Peter Seah for his insights into how far Asian banks have come since the 1997 Asian financial crisis, and why he believes Asian banks will dominate in the next 20 years.
Episode 801
Ronnie Chan, Chairman, Hang Lung Properties
Since the 1997 handover of Hong Kong to China, property tycoon Ronnie Chan has made huge bets up north in the Mainland, plowing billions of dollars into malls and commercial properties. Christine Tan asks Hang Lung's Chairman about his journey over the past two decades, his outlook for China, and whether he is grooming his son Adriel to take over.
Episode 802
Liew Mun Leong, Chairman, Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong
Master builder Liew Mun Leong is positioning Singapore's Changi Airport Group and Surbana Jurong for their next phase of growth. In the special interview with Christine Tan, the Chairman maps out his plans to capture opportunities in aviation and infrastructure, and shares what it takes to build lasting companies.
Episode 803
Suh Kyung-Bae, Chairman and CEO, AmorePacific
Billionaire Suh Kyung-Bae wants to transform the world through beauty. In his first-ever television interview, the CEO of South Korea's largest cosmetics giant AmorePacific discusses with Christine Tan his global ambitions for brands like Sulwhasoo and Laneige, the challenges navigating in his biggest overseas market China, and how he is expanding the family empire exactly 20 years since he took on the top job at AmorePacific.
Episode 804
Abhishek Lodha, Managing Director, Lodha Group
India's largest real estate developer Lodha Group is reaching for the sky. Managing Director Abhishek Lodha talks to Christine Tan about the property sector post-demonetization, his IPO plans, and his bold ambitions to build the world's tallest residential tower.
Episode 805
Ilian Mihov, Dean, INSEAD
INSEAD, one of the world's top B-schools, is hitting the books to improve its MBA program. Christine Tan goes back to school to talk to Dean Ilian Mihov about the booming sector in Asia and how far leadership has come over the past 20 years.
Episode 806
Loh Chin Hua, CEO, Keppel Corporation
Loh Chin Hua has a massive task, steering Singapore oil rig and property giant Keppel Corp through turbulent times. In a wide-ranging interview with Christine Tan, the CEO discusses the group's shift in its course with the changing tides.
Episode 807
Frank Appel, CEO, Deutsche Post DHL
A bellwether of global trade, Deutsche Post DHL's CEO Frank Appel gives Christine Tan an inside look into his world of mail, express delivery and logistics in an environment of rising protectionism, and how he wants to push new frontiers with the latest tech.
Episode 808
Andreas Kaufmann, Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Leica Camera
The shakeup from the great digital shift is perhaps felt sharpest in the camera business. Christine Tan seeks out Andreas Kaufmann, the man who transformed Leica Camera, to capture his turnaround story and how the 103-year-old iconic company found its focus.
Episode 809
Abdul Farid Alias, Group President & CEO, Maybank
High-flying banker Farid Alias aims to make Maybank the top bank in Southeast Asia by 2020. The CEO tells Christine Tan in an exclusive interview how he is gearing up Malaysia's largest lender to take on the strong competition and the digitalization plan he's banking on to steer the conservative institution through the fast changing times.
Episode 810
Koh Boon Hwee, Co-founder, Credence Partners
Koh Boon Hwee chaired Singapore's leading companies like Singtel, Singapore Airlines, and DBS. Now he's blazing a trail as an investor. Christine Tan catches up with the influential figure 20 years since his first interview on Managing Asia, for his insights into leadership, and why he is willing to take the highest risk just to be the first angel investor.
Episode 811
Patrick Grove, Co-founder and CEO, Catcha Group
Patrick Grove took five companies from startup to IPO. Now, Catcha Group's founder wants a billion viewers for his brainchild iflix. Christine Tan catches up with Asia's early disruptor in Malaysia, to find out what motivates him to succeed, and his ambitions to create global disruption from Southeast Asia.
Episode 812
Anthony Tan, Co-founder and CEO, Grab
Ride-hailing disruptor Grab is racing for dominance, clinching record financing from tech giants like Didi and SoftBank. CEO Anthony Tan shares with Christine Tan his ambitions in Southeast Asia and how he's running at full speed to dominate the transportation scene.
Episode 824
Alexis Nasard, CEO, Bata Group
Traditional shoemaker Bata has a huge footprint in Asia for decades, but can it find its groove with the younger crowd? CEO Alexis Nasard bares his sole strategy with Christine Tan.
Episode 825
Nick Nash, Group President, SEA
Riding the waves of Southeast Asia's tech boom, Internet unicorn SEA recently leveled up with an IPO on NYSE. Christine Tan talks to Group President Nick Nash to find up what is next on his game plan.
Episode 826
Lee Lik Hsin, CEO, Scoot
After merging with Tigerair, Singapore budget carrier Scoot is on an aggressive flight plan, aiming to double its fleet in five years. Christine Tan checks in with CEO Lee Lik Hsin to find out his long-haul plans to soar above the intense competition.
Episode 827
Rafiq Jumabhoy, Chairman, Orkney Holdings
Rafiq Jumabhoy from the once powerful Jumabhoy family in Singapore opens up to Christine Tan about the family feud which brought down the business. Rare insights, lessons and advice from the man who was in the center of the storm, on Managing Asia.
Episode 828
Manoj Bhargava, Founder and CEO, Innovations Ventures
Manoj Bhargava, the billionaire of the 5 Hour Energy drink, wants to give most of his fortune away. Christine Tan talks to the innovative philanthropist about his new mission to improve lives in India.
Episode 829
Keiji Saika, Chairman, Toyo Rice
The humble rice and the man who spent his whole life buffing up its reputation -- Keiji Saika. Christine Tan talks to the 83-year-old innovator who broke the Guinness World Record with the world's most expensive rice.
