Graeme Maxton, "China more a threat than opportunity for auto industry."

About Graeme Maxton

Graeme Maxton is a critically acclaimed author and consultant, best-known for his economic and auto industry forecasts.

He is Contributing Editor with The Economist Group where he writes for a variety of publications including The Economist, Business China and Business Asia. He is a frequent television, radio and press commentator in Asia and Europe and chairs all of The Economist’s auto industry conferences throughout the world. He is also the author of the EIU’s World Car Forecasts, The Emerging Markets of Asia-Pacific and Asia-Pacific: after the Crisis as well as a best-selling book on the future of the motor industry, Driving Over a Cliff?, which was nominated for the Financial Times Best Book About Business Award. Recently, co-authored, Time for a Model Change, published by Cambridge University Press, nominated as their Best Book of the Year.

GlobalAutoTV China interviews

China and the WTO (9'25") Charles W. Freeman III,  Managing Director, China Alliance Mr. Freeman is located in the Washington D.C. office of the China Alliance, where he serves as Managing Director. He advises clients regarding government relations in the U.S. and China, regulatory and trade matters, and investment strategies in China. Pr ... PLAY

Succeeding in China (15'50") Peter Theut,  Director, International Trade Practice Butzel Long C. Peter Theut is a shareholder practicing in Butzel Long’s Detroit office. He is chairman of the firm's Global Trade and Transactions Practice and heads the Butzel Long China Initiative. He has significant experience representing Japanese and other Pac... PLAY

 

China and the U.S. (8'11") David Cole,  Chairman, Center for Automotive Research David Cole is the Chairman of the Center for Automotive Research. The Center for Automotive Research, a nonprofit organization, is focused on a wide variety of important trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society at the internation ... PLAY

"Tips for Succeeding in China" (11'50") Steve Rodgers,  VP Magna International Inc. Steve Rodgers is the former Vice-President Marketing and Business Development Asia Pacific of Magna International. Steve joined the Magna Corporate Office in August 2003 as Vice-President, Marketing and was appointed to the position in May 2005 until Oct... PLAY

 

"Sourcing automotive parts from China" (12'13") Marcus Chao Ph.D.,  President, Lean Enterprise China Marcus has had 30 years of management experience in global corporations. He retired from Delphi Global Supply Management as a Director in 2005. Prior to that, Marcus was the Chairman and President of Delphi (China) Holding Company from 1995-2001. ... PLAY

"Important Tax Tips for Doing Business in China" (7'42") Brendan T. Kelly,  Partner Baker & McKenzie China Brendan Kelly has over eight years of tax advisory experience. He has performed a wide range of analysis of various industries with regard to China tax implications. He advises clients on tax and legal implication of investment in China and supported a ... PLAY

 

"Merger & Acquisitions in China" () David S. Eberly,  Senior Managing Director, Beringea Since helping to establish Beringea, formerly GMA Capital in 1988, Mr. Eberly has assisted many of the Firm's clients with corporate acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures and private financings. Mr. Eberly also developed an expertise in providing lon ... PLAY

"China more a threat than opportunity for auto industry." (7'20") Graeme Maxton,  Automotive Editor - The Economist and The Insight Bureau The complete exclusive interview is now available here on GlobalAutoTV. "China: Threat or opportunity?" by Graeme Maxton.... PLAY

 

"How to Succeed in China" (11'03") John McGill,  VP Emerging Markets & Chief Procurement Officer, BorgWarner John J. McGill is Vice President, Global Supply Chain and Champion of Emerging Market Utilization. Prior to accepting that new position in July, 2005, McGill was president and general manager of BorgWarner TorqTransfer Systems, Drivetrain Group. Previous ... PLAY

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