Today, more Asian leaders are managing international businesses in their local countries. However, the top positions in many multinational companies in emerging or even developed Asian markets continue to be held by Western and foreign expats. Why is that so?​ 

Kenneth Chan, a seasoned CEO and Organization Leader with 30 years of hands-on experience in Fortune 500 companies, finds out why while Asian leaders continue to be recognised for their diligence, responsibility, efficiency, and execution prowess, they still need a final push.​

Asians in Charge reveals proven strategies for success, including:​

• Disrupt tradition​
• Subvert the inferiority complex​
• Take on the leadership mantle​
• Win the present, build the future​

Senior Asian executives will be inspired by Kenneth’s example and will be well served by the detailed game plans to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace. ​

And for global businesses already operating in or planning to establish themselves in Asia, this is an invaluable book on how to draw the best from their Asian leadership pool.

Kenneth Chan was McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer for China, and Division President for the Greater China region between 2009 to 2015. He led an organisation of 150,000 employees and oversaw the fastest period of expansion at that time, opening over 1,000 restaurants in the span of five years.

Kenneth was conferred the prestigious “Overseas CEO Award” at the Singapore Business Awards (2014), as well as the “Leading CEO Award” by Singapore Human Resources