Episode 830
Mark Tucker, Group Chairman, HSBC Holdings
Mark Tucker, the first outsider to chair HSBC, talks to Christine Tan in an exclusive interview, about the new leadership at Europe's largest bank and his ambitions to take the banking juggernaut to the next level.
Episode 831
Ho Kwon Ping, Executive Chairman, Banyan Tree Holdings
Ho Kwon Ping is transforming Banyan Tree by shaking up its business model and tying up with big boys Accor and Vanke. He tells Christine Tan how he is exploring green fields and why his journey over the past 24 years has been anything but a holiday.
Episode 832
Joe Gebbia, Co-Founder, Airbnb
Joe Gebbia co-founded Airbnb, the home rental service that disrupted the hotel industry. Christine Tan sits down with the creative leader to find out the keys to unlocking a $31 billion tech behemoth with the aim to democratize travel.
Episode 833
Alan Joyce, CEO, Qantas Airways
Australia's flag carrier Qantas is aiming for the sky with its international aspirations. CEO Alan Joyce talks to Christine Tan at the launch of the airline's first non-stop route from Australia to Europe, about his flight plans after steering it through one of its biggest transformations since privatization.
Episode 834
Kevin Tan, Executive Director, Alliance Global Group
Kevin Tan is carrying on his father's legacy. The son of Andrew Tan, one of the wealthiest men in the Philippines, talks to Christine Tan about expanding the family empire through townships and how it's raising the stakes in the gaming resort business.
Episode 835
Yenn Wong, Founder and CEO, JIA Group
Yenn Wong serves some of the hottest tables in Hong Kong's ultra-competitive dining scene. Christine Tan asks the dynamic entrepreneur for the recipe for her creative restaurant concepts and how she deals with real, everyday issues facing all small businesses.
Episode 836
Will Shu, Co-founder and CEO, Deliveroo
Will Shu has made deep tracks with Deliveroo, a U.K.-based online delivery firm valued at US$2 billion. Christine Tan asks the Co-founder for his business takeaways as a startup entrepreneur, and his views about the gig economy that's changing the way some people work.
Episode 837
Haruki Satomi, President, Sega-Sammy Holdings
It's game on for Sega Sammy. The Japanese entertainment powerhouse is raising the ante, betting on a huge comeback of Sonic the Hedgehog. The President talks to Christine Tan about growing the family empire his father billionaire Hajime Satomi built.
Episode 838
Tadahiro Kawada, President, Kawada Technologies
Tadahiro Kawada is reengineering his 96-year-old business for the future. The visionary from Japan talks about his obsession with humanoid robots and cobots and how the company plans to stay ahead in the robotics race, in an interview with Christine Tan at the Credit Suisse Global Megatrends Conference in Singapore.
Episode 839
Nicolas Baretzki, CEO, Montblanc
Nicolas Baretzki is writing a new chapter for Montblanc. The CEO tells Christine Tan how he's ensuring the 112-year old luxury brand is keeping up with the times and making a mark in some of Asia's biggest luxury markets.
Episode 840
Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO, Melco Resorts & Entertainment
Lawrence Ho is raising the stakes in Macau with his new hotel Morpheus, an architectural icon designed by the late Dame Zaha Hadid. The casino mogul talks to Christine Tan about his latest gamble, and his dreams of hitting the jackpot with a casino-resort in Japan.
Episode 841
Robbie Antonio, CEO, Revolution Precrafted
Robbie Antonio wants to revolutionize real estate by bringing designer housing to the masses, in the form of prefab homes. Christine Tan meets the maverick entrepreneur in the Philippines to find out how he is building the country's first unicorn with his disruptive business model.
Episode 842
Nguyen Le Quoc Anh, CEO, Techcombank
Techcombank is hoping to ride on Vietnam's economic boom as it goes public in one of the country's largest IPOs ever. Christine Tan sits down with CEO Nguyen Le Quoc Anh to find out his retail plans for Vietnam's second largest listed bank.
Episode 843
Nanette Medved-Po, Founder, Generation Hope
In the Philippines, former actress Nanette Medved-Po is bringing hope in a bottle. Christine Tan follows the entrepreneur to her factory and a classroom she has built by selling bottled water, to find out her formula for the self-sustaining enterprise.
Episode 844
Nadiem Makarim, Founder and CEO, GO-JEK
Nadiem Makarim is taking GO-JEK places. The founder of Indonesia's ride-hailing service and the poster boy for startup success, gives Christine Tan an exclusive look inside his mobile tech empire and his roadmap for expansion in Southeast Asia.
Episode 845
Turochas "T" Fuad, MD, WeWork Southeast Asia
WeWork is revolutionizing the modern workspace. Turochas "T" Fuad, Managing Director for Southeast Asia, shows Christine Tan the operations inside the world's largest co-working space player, and shares his aggressive blueprint for expansion.
Episode 846
Charlie Giancarlo, CEO, Pure Storage
Pure Storage is looking to further shake up the $30 billion storage industry. CEO Charlie Giancarlo tells Christine Tan how he is sharpening the disruptive company's edge with flash blades.
Episode 847
Bill Heinecke, Chairman, Minor International
At the tender age of 17, Bill Heinecke started what would grow to become a multi-billion dollar food and hospitality giant. Christine Tan catches up with Minor International's Chairman in Bangkok, to find out the global ambitions of the adventurous billionaire.
Episode 848
Paul Coutts, Group CEO, SingPost
Paul Coutts wants to deliver on SingPost's digital transformation. The Group CEO tells Christine Tan how he's reinventing the traditional postal service provider into a high-speed ecommerce logistics player.
