Hiring more locals to lead Western multinationals in Asia isn’t just about inclusion — it’s smart business. Unilever Singapore’s Banjo Castillo shares how overcoming cultural barriers, embracing adaptability, and leveraging the strengths of Asian upbringing can help local leaders rise within global organizations and redefine leadership across the region.
Retired NASA astronaut Steve Smith defines “exploration leadership” as the ability to stay curious, listen deeply, and lead with humility and purpose. Drawing lessons from space exploration, he challenges business leaders to embrace risk, continual learning, and inclusivity to solve complex problems and drive meaningful innovation.
Millennials, together with generation X, are quickly becoming the largest working demographic globally, nearly on par with baby boomers, and in many parts of the world, already outnumbering them. Gaps in communication and suboptimal working relationships can be avoided by bridging the generations proactively.
KidsRights is one of the most innovative NGO’s in the world. Founder and Board President Marc Dullaert created a way to let children’s voices be heard by a massive audience. He changed a traditional NGO into a world movement to promote children’s rights by initiating the Children’s Peace Prize. All Children’s Peace Prize winners have shown a remarkable commitment to combating problems millions of children are facing worldwide. Among the winners is Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani girl who became a symbol of courage when it comes to promoting children’s rights on education.
