Business leaders are facing an unprecedented mix of economic shifts, AI breakthroughs, and trade realignments. Traditional strategies no longer guarantee stability, and companies must rethink their approach. In this episode, host Clay Chandler, Executive Editor for Asia at Fortune, speaks with Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia, and Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey’s Greater China offices. They share insights from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, discuss Asia’s evolving role ...
Mar 21, 2025•32 min
In this episode, McKinsey senior partners Chris Bradley and Vishal Agarwal, alongside host Janet Bush, dive into the complexities of aligning global economies with sustainability goals. As businesses and governments face increasing pressure to embrace sustainable practices amid rapid economic changes, finding a balance between growth and environmental responsibility becomes more challenging. The experts discuss how organizations can navigate these challenges by adopting innovative strategies tha...
Jan 16, 2025•27 min
A global survey by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that spiritual health is incredibly important to people – with the majority of respondents ranking it from 'somewhat' to 'extremely' important. But what exactly is spiritual health, and how does it influence an employee's personal and professional life? In this episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, host Debbi Cheong sits down with an expert panel to explore this topic. She's joined by Jacqueline Brassey, Senior Fellow at M...
Sep 30, 2024•20 min•Ep. 67
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in Asia. How can we ensure that the benefits of AI-driven advancements reach even the most marginalized communities in Asia? In this episode, Angela Buensuceso of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast speaks with Jennifer Echevarria, Vice President of Commercial Strategic Services and Enterprise Data at Globe Telecom; Ahmed El Saeed, APAC Regional Head of UN Global Pulse; and Ankit Bisht, a Partner and leader in the Digi...
Aug 01, 2024•35 min•Ep. 66
Generative AI has emerged as a significant new force with the potential to reshape the future of work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Join host Debbi Cheong on The McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast as she engages with Seckin Ungur, Partner at McKinsey’s Sydney office, and Jacob Johnson, Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Canberra office. They examine the impact of generative AI on productivity, delve into its implications for the workforce, and explore the transformative potential and ch...
Jul 11, 2024•25 min
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at TransUnion. GCCs are poised to contribute significantly to global enterprises by fostering leadership and innovation across various sectors. How can co...
May 30, 2024•28 min
As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, and Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia of Fortune, about their views on the year that was and the year ahead. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Apr 02, 2024•41 min•Ep. 61
In this episode, host Angela Buensuceso discusses the potential of Japanese corporations with Naoyuki Iwatani, managing partner of McKinsey's offices in Japan and Michele Raviscioni, a senior partner based in McKinsey's Tokyo office. Delve into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, customer-centricity, and brand power as they uncover the strategies outlined in the new Japanese-language book authored by Naoyuki and Michele, "Unlocking the Full Potential of Japanese Corporates." See www.mckinsey....
Mar 20, 2024•33 min
In this special episode on International Women’s Day, we discuss how prioritizing women's health can lead to economic and social empowerment. Join McKinsey partner Valentina Sartori, senior partner Mrinalini Mirchandani, and host Angela Buensuceso, as they explore what kind of investments are needed to close the women’s health gap. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Mar 08, 2024•23 min
In this episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of new business building with Senior Partners Markus Berger-de Leon and Nimal Manuel. Find out how companies are succeeding in building new businesses, and gain practical insights from real-world examples as we underscore the potential for higher success rates and encourage ambitious thinking and rapid response to market feedback. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information...
Feb 19, 2024•21 min
Is Asia on the cusp of a new era? In this episode, MGI director and senior partner Chris Bradley and MGI partner Jeongmin Seong, join the conversation with host Angela Buensuceso to unravel global patterns of transformation, highlighting Asia's emergence as a key player across multiple domains. Explore how Asia's prominence is reshaping the global narrative. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information...
Jan 25, 2024•29 min
In this episode, McKinsey senior partners, Lareina Yee and Vinayak HV, explore the pivotal tech trends shaping 2023 and their profound impact on Asia's companies and economies. Discover how Asia's demographic advantage, rapid innovation, and tech adoption drive its leadership in the global tech landscape, and learn how technology serves as a transformative tool and enabler for success. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information...
Oct 10, 2023•14 min
Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani shares on the transformative power of socially conscious leadership. The Infosys co-founder discusses how he thinks India’s start-ups can revolutionise people’s lives and work, as well as his own reflections from the time he spent helping to lead India’s digital public infrastructure journey. Read the full interview with Nandan Nilekani here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/why-infosys-nandan-nilekani-is-urging-leaders-to-use-tech-for-good See w...
Aug 30, 2023•11 min
How does our youngest generation perceive and cope with mental health challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? In this episode, we talk about the surprising revelations from a global survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) that covered over 42,000 respondents across 26 countries. Join Kana Enomoto, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. and Director of Brain Health at MHI; and Alistair Carmichael, Expert Associate Partner at the McKinsey & ...
Jun 23, 2023•20 min
By embracing a microregional perspective, we gain a more refined understanding of global development, enabling businesses and governments to make targeted decisions that drive progress. In this episode, we discuss the McKinsey Global Institute Report, Pixels of Progress, which offers insights from a unique dataset that breaks the world down into over 40,000 microregions. Join the conversation with two of the report's authors, Jonathan Woetzel and Chris Bradley, who are both Senior Partners at Mc...