Episode 849
Glenn Fogel, CEO, Booking Holdings
Through clever acquisitions, Booking Holdings has become the world's largest online travel company. Now, its CEO wants to make your holiday seamless. Glenn Fogel maps out his growth itinerary for the travel giant that owns Booking.com, Priceline, Agoda, KAYAK, Rentalcars and OpenTable.
Episode 850
Bill McDermott, CEO, SAP
Bill McDermott has big dreams about the cloud in China. The CEO of Europe's biggest software company gives Christine Tan an exclusive interview in Hangzhou about its deepening partnership with Alibaba Group, and why he sees a silver lining under the cloud of the escalating U.S.-China trade war.
Episode 851
Steve McCann, Group CEO, Lendlease
Steve McCann is building Australia's real estate giant Lendlease into a global powerhouse, one large-scale project at a time. The Group CEO lays out his blueprint for urban regeneration around the world, and the prospects of retirement homes in China.
Episode 852
Chris Nassetta, President and CEO, Hilton
For nearly a century, one name stood out in hospitality, Hilton. CEO Christopher Nassetta talks to Christine Tan about its legacy and the Hilton Effect, and how he plans to expand the empire beyond 100 years.
Episode 853
Billie Jean King, Founder, WTA & Steve Simon, Chairman and CEO, WTA
The WTA Finals is taking women's tennis to new highs. From record attendance in Singapore to its high profile move to Shenzhen in 2019, Christine Tan speaks with founder and sports legend Billie Jean King and CEO Steve Simon about WTA's journey so far and its new chapter in China.
Episode 854
Masahiko Uotani, President and CEO, Shiseido
Masahiko Uotani has brought color back to the world's oldest cosmetics company, Shiseido. Christine Tan meets the CEO behind the makeover of Japan's beauty powerhouse.
Episode 855
Bill Winters, Group CEO, Standard Chartered Bank
British lender Standard Chartered is gearing up for its next phase of growth. In an exclusive interview, CEO Bill Winters talks to Christine Tan about the bank's revival of fortunes and its multi-billion dollar bet on technology.
Episode 856
SS Teo, Executive Chairman and MD, PIL & YC Chang, Founder, PIL
SS Teo is navigating his 51-year-old family business through turbulent times. PIL Executive Chairman talks to Christine Tan on board one of his ships about industry consolidation, the lucrative route between Guangxi in south China and Southeast Asia, and continuing the legacy his father YC Chang built.
Episode 857
Magesvaran Suranjan, President, P&G APAC and IMEA
P&G is looking for its next breakthrough as it battles rising competition and macro headwinds. Christine Tan talks to Asia Pac CEO Magesvaran Suranjan to find out what's brewing inside the world's largest consumer goods company.
Episode 858
Benjamin Swan
Once unthinkable, Benjamin Swan managed to grow strawberries in tropical Singapore. Christine Tan visits the high-tech vertical farm Sustenir to talk to the Co-founder about growing a sustainable enterprise and how he is sowing the seeds of a regional business.
Episode 859
George Quek
From a small bakery to a 500 million dollar food empire. Christine Tan talks to BreadTalk Group's founder George Quek and Group CEO Henry Chu about the company's recent opening of Din Tai Fung in London, and its journey from humble beginnings in Singapore to Asia and beyond.
Episode 860
George Hongchoy
From revamping traditional wet markets to building skyscrapers, George Hongchoy is transforming Asia's largest REIT. The CEO tells Christine Tan how he is navigating Link REIT through the uncertain property markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China.
Episode 861
Harry Lee
Behind names like Brooks Brothers and Patagonia is a lesser known company called TAL Group which manufactures for these brands. Christine Tan goes inside the Hong Kong-based apparel maker to talk to the family who has stitched together a $850 million business and a sustainable 70-year legacy.
Episode 862
Harald Link
Harald Link is steering his family's 141-year business legacy towards renewable energy. Christine Tan talks to the billionaire about B.Grimm's staying power in Thailand and why he is betting big on solar for one of the country's oldest family businesses.
Episode 863
Ken Yeang
World-renowned green architect Ken Yeang was named one of the 50 people who could save the planet. Christine Tan talks to the award-winning visionary from Malaysia about his inspiration and journey pushing the boundaries of ecological design over his lifetime.
Episode 864
Chadatip Chatrakul
Chadatip Chutrakul, the woman behind several famous malls in Bangkok -- Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery, has raised the stakes by launching Thailand's biggest shopping center ICONSIAM. Christine Tan talks to Siam Piwat's queen of retail about her $1.7 billion gamble and how she wants to build on her late father's legacy.
Episode 865
Sustainable Entrepreneurship
Sunny Verghese, Co-Founder and Group CEO, Olam International Dr. Delman Lee, President and CTO, TAL Group Nanette Medved-Po, Founder, Generation Hope There is a growing imperative towards sustainable entrepreneurship to help solve social and environmental problems. Christine Tan hosts a special panel discussion with three business leaders who are driving meaningful change in their own way.
Episode 866
Frans van Houten
From an ailing electronics giant to a health technology juggernaut, Frans van Houten has led the transformation of Royal Philips. The CEO talks to Christine Tan about his bold moves bringing the Dutch conglomerate back to health and towards a more sustainable future.
Episode 867
Ernesto Tanmantiong
Philippine's Jollibee has spread its wings to become Asia's largest homegrown fast food chain. CEO Ernesto Tanmantiong talks to Christine Tan about its recent store openings in Manhattan and London, and his recipe to further grow the iconic brand into a top five global player.
Episode 868
Christina Dean
With fashion being one of the most biggest polluting industries, Redress founder Christina Dean wants to clean up the sector by grooming designers and consumers to be at the frontline of change. The sustainable entrepreneur talks to Christine Tan about her journey in circular fashion, and the uphill battle in running her NGO and her upcycled brand, The R Collective.
