Return of the Chinese Economy from Covid-19
The Chinese and Washington state economies are intricately linked. Both have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. What economic and business lessons can we learn from China’s reopening as we emerge into our new (post) pandemic reality? What opportunities are there in China for Washington businesses in this new world? During this joint program with the Washington State China Relations Council, three Shanghai-based CEO’s from the consumer and industrial sectors will discuss their approach and lessons.
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Speakers
Curtis Ferguson is a 37-year veteran of The Coca-Cola Company and is President of The Coca-Cola Greater China and Korea Business Unit. Curt leads the company operations in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, South Korea and Mongolia, and is responsible for a U.S. $12 billion retail business. Curt has extensive experience as a Board Director for independent Bottlers, Community and business based organizations.
Pierre E. Cohade is an independent advisor to companies on China strategy and he sits on the corporate board of Johnson Controls International, Deutsche Bank, Acorn International and CEAT. His prior roles include heading Triangle Tyre, China largest privately own tire business, which he steered through a transformation program that culminated in its US$ 4 billion IPO. As one of the very few Western CEO of a Chinese owned business, Pierre was operating at the heart of China Inc. From 2004 to 2011, he was President of Goodyear Asia Pacific. He has been a member of Shanghai Mayor’s advisory council, an Oversea Economic Advisor to the Mayor of Dalian and a governor of Amcham Shanghai. He currently chairs IMA China, the premier peer to peer network in China.
Ryan Flynn is an internationally accomplished executive with a career spanning over 25 years, where he has led large organizations and multinational businesses in various industries in a cross-cultural environment. He is currently the President for ITT in Asia-Pacific with businesses in Automotive, Railways, Aerospace, Chemical and Industrial sectors. Ryan was earlier Vice President, Strategy & Business Development at BlueScope Steel and formerly also with Konecranes from 2005 to 2013 where he was Asia-Pacific President and earlier Director for Port Cranes & Lifttrucks businesses in Asia. He has lived in Shanghai China since 2005.