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Our Annual White Paper
“The Evolution of Executive Search: Aligning Talent with Strategy”
Insights into how executive search processes have transformed to meet the demands of a fast-paced global market.


When Policy Changes Overnight: What New China Regulations Mean for Your C-Suite
Navigating the shifting landscape of China’s regulations can feel daunting, but it’s crucial for C-suite leaders to stay ahead of the curve. In our latest article, we explore how companies like TechCo faced unexpected challenges and the strategies that can turn regulatory disruptions into opportunities for growth.


The Dragon’s Ascent: China’s Goujian-Style Leadership and the Quiet Reshaping of Global Competition
As Western markets reel under Trump-era volatility, China’s Goujian-style strategy—decades of endurance, subterfuge, and precise strikes—positions it as a stabilizer. From semiconductor breakthroughs to EV dominance, Beijing’s long-game mirrors King Goujian’s ancient playbook. The lesson? Global leaders must adapt to China’s patient, culturally rooted ascendancy or risk strategic irrelevance.


"Hiring in China? It’s Not About Cheap Labor Anymore—It’s About Conviction."
Top talent in China no longer chases just salary or 'global prestige.' They ask: What’s your real purpose here? Do you even know how to win? Many MNCs don’t—and it shows. Recruiting now demands conviction, not just budgets. Are you ready?


Spotlight Interview: Principles for Scaling Industrial Business Between China and Italy
Lessons from leading transformation between Italy & China—where heritage meets hypergrowth, and complexity drives clarity.


Spotlight Interview: What FMCG Leaders Need to Unlearn About China
Global FMCG leaders must unlearn outdated China assumptions & embrace local innovation. Jimmy Liang shares how Chinese execs can bridge HQ-local divide through data, storytelling & reverse mentorship.


The Sales Hiring Guide for Nervous Executives
80% of our searches are for crisis closers—not 'strategic' hires. The best salespeople now demand equity, not salary.


The Leadership Hiring Playbook: The A.R.T. of China Leadership Hiring
Empower HR as strategists—not just admins—to find leaders who thrive in China’s complexity. Their insights unlock real impact


MNCs struggles in China: The "Safe" Leadership Hires to blame?
Why Your Go-To Leadership Strategies Are Failing in the World’s Most Complex Market In my previous article, China’s Competitive Edge: Are...


International Executives in China: Lost Your Edge, Missing the Point?
Evaluate your organization's decision-making structure with the DMA Framework for effective alignment.


MNCs Comeback Strategies in China: Thriving Amid Complexity
MNCs can thrive in China by embracing localized innovation and digital transformation strategies.


MNCs Are Losing to Local Champions in China: 5 Critical Factors
Discover why Western firms struggle in China and the critical factors behind local champions' success.
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