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Category: Asia
Once considered "frontier markets," Asian nations such as India and China have quickly become emerging markets since their complex and diverse economies experienced a period of great prosperity and rapid economic growth. Learn more about these emerging markets from some of the most internationally sought-after business leaders, global economists and experts in their fields.
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Lisa Ling
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Women's Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN's This is Life
Women’s Activist, Investigative Journalist, Executive Producer of CNN’s This is Life Lisa is the Executive Producer and host of This is Life on CNN, now its eighth season. For the show, Lisa has embedded with a notorious biker club and …
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California, United States
Harry Broadman
Veteran CEO, Investor, and Authority on Emerging Markets, Governance, Risk Mitigation and Innovation
Former US Assistant Trade Representative; Chief of Staff, President’s Council of Economic Advisers; Senior Managing Director, PricewaterhouseCoopers; Private Equity Executive; World Bank Official, and Harvard Professor Dr. Harry G. Broadman is former US Assistant Trade Representative, Chief of Staff of …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Ariel Cohen
Well-known Washington-based foreign, economic and security policy expert
Foreign, Economic and Security Policy Expert Based in Washinton, D.C., Ariel Cohen, L.L.B., Ph.D., brings firsthand knowledge of the former Soviet Union and the Middle East through a wide range of studies, covering issues such as economic development and political …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Martin Feldstein
Economic Advisor to Presidents and Harvard Professor
Economic Advisor to Presidents and Harvard Professor Martin Feldstein is the George F. Baker Professor of Economics at Harvard University and president emeritus of the National Bureau of Economic Research. He served as president and CEO of the NBER from …
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Massachusetts, United States
Ted Fishman
Global Economic Expert and Author, China, Inc. and Shock of Gray
Global Economic Expert and Author, China, Inc. and Shock of Gray Ted C. Fishman is a veteran journalist and former commodities trader on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange who has emerged as a leading expert on two subjects: aging and the …
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Illinois, United States
Joe Flower
Healthcare and Technology Futurist
Healthcare and Technology Futurist Joe Flower thinks differently and has always maintained his independence as an analyst and visionary of healthcare. He recognized long ago that healthcare could not possibly make sense until seen as a system-as-a-whole. He has devoted …
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California, United States
Lt. Colonel Rick Francona
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author
Retired US Air Force, Intelligence Officer, Media Analyst, and Author With combat operations, covert action, clandestine intelligence missions, diplomatic assignments, Rick Francona brings over twenty-five years of political-military experience in the Middle East to his analysis of the challenges for …
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California, United States
David Gordon
Geopolitical Expert on Global Macro Analysis
Geopolitical Expert on Global Macro Analysis David F. Gordon is Eurasia Group’s chairman, head of research, and director of global macro analysis. He is a member of the firm’s management committee, and is based in Washington, DC. David’s latest book …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Anil Gupta
Internationally Recognized Expert on Globalization & Strategy, and Best-Selling Author
Internationally Recognized Expert on Globalization & Strategy, and Best-Selling Author Dr. Anil K. Gupta is the Michael D. Dingman Chair in Strategy, Globalization and Entrepreneurship and Distinguished Scholar-Teacher at the Smith School of Business, The University of Maryland at College …
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Maryland, United States
Carla Hills
Two-Time Cabinet Member, Business Executive, and Renowned Expert on International Trade, Commerce, and Investment
Two-Time Cabinet Member, Business Executive, and Renowned Expert on International Trade, Commerce, and Investment As the third woman to hold a cabinet position, Carla Hills knows what it is like to overcome barriers with spirit, candor, and business savvy. Since …
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District Of Columbia, United States
Nirmalya Kumar
One of the World's Leading Thinkers in Business and Marketing
Marketing and Global Business Scholar and Professor Dr. Nirmalya Kumar is Professor of Marketing and Director of Aditya Birla India Centre at London Business School. He is one of the world’s leading thinkers on strategy and marketing and has previously …
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Haiyang Li
Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation Focusing on China's Emerging Economy