May 31, 2023•18 min
Loh Chin Hua, CEO and executive director of Keppel Corporation shares about Keppel’s transformation into an integrated business focused on sustainable solutions and how he leads with purpose and resilience. Read the full interview with Loh Chin Hua here: https://mck.co/la-keppel See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Apr 23, 2023•9 min
In this episode, we bring together two senior McKinsey experts – McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) Director and Senior Partner Kweilin Ellingrud and MGI Partner Jeongmin Seong — to discuss the shifting landscape of doing business in China and how MNCs can adapt to succeed in this dynamic market. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information...
Apr 17, 2023•17 min
Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen, and ambitious young women are prepared to do the same. To make meaningful and sustainable progress toward gender equality, companies need to go beyond table stakes. Join senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute Director (MGI), Kweilin Ellingrud, and MGI partner, Anu Madgavkar, as they explore the cultural, economic, and social factors that have impacted female leadership and workforce participation in the region. See www....
Mar 08, 2023•35 min
Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, is back in this annual podcast on what’s shaping business news. We look at the impact of US-China relations, a new trajectory for Asian growth, how electric vehicles may reshape industry… and more. Read a transcript of this episode here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/future-of-asia-podcasts/business-news-to-watch-in-2023. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information...
Feb 28, 2023•35 min
More than 500 institutions within the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) have committed to reducing their and their clients’ emissions to net zero by 2050—however, the time has now come for these commitments to be translated into action. In this episode, Mark Carney, co-chair of GFANZ, talks to McKinsey senior partner and host, Cindy Levy, as they discuss the challenges facing financial institutions on this journey and how GFANZ’s masterplan can help speed up the net-zero transition...
Dec 12, 2022•48 min
In a new episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, Gillian Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), speaks with host Bharath Sattanathan, partner based in McKinsey's Singapore office, as they discuss how Asia can take tangible steps to transition to a net-zero economy—and the role of finance in enabling it. Drawing on key takeaways from MAS’s Transition finance towards net-zero: Scaling blended finance conference, Gillian and Bharath highlight the nee...
Nov 30, 2022•35 min
Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Despite the challenges, we remain optimistic about Asian growth opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how business leaders could look across their organizations for opportunities to mitigate the effects, helping to build resilience along the value chain. Join the conversation with Joseph Tesvic; Senior partner at McKinsey & Company, along with Mahima Chugh and Denise Lee, partn...
Nov 14, 2022•17 min
Australia is no stranger to crises. Heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, and floods besiege this vast, unique country, posing a significant challenge to all sectors of the Australian public and government. In this episode, McKinsey partner Roland Dillon spoke with Major General Andrew Hocking about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-pol...
Sep 21, 2022•34 min
Employee mental health and resilience is a critical topic for business leaders globally—McKinsey research has shown that as many as one in four employees are reporting signs of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the factors that can influence workplace mental health, and how organizations can effectively build a mentally resilient workforce. Join the conversation with Samuel Harvey, Professor of Psychiatry from University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Ph...
Aug 18, 2022•31 min
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:35) > In this episode, we discuss the big trends defining the future of work in Asia, why certain companies are reluctant to embrace remote working arrangements, and how organizations can respond to these latest developments. Join the conversation with Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, Paul Marriott, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan, and Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy f...
Aug 11, 2022•36 min
Our ‘Leading Asia’ series features brief summaries of conversations we’ve had with Asian CEOs to discuss what they’ve learned in their journeys as leaders. Join the conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson and CEO of Salesforce, India, a US software company with a $210 billion market capitalization as of May 2022. Previously, Arundhati was the chairperson of the State Bank of India and retired in October 2017, wrapping a 40-year tenure at India’s largest bank. In this episode, we he...
Jun 08, 2022•9 min
According to McKinsey research, individual earnings are directly linked to a person’s work experience. So, how can experience influence your career earnings? In this new sub-series, Future of Asia Explains, we discuss how the ‘experience effect’ influences the human capital and how companies could attract and retain their best talent. Join the conversation with Kanmani Chockalingam, the co-author of McKinsey Global Institute’s report ‘Human Capital: The Value of Experience.’ See www.mckinsey.com...
Jun 02, 2022•6 min
The pandemic, amongst other changes to the modus operandi of CEOs, has necessitated a redefinition of the role of the modern CEO. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today’s environment and how their role has changed. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and coauthors of CEO Excellence: The six mindsets that distinguish the best from the rest, Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner in the San Francisco office; Vik Malhotra, Managing Partner of the Americas; and host...
May 04, 2022•23 min
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in Asian banking players assumed the sector would take a devastating knock. But two years on, it’s apparent that banks have mostly come through in good shape, with relatively minor losses. Still, the financial ecosystem has changed irrevocably in this time. With rising interest rates, and the rapid uptake of digital tech, traditional banks and specialists alike face new challenges and opportunities—even as their operations diverge. Join the conversation with ...
Mar 27, 2022•38 min
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:31) > What are the business stories Asian executives should pay attention to in the year ahead? In this episode, leading editors from the Financial Times and Reuters discuss the issues in Asia likely to dominate headlines. Join the conversation with Robin Harding, Asia Editor at the Financial Times; Kevin Krolicki, Asia Regional Editor at Reuters; and host, Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy...
Feb 06, 2022•39 min