Episode 869
Binny Bansal
Widely regarded as the poster boy of Indian e-commerce, Binny Bansal helped grow Flipkart to become the country's largest online retailer in just a decade. The young billionaire talks to Christine Tan about his journey from humble beginnings and moving on from Flipkart to the next phase of helping other startups scale.
Episode 870
Edmund Koh
UBS, the world's largest wealth manager, is cashing in on Asia's growing rich. Christine Tan sits down with Edmund Koh in his first interview as President of Asia Pacific, to find out how he's capitalizing on growth amidst all the global headwinds.
Episode 871
Frank Phuan
The sun shines for Frank Phuan as he taps on the power of solar energy for Singapore and markets in Southeast Asia. The sustainable entrepreneur behind Sunseap Group speaks to Christine Tan about lighting the path forward with clean energy solutions while navigating through the many headwinds.
Episode 872
Arthur Huang
Arthur Huang can turn most trash into things of beauty. The Taiwanese founder of upcycling firm Miniwiz talks to Christine Tan at Temasek's Ecosperity Conference about how he built museums, art installations and a multi-million dollar business from waste, and why he thinks his new Trashpresso will help disrupt recycling to tackle the trash crisis weighing on our planet.
Episode 873
Max Bittner
Moving from Lazada to Vestiaire Collective, online disruptor Max Bittner catches up with Christine Tan to talk about the boom in the resale sector, and his plans to use technology to revolutionize circular fashion for the Paris-based luxury reseller.
Episode 874
Bracken Darrell
From the tiny PC mouse to edgy esports, Bracken Darrell from Logitech is raising the game after turning around the Swiss tech company. At the RISE conference in Hong Kong, the CEO outlines for Christine Tan his competitive strategy and the steps he's taking to unlock the next level of play as a design company.
Episode 875
Ray Dalio, Co-Chairman and Co-CIO, Bridgewater Associates - Part 1
Ray Dalio, one of the most influential figures in the financial world, sits down with Christine Tan to discuss everything from paradigm shifts to recession risk to why the U.S-China conflict is more than just a trade war.
Episode 876
Ray Dalio, Co-Chairman and Co-CIO, Bridgewater Associates - Part 2
Continuing our exclusive interview with Ray Dalio, the American hedge fund titan discusses with Christine Tan the powerful formula behind Bridgewater's success, the sectors he is betting on in China, and why 2019 is a year of reflection for him.
Episode 877
Jeffrey Cheah
Having risen from humble roots to become a billionaire philanthropist, Jeffrey Cheah spoke to Christine Tan in Ipoh about his tough journey building green townships, and the business philosophy behind creating the Sunway empire.
Episode 878
Jessica Tan
Ping An Group is aggressively scaling up with technology. From its iconic headquarters in Shenzhen, Co-CEO Jessica Tan talks to Christine Tan about the tech transformation driving China's largest insurer, the vision of founder Peter Ma, and their "venture capitalist" approach to innovation.
Episode 879
Ren Zhengfei
Ren Zhengfei, CEO and Founder of China's largest telecom equipment giant, talks to Christine Tan about leading Huawei through the current crisis, the lessons learnt and the latest in his battle plans to innovate to tackle his biggest challenge yet.
Episode 880
Peter Vanacker
From oil refining to one of the most sustainable companies in the world, Christine Tan gets the story from CEO Peter Vanacker, on the sidelines of the Singapore Summit, about its remarkable transformation into the largest renewable diesel player on the planet and how a new $1.5 bn plant in Singapore will fuel growth for the Finnish energy giant.
Episode 881
Steve Tew
Long-serving New Zealand Rugby CEO Steve Tew talks to Christine Tan about his 12 years transforming the All Blacks into the country's most valuable sporting asset, and the highs and lows of running the powerhouse that has dominated World Rugby rankings the past decade.
Episode 882
Takao Yasuda
Takao Yasuda, founding Chairman, Pan Pacific International Holdings, Founder, Don Quijote and Don Don Donki. In his first broadcast interview, Japanese billionaire Takao Yasuda tells Christine Tan how his unconventional retail methods grew a small discount store into one of the largest players in Japan with plans to take on the world.
Episode 883
Miwako Date
The name Mori stands out in Japan - the real estate family that has helped to shape Tokyo metropolis. Third generation CEO Miwako Date talks to Christine Tan about her group's pivot to hotels and her leadership in a male-dominated industry.
Episode 884
Takeshi Niinami
Prominent CEO Takeshi Niinami gives Christine Tan an in-depth look into the house of Suntory, the 120-year legacy behind the family-owned business and the tough challenges they went through integrating Beam Suntory.
Episode 885
Jason Pomeroy
A growing force in sustainable architecture in Asia, Jason Pomeroy sketches for Christine Tan his vision of affordable eco-housing and his masterplan to transform the Kallang Alive project into the most sustainable sports and recreation hub in the world.
Episode 886
A Sustainability Special
Protecting the planet and the resources we have left, Managing Asia puts the spotlight on a few companies trying to make a difference - from Suntory's ambitions to produce all PET bottles from recycled or plant-based material, to Circulate Capital's goal of cleaning up ocean waste, to the CSR philosophy at the root of Banyan Tree Holdings.
Episode 887
Rosaline Koo
Rosaline Koo founded CXA Group from her living room, with ambitions to transform health benefits for employees. She shares with Christine Tan the challenges building up the award-winning insurtech startup, backed by Facebook cofounder Eduardo Saverin; and her plans to take it to unicorn status.
