Leaders in Motion · 2026-01-03 · 18 min
In this short solo episode, I unpack practical lessons from a July 2025 executive webinar I co‑hosted with Cosmoprof Asia on “Beyond China: Unlocking Asia Pacific’s True Beauty Potential.” Drawing on insights from leaders across analytics, retail, and brand strategy , I break down three critical dimensions of APAC growth today: treating China as a deliberate strategic choice (not an assumption) , building real localization capabilities across Southeast Asia, India, and other key markets , and designing resilient, multi‑year investment strategies that align headquarters expectations with on‑the‑ground reality. I focus on what this means for brand leaders and APAC executives making hard calls about where to double down, how to localise, and what kind of leadership and teams it actually takes to win in the region’s most competitive markets. If you are shaping APAC strategy, leading a regional business, or managing your own next leadership move in this region, this episode will give you clear lenses, concrete questions, and a more realistic roadmap for choosing where - and how - you can truly win.
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