Bold Ambition, Brilliant Moves

Leading Asia

An interview series with the region’s top business leaders
Leading Asia brings you in-depth conversations with the leaders behind the region's most transformative companies. By exploring their bold vision, distinctive leadership philosophies, and breakthrough strategies, we uncover the brilliant moves reshaping industries in the Asian century.
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Vikram Sinha on Indosat’s role in shaping Indonesia’s AI transformation
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Vikram Sinha melds his ambition for Indosat to become an AI-native techco with his vision of transforming Indonesia into a digital...
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GULF’s Sarath Ratanavadi: Connecting vision and opportunity in Thailand
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Founder and CEO Sarath Ratanavadi shares his approach to capturing unique opportunities at Gulf Development that help foster...

Featured Interviews

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Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business belief
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Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and...
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DBS CEO Tan Su Shan on building a gen AI–enabled bank with a heart
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The new CEO says the bank is going all in on AI, but it is also committed to being an empathetic organization, in line with its...
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Mazumdar-Shaw’s bold biotech mission: Affordable, accessible healthcare
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Clarity of purpose, extraordinary people, and innovation were vital to entrepreneur Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw when building India’s...
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How Uday Kotak uses dreams to manage risk and build value
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Founder and director of Kotak Mahindra Bank, Uday Kotak, believes that common sense, an open mind, and strategic partnerships...
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After a decade of innovation, Hyundai Card seeks the next horizon
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Vice Chairman and CEO Ted Chung looks to build a global data platform at Hyundai Motor Group’s consumer finance arm.
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Dilip Shanghvi on the focus and philosophy behind Sun Pharma’s success
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Dilip Shanghvi, chairman and managing director of Sun Pharma, discusses how India’s top pharmaceutical company has grown,...
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World in color: How Sudarshan became a global pigment powerhouse
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Rajesh Rathi, chairman and managing director of Sudarshan Chemical Industries Limited, shares how the family-led company moved...
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Mukesh Ambani’s bold ambitions: Building businesses of the future
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Mukesh Ambani, chairman of Reliance Industries, one of India’s largest and most profitable private sector companies, discusses...
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The logistics of leadership: An interview with Alan Beacham
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Alan Beacham discusses the importance of having local teams that understand local markets to manage the challenges shaping the...
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Leading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
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Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of Hitachi, shares insights on reshaping corporate governance and preparing for the...

Insights on CEO Excellence

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Everyday habits: How CEOs navigate their six core responsibilities
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To stay focused, productive, and motivated, leaders need to develop their own working rhythms and routines. Here’s how...
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The loneliest job? How top CEOs manage dilemmas and vulnerability
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This article consolidates insights from around 100 senior leaders on five common dilemmas that complicate their ability to lead...
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CEO excellence: How do leaders assess their own performance?
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Early results from our proprietary CEO Excellence Assessment Tool offer insights into the key issues facing more than 100 CEOs,...
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Asia’s top CEOs embrace change with boldness and resilience
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Asia’s top business leaders are navigating today’s shocks with bold moves and a determination toward building sustainable...

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