Episode 888
Noni Purnomo
Noni Purnomo goes electric as her taxi powerhouse Blue Bird fights to retain its dominance in Indonesia. In an exclusive interview with Christine Tan in Jakarta, the dynamic CEO talks about the economics behind buying BYDs and Teslas, the company's relationship with Gojek, and how she's continuing the legacy her grandmother built.
Episode 889
Fajrin Rasyid
Indonesia's Bukalapak gears up for expansion beyond ecommerce to offline micro retail. Co-Founder and President Fajrin Rasyid talks about the unicorn's next chapter from his headquarters in Jakarta, and brings Christine Tan to a local warung to see how these mom-and-pop stores will drive its next phase of growth.
Episode 890
Pierre Poignant
As Lazada prepares for its eighth birthday, CEO Pierre Poignant of the Singapore-based ecommerce giant talks to Christine Tan about his game plan in the increasingly competitive ecommerce space in Southeast Asia, and how the platform is tapping on the technology from its Chinese parent Alibaba to battle it out for supremacy.
Episode 891
Liew Mun Leong
With air travel facing some of the biggest headwinds of our time, Christine Tan sits down with Liew Mun Leong, Chairman of Changi Airport Group, to find out how the international air hub is navigating through it all in an exclusive interview.
Episode 892
Dr. Loo Choon Yong
With the coronavirus pandemic putting hospitals to the test, Christine Tan talks to Dr Loo Choon Yong, Executive Chairman of Raffles Medical Group, to find out how the leading healthcare provider in Singapore is handling the health crisis.
Episode 893
Sim Wong Hoo
Famous for his Sound Blaster in the 1980s, Sim Wong Hoo is ready to make a comeback with a new holographic audio technology called Super X-Fi. The unstoppable CEO of Creative Technology tells Christine Tan why the new tech will be even bigger than the Sound Blaster, and the lessons learnt from his high-profile battle with Apple in the past.
Episode 894
Chatri Sityodtong
Chatri Sityodtong is facing the biggest fight of his life. With the coronavirus outbreak locking down events, the CEO of martial arts organizer ONE Championship talks to Christine Tan about the impact and his game plan to tackle the crisis.
Episode 895
Adrian Cheng
From running a property empire to launching new mask factories, Adrian Cheng of Hong Kong's New World Development talks to Christine Tan about his new COVID-19 initiatives, the impact from the crisis and how he is steering the 50-year-old family business through the tough headwinds.
Episode 896
Paul Coutts
With the virus outbreak shaking up businesses on a massive scale, Christine Tan checks in with Paul Coutts, CEO of Singapore Post, for first-hand experiences battling coronavirus cases in the workplace; plus, Thailand's billionaire hotelier Bill Heinecke talks about the temporary closure of his 500 hotels and properties in what he calls the worst crisis he has seen.
Episode 897
Seah Kian Peng
Dealing with panic buying to supply chain disruptions, Group CEO Seah Kian Peng of FairPrice Group gives Christine Tan an inside look into Singapore's largest supermarket chain and how it is handling the big demand surge in the age of the coronavirus.
Episode 898
Alex Hungate
Airport service provider SATS is orchestrating its biggest staff redeployment in its history. Speaking to Christine Tan, CEO Alex Hungate talks about the reassignment of around 10,000 employees and the company's increasing pivot towards non-aviation businesses.
Episode 899
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayal
Going to the front lines of the COVID-19 battle in the Philippines, Chairman and CEO Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala talks to Christine Tan about his P6.5 billion response package, public-private partnerships and the multiple lines of defence to fight the pandemic crisis in his homeland.
Episode 900
Keshav Murugesh & Joshua Hon
India's Keshav Murugesh orchestrated the biggest move of PCs from offices to homes. Taiwan's Joshua Hon tackles the road bumps despite the bicycle boom across the globe. Christine Tan talks to the Group CEO of WNS and the Team Captain of Tern, to find out how they are keeping their companies running during COVID-19.
Episode 901
Frank Appel
Frank Appel is keeping Deutsche Post DHL Group and its 550,000 employees moving despite the pandemic. Christine Tan talks to the CEO to find out how he is steering the world's largest logistics giant through the turbulence.
Episode 902
Ho Kwon Ping
Banyan Tree Holdings streamlines its operations amid the pandemic. Founder and Executive Chairman Ho Kwon Ping talks to Christine Tan about the layoffs, recovery for the hospitality sector and the importance of honest and transparent leadership as he steers the Group through the storm.
Episode 903
Kuan Mun Leong
As the world turns to protective gear in the pandemic, Christine Tan talks to Kuan Mun Leong, CEO of Hartalega Holdings, one of Malaysia's top glove makers, to discuss how he is stretching capacity to cope with the surging global demand.
Episode 904
Piyush Gupta
With the financial sector facing increasing pressures, Piyush Gupta, CEO of Southeast Asia's largest lender, DBS Group, talks to Christine Tan about the vulnerability of micro and small enterprises, the impact on the banking sector and the risk of moral hazard.
Episode 905
Tan Yong Nang
Despite the pandemic, Singapore-listed agri-food company Japfa has kept its food chain running by producing locally. CEO Tan Yong Nang discusses with Christine Tan his diversification formula and why he compares his business to a football team.
Episode 906
Sunny Verghese
As the virus pandemic threatens to turn into a hunger pandemic, Sunny Verghese of Olam International tells Christine Tan how the agri-food giant is helping farmers battle at the front lines and cope with the disruptive shocks along the food chain.
Episode 907
Suphachai Chearavanont
Thailand's richest family steps up to the plate to combat the virus pandemic. Suphachai Chearavanont, CEO of Charoen Pokphand Group, talks exclusively to Christine Tan about his multi-pronged strategy, concerns about rising unemployment and how he is modernizing the 100-year-old family business during these defining times.