Professor of Strategic Management and Innovation Focusing on China’s Emerging Economy Dr. Haiyang Li is professor of strategic management and innovation at the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Management, Rice University. Before joining Rice University, he was on the …
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Texas, United States
Hamish McRae
Associate Editor of The Independent, Renowned Economist, and Futurist
Associate Editor of The Independent, Renowned Economist, and Futurist The principal economic commentator for The Independent newspaper, Hamish McRae’s work focuses on excellence in the world economy, the shift of economic power to Asia and how technology interacts with human …
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Unknown, United Kingdom
Robyn Meredith
Award-Winning Foreign Correspondent, Respected Asia Analyst and Best-selling Author, The Elephant and the Dragon
Award-winning foreign correspondent, Best-selling Author of The Elephant and the Dragon: The Rise of India and China and What it Means for All of Us Robyn Meredith is one of the world’s best-respected Asia analysts through her work as an …
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Unknown, Hong Kong
John and Doris Naisbitt
Global Futurists and Co-authors of China's Megatrends and Global Game Change
Global Futurists and Internationally Renowned Co-Authors of China’s Megatrend and Global Game Change Legendary trend forecasters John and Doris Naisbitt started a search for patterns that form the picture of the new China, but found what was of much greater …
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Unknown, Austria
Jim Rogers
Investment Expert, Wall Street Legend, and Named "The Indiana Jones of Finance" by TIME magazine
Investment Expert, Wall Street Legend, and Named “The Indiana Jones of Finance” by TIME magazine Jim Rogers author, financial commentator, adventurer, and international investor who successfully completed two round the world trips and visited 116 countries. An experienced speaker on …
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Unknown, Singapore
John Rutledge
Economist, Reagan Economic Plan Architect, Bush Administration Advisor, Author, and Economics Contributor to CNBC
Economist, Reagan Economic Plan Architect, Bush Administration Advisor, Author, and Economics Contributor to CNBC Dr. John Rutledge was one of the principal architects of the Reagan economic plan in 1980-81 and adviser the Bush White House on tax policy and …
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California, United States
R.V. Shahi
Authority on Electrical Energy and Former Ministry of Power for India's Government
Authority on Electrical Energy and Former Ministry of Power for India’s Government Mr. Shahi held the position of Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Power for nearly five years from April 2002 to January 2007. In this position, …
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Jagdish Sheth
Renowned Scholar and Internationally Recognized Marketing Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author
Renowned Scholar and Internationally Recognized Marketing Thought Leader and Best-Selling Author Jagdish N. Sheth is Charles H. Kellstadt Professor of Business in the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. He is globally known for his scholarly contributions in consumer behavior, …
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Georgia, United States
Ben Simpfendorfer
Former Chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland and J.P. Morgan
Former Chief China Economist for the Royal Bank of Scotland and J.P. Morgan Ben Simpfendorfer is Founder and CEO of Silk Road Associates. Ben has worked in Asia and the Middle East for the past 20 years. He advises a …
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Timothy M. Stearns
Internationally Recognized Authority on Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Internationally Recognized Authority onEntrepreneurship and Innovation Professor Timothy M. Stearns is an acclaimed scholar and practitioner of entrepreneurship who is recognized for his innovative methods around the globe. An author and teacher, he has coached over 1000 entrepreneurial start-ups in …
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California, United States
Andrew Stevens
Anchors CNN's prime-time evening news and business show, "World News Asia" live from Hong Kong
Andrew Stevens anchors CNN’s prime-time evening news and business show, "World News Asia". Live from CNN’s regional production center in Hong Kong, "World News Asia" reports and updates the day’s leading news and business stories from across the region and …
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Haiyan Wang
International Expert on China and India
International Expert on China and India Haiyan Wang is managing partner of China India Institute, a research and advisory organization with a focus on the transformational rise of emerging markets, foremost China and India, and implications for key stakeholders. Honors …
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Maryland, United States
George Yip
Leading Authority on Global Strategy and Marketing
Leading Authority on Global Strategy and Marketing Geoge Yip is Emeritus Professor of Marketing and Strategy, Imperial College Business School. His previous academic positions include Professor of Strategy and Co-Director of the Centre on China Innovation at China Europe International …
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