Viewpoint

Viewpoint is an annual event attracting 150-200 business leaders both alumni and non-alumni, with the objective to engage participants in a provocative debate with two CEOs on a controversial business topic.

The Ukraine war is marking the end of an era. How will it affect international business?

Panellists:

Koen De Leus, Chief Economist at BNP Paribas Fortis

INSEAD Professor Marc Le Menestrel

Claire Tillekaerts, Director in companies

Guido Vanherpe, CEO La Lorraine Bakery Group

 

Next to geopolitical changes, the war in Ukraine also raises a lot of questions and debate around doing business in/with Russia, the role of companies in being “a force for good”. Therefore, questions that could be covered during the debate are:

• What will be the consequence on (European) supply of energy and raw materials? How should companies prepare themselves?

• Are Russia and Europe bound to drift further apart in the next couple of years? Is the Western world doing the right thing by isolating Russia? What are the risks? What does this mean for companies doing business in/with Russia?

• Will the worldwide monetary system change in the years to come?

• How should countries and businesses look at (in)dependency of non-democratic countries? Is there a risk/return analysis?

Recent topics:

– 2020 Data Privacy vs Artificial Intelligence, can they ever be reconciled in Europe?

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– 2019 We’re in a climate emergency, can business impact the world we live in for the benefit of all? What can business do to alleviate climate change.
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– 2018 Self-Managed Organizations: Latest Management Hype or Brave New World?
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– 2017 Shooting for the Moon: What does it mean for leadership when you set the most ambitious goals for your company?”
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Pictures of the previous editions: https://goo.gl/8UJvtu