Episode 908
Pat Gelsinger
VMware's Pat Gelsinger wants to seize the moment to go faster. Voted America's best boss in 2019, the CEO talks to Christine Tan about the big workforce migration, navigating through the escalating U.S.-China tensions and his five "L"s of leadership to tackle these challenging times.
Episode 909
William Tanuwijaya
Indonesia's e-commerce giant Tokopedia raises its game during Covid-19. From accelerating its plans to engaging K-pop phenomenon BTS, CEO William Tanuwijaya talks to Christine Tan about overcoming current challenges, competition and whether the IPO is still on track.
Episode 910
Christopher Po
Christopher Po and his brothers have a voracious appetite to double the family business in five years, despite the pandemic. The CEO of Philippines' Century Pacific Group talks to Christine Tan about the challenges, opportunities and why the prominent family-run business forecasts record growth amid the coronavirus crisis.
Episode 911
Serge Pun
From real estate to tourism, Serge Pun's influence runs deep in Myanmar. The tycoon speaks to Christine Tan about the impact of COVID-19, Pun's own solar ambitions and how the pandemic has pushed the government to fast-track many infrastructure projects.
Episode 912
Glenn Fogel
Calling Covid-19 a disaster, CEO Glenn Fogel of the world's largest online travel company Booking Holdings, talks to Christine Tan about dealing with the tsunami of cancellations, its latest round of painful layoffs and why "splinternet" is fracturing the world and hurting the travel industry.
Episode 913
Samit Chopra
Battered by the pandemic and a botched IPO, co-working giant WeWork is seeking to revive its fortunes. Samit Chopra, the new chief of the Pacific region, talks to Christine Tan about its turnaround strategy, lessons learnt and how COVID-19 has changed co-working office spaces.
Episode 915
Stable Stewardship Part 1
How do you create a lasting legacy for future generations? Christine Tan talks to two real estate tycoons, Royal Group's, Asok Kumar Hiranandani, and YTL Corp's Francis Yeoh to find out how they ensure the long-term sustainability of their family's businesses in Managing Asia's Stable Stewardship series.
Episode 916
Stable Stewardship Part 2
What does it take to create a lasting business? Christine Tan talks to two leaders in the garment manufacturing industry, Esquel Group's Marjorie Yang and Ghim Li Group's Felicia Gan to find out how they are steering their companies on a path of long-term stability for future generations.
Episode 917
Sustainable Future
What does it take to transform a business to become greener and ensure a more sustainable future? Christine Tan talks to CEOs from four companies in the region, YTL PowerSeraya, TAL Apparel, Banpu Public Company and Alliance Global, to find out.
Episode 918
Ray Dalio
He is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, the world's largest hedge fund. American billionaire investor Ray Dalio speaks to Christine Tan on what philanthropy means to him, his views on cryptocurrencies, China and what is next for him.
Episode 919
William Li
He has been called the "Elon Musk of China" - William Li, founder and CEO of Chinese electric-car maker NIO, speaks to Christine Tan about the Elon comparison, why he chose Norway to be the company's first overseas market, and reveals the secrets behind his drive to succeed.
Episode 920
Aaron Tan, Co-Founder & CEO, Carro
Carro is the largest online used car platform in Southeast Asia. It recently reached unicorn status with its latest round of funding led by Softbank's Vision Fund 2. Christine Tan speaks to Carro's co-founder and CEO, Aaron Tan to find out how the company is disrupting the used car market by using AI-technology and what is next for the serial entrepreneur.
Episode 921
Revathi Advaithi, CEO, Flex
She has been named one of the most powerful women in business and leads one of the largest electronic contract manufacturers in the world - Revathi Advaithi, CEO of Flex, chats with Christine Tan in her first exclusive TV interview on how she is steering the company through the COVID crisis.
Episode 922
Josephine Gotianun-Yap, President & CEO, Filinvest Development Corp
She leads one of the largest conglomerates and property developers in the Philippines. Josephine Gotianun-Yap, President and CEO of Filinvest Development tells Christine Tan how she steered the company through the pandemic and why she's now focused on expansion.
Episode 923
Thailand Infrastructure
We take a look at how innovation and technology is changing business. We find out why Energy Absolute is betting big on electric vehicles and how Ricult, an agritech start-up, is helping farmers produce more crops.
Episode 924
Thailand Infrastructure 2
We look at how a US$45 bn mega-project, the Eastern Economic Corridor, will create more opportunities for businesses in Thailand with industrial estate developer Amata Corp and Kerry Express Thailand.
Episode 925
Thailand's Medical Sector
In the third episode of our Thailand series, Managing Asia looks at two companies; Sri Trang Group and Baiya Phytopharm, to find out how they are looking to transform the Land of Smiles into Asia's leading medical hub.
Episode 926
Future of Food
In the fourth part of our Thailand series, Nithi Foods and NRF Instant Produce reveal why they hope technology can help them grow in the competitive global agriculture industry.
Episode 927
Sustainability
In the final episode of our Thailand series, Christine Tan chats with CEOs from SCG, B Grimm, and Landprocess to find out how they are balancing sustainability and financial viability in their business decisions, and at what cost.
Episode 928
Kristo Käärmann, CEO & Co-Founder, Wise
In an exclusive interview, Christine Tan speaks to Kristo Käärmann, co-founder and CEO of Wise, about how he stays ahead of the competition and where the company is going next.
Episode 929
Bill Winters, Group CEO, Standard Chartered
In an exclusive interview, Bill Winters, Group CEO of Standard Chartered, chats with Christine Tan about British lender's digitalisation strategy, the convergence between fintech and banking, and progress on the group's turnaround plans.
Episode 930
John Chidsey, CEO, Subway
He's leading the transformation of fast-food chain, Subway. CEO John Chidsey sits down with Christine Tan to share his management style and his expansion plans for the region.
