Global Issues
Asia:
Expert on Globalization & Emerging Markets
International business speaker Anil Gupta is widely recognized as one of the world's leading experts on strategy, globalization, and emerging markets.
Former President of Sri Lanka
Known for her energy and intellect, Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga describes leading a nation through challenging times, including the 2004 tsunami, fighting terrorism, and assassination attempts on her life.
Former British Governor of Hong Kong
The last British Gov. of Hong Kong, Patten orchestrated the transfer of rule over the colony to China. From this historical vantage point, he comments on one of the world's most successful free-market societies.
Global Economist & Bestselling Author
One of the most perceptive economic thinkers of his generation, Daniel Altman simplifies complex data and terminology for a wide variety of audiences, making cutting-edge economics intriguing and relevant.
Managing Partner, China India Institute
As Managing Partner of the China India Institute, Wang draws from her experience to help clients build viable global presences. She has been published in The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, among others.
Political Risk Expert
Ian Bremmer is the president of Eurasia Group, a global political risk research and consulting firm, and the author of Every Nation for Itself, The End of the Free Market and Superpower.
International Trade Theorist
A celebrated economist and Columbia University professor, Jagdish N. Bhagwati has made contributions to development theory and policy, public finance, immigration and the new theory of political economy.
Director & Former Prime Minister of New Zealand
Speaker Jenny Shipley advanced the free trade agenda and promoted economic cooperation as prime minister of New Zealand. She supports women's rights and philanthropic projects.