Episode 931
Rachel Lim, Co-Founder & Dione Song, CEO, Love, Bonito
From blogshop to a multi-million-dollar fashion empire, Christine Tan speaks to Love, Bonito co-founder Rachel Lim, and CEO Dione Song, about how they want to take the company to the next level through new verticals and growth into new markets.
Episode 932
Simon Cheong, Chairman & CEO, SC Global
He is an investment banker turned luxury property tycoon. Christine Tan speaks exclusively to Simon Cheong, Chairman and CEO of SC Global, to find out how he built his property development company and why he is venturing into the hospitality business.
Episode 933
Sunny Verghese, CEO, Olam
Food and agriculture giant Olam had to weather some serious storms over the past couple of years; from the pandemic to rising food prices and supply chain disruptions. The group has also embarked on a major restructuring. Christine Tan sits down Olam's CEO, Sunny Verghese to find out what's next.
Episode 934
Sue Kyung Lee, CEO, SK-II
Christine Tan travels to Japan for an exclusive look at the production process behind SK-II's famous skincare products. Global CEO, Sue Kyung Lee gives a guided tour as well as insight into what's next for the beauty brand.
Episode 935
Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman, Hero Enterprise
The Munjal family built a two-wheeler empire in India, producing bicycles and motorcycles under the Hero brand. Christine Tan speaks to Sunil Kant Munjal, Chairman of Hero Enterprise, to find out how the family managed a full throttle rise to prominence.
Episode 936
Sustainable Future: Future Trends Part One
In this episode of the Managing Asia Sustainable Future series, Christine Tan speaks to business leaders from three companies in the region, Siam Piwat Group, Panasonic Holdings, and Lendlease, to find out how they are tapping into future trends to build a sustainable business.
Episode 937
Sustainable Future: Future Trends Part Two
In the last episode of two-part series, Managing Asia's Christine Tan looks at how three companies: Beximco, Kawada Technologies and the Plastic Credit Exchange are tackling different challenges by capitalizing on future trends to build more sustainable and inclusive businesses.
Episode 938
Transforming Human Capital
In this special panel discussion on Transforming Human Capital, Christine Tan speaks to business leaders from UBS, PepsiCo, Banpu, and Blue Bird to gain insights on how best to invest in people to stay competitive and create thriving, successful businesses.
Episode 939
Finding Purpose 1
In this first episode in our Finding Purpose series, Christine Tan speaks to the leaders of Eu Yan Sang and Starhub to find out how they are steering their companies to, not only, build sustainable businesses but also ones with a corporate purpose to do good.
Episode 940
Finding Purpose 2
Jewel Changi Airport and Gardens by the Bay are just two of the iconic sites in Singapore that Woh Hup has built. In the final episode of our Finding Purpose series, Christine Tan speaks to family members running one of the oldest construction companies in the country to find why they think giving back is an important business strategy.
Episode 941
Shi Xu, Founder &Chairman, Nanofilm Technologies Intl
Nanofilm Technologies International's success is built on the company's proprietary wear-resistant carbon coating technology, which is used in electronic products for brands such as Microsoft, Hua Wei, Nikon and Canon. Christine Tan speaks to founder and chairman, Shi Xu, to find out how the former professor turned a university research study into a multi-million-dollar business and himself into a billionaire.
Episode 942
Neste
Finnish refinery group, Neste, has built the world's largest sustainable aviation fuel production plant in Singapore. Christine Tan speaks to Neste's President and CEO, Matti Lehmus, to find out more about the company's renewable fuel strategy and whether he has plans to wind down its traditional crude oil refinery business.
Episode 943
Kuehne+Nagel
Christine Tan speaks exclusively to Kuehne+Nagel's CEO, Stefan Paul, to find out how he plans to grow the Swiss-based transportation and logistics group.
Episode 944
Irene Lee, chairman of Hysan Development
Christine Tan heads to Hong Kong to talk to Irene Lee, chairman of Hysan Development, one of the city's largest property developers. She finds out how the century-old family business began and how it came to dominate the commercial real estate space in Causeway Bay.
Episode 945
Tory Burch
Christine Tan speaks exclusively with American designer Tory Burch and Pierre-Yves Roussel, CEO of the eponymous global fashion group, to find out how the power couple plan to further grow the brand.
Episode 946
Vincent Chong, ST Engineering
Christine Tan speaks with ST Engineering's president and CEO, Vincent Chong, about how he is driving change in the technology, defense, and engineering giant to help strengthen the group's position as the world's largest commercial airframe maintenance, repair, and overhaul provider.
Episode 947
Managing Asia: YTL Corp
Christine Tan travels to Kuala Lumpur to meet the chairman of YTL Corp, Francis Yeoh. She finds out how one of biggest companies in Malaysia is capitalizing on its infrastructure expertise to expand its operations, and she meets the next generation of Yeohs in the family business.
Episode 948
Chip Bergh, President & CEO, Levi Strauss & Co
He helped turn around the iconic blue jean brand that first created denim pants. Christine Tan speaks exclusively with Chip Bergh, president and CEO of Levi Strauss and Co., to find out how he is expanding the company beyond selling 501s.
Episode 949
CNBC Connect: Getting Asia Future Ready
As Asia looks to resume growth in a post-pandemic environment, companies in the region face a host of challenges, such as inflation, rising interest rates and unpredictable geopolitics. CNBC's Christine Tan finds out how businesses can navigate these headwinds to deliver inclusive and sustainable growth.
Episode 950
James Liang and Jane Sun, Trip.com
CNBC's Christine Tan speaks with James Liang, co-founder and executive chairman of Trip.com Group, one of the world's largest online travel platforms, on what lies ahead for his company and the sector as it's reshaped in a post-pandemic world.
Episode 951
Managing Asia: Keppel
Christine Tan speaks to Keppel's CEO, Loh Chin Hua, to find out why the company exited the offshore and marine legacy business and how it plans to transform Keppel into a global asset manager
Episode 952
Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, Boucheron
Boucheron is one of the oldest luxury jewelry brands in the world. Christine Tan speaks with its CEO, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, to discuss the French company's legacy, expansion plans, and sustainable initiatives.
Episode 953
Lee Yeow Chor, IOI Corporation
IOI Corporation is a major palm oil producer based in Malaysia. On this episode of Managing Asia, Christine Tan travels to one of the group's plantations to talk to CEO, Lee Yeow Chor, and to see first-hand how the oil is produced.
Episode 954
Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and Cezar Consing, Ayala Corporation
Managing Asia's Christine Tan speaks with chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala and CEO Cezar Consing of Philippine conglomerate Ayala Corporation to get exclusive insights into how the oldest company in the Philippines is leading the EV revolution in the country.
Episode 955
Christopher Po, Century Pacific Group
Christine Tan gets an inside peek at Century Pacific Group, one of the Philippines' largest food companies and speaks with the group's President and CEO, Christopher Po, in an exclusive interview.
Episode 956
Horace Luke, Gogoro
Christine Tan heads to Taiwan to speak with Horace Luke, the founder and CEO of Gogoro. With exclusive access to the group's battery factory, she finds out how the battery swapping e-scooter maker plans to further disrupt market.
Episode 957
Dhanin & Suphachai Chearavanont, Charoen Pokphand Group
Charoen Pokphand Group, better known as CP Group, is one of the largest food producers in the world. On the next episode of Managing Asia, Christine Tan speaks exclusively to Senior Chairman Dhanin Chearavanont and CEO Suphachai Chearavanont to find out how they are transforming the century-old Thai conglomerate.
Episode 958
Haruki Satomi, Sega Sammy Group
Christine Tan travels to Tokyo, Japan to speak with Haruki Satomi, CEO of Sega Sammy Group, to find out what's next for the company behind the highly iconic game franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog, and how it plans to speed ahead of the competition.
Episode 959
Chew Gek Khim, Straits Trading
Christine Tan chats with Straits Trading's executive chairman, Chew Gek Khim, who leads one of Singapore's oldest companies. Find out how, under her leadership, the group has been transformed into a real estate powerhouse and what plans she has next.
Episode 960
CNBC Connect Transforming for Tomorrow Panel
In this special episode, Christine Tan speaks with a distinguished panel of leaders from different industries on how they are transforming their businesses to adapt to the increasingly turbulent economic, energy, and technological landscape.
Episode 961
CNBC Connect Transforming for Tomorrow Fireside Chat
Christine Tan speaks with Keshav Murugesh, Group CEO of WNS, at a live CNBC Connect event in Bangkok. He gives insight into how businesses can use Generative Artificial Intelligence to revolutionize their operations and unlock hidden potential.
Episode 962
Bill McDermott, Chairman and CEO, ServiceNow
Managing Asia's Christine Tan catches up with ServiceNow's Chairman and CEO, Bill McDermott in Singapore, where he shares about his partnership with Nvidia's Jensen Huang and how he plans to turn ServiceNow into "the AI platform" for businesses.
Episode 963
Goh Choon Phong, Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines has consistently been ranked among the world's top airlines. In this episode of Managing Asia, Christine Tan sits down for an exclusive interview with CEO Goh Choon Phong to discuss his strategy for staying ahead of increasing competition and ensuring SIA remains a world-class airline.
Episode 964
Prem Kumar Nair, CEO, IHH Healthcare
Christine Tan speaks with Dr. Prem Kumar Nair, Group CEO of IHH Healthcare, one of Asia's largest private healthcare providers. He reveals the company's ambitious growth strategy and discusses how robotics and AI are transforming patient care.
Episode 965
Toru Nishikawa & Daisuke Okanohara, Co-Founders, Preferred Networks
Christine Tan takes us into the world of innovative Japanese companies that are truly making an impact. In the first episode of this two-part series, she speaks to the co-founders of Preferred Networks, one of Japan's largest unicorns, using deep learning and AI to solve real-world problems across industries.
Episode 966
Mikio Okumura, Group CEO, Sompo Holdings
In the final episode of a two-part series on innovative Japanese companies making an impact, Christine Tan speaks with Mikio Okumura, Group CEO of Sompo Holdings. Find out how he is steering one of Japan's largest insurance giants into a new era of growth and transforming the nursing care industry in the country.
Episode 967
Christophe Weber, CEO, Takeda Pharmaceutical
In an exclusive interview with Christine Tan, Christophe Weber, CEO of Takeda, reveals his thoughts on the company's transformative $62 billion acquisition of Shire, its commitment to developing breakthrough medicines, and how Japan's largest pharmaceutical company is reshaping the future of drug development.
Episode 968
Sabin Aboitiz, President & CEO, Aboitiz Group
The Aboitiz Group is one of the largest and oldest conglomerates in the Philippines. Christine Tan speaks with its President and CEO, Sabin Aboitiz, to find out how the more than a century old company is reinventing itself to become country's first techglomerate.
Episode 969
Piyasvasti Amranand & Chai Eamsiri, Chairman Of The Rehabilitation Plan Administrators & CEO of Thai Airways
Christine Tan travels to Bangkok for an exclusive look inside Thai Airways' turnaround efforts. She speaks with Piyasvasti Amranand, chairman of the airline's rehabilitation plan, and CEO Chai Eamsiri, to find out how the carrier is charting a course for recovery and renewed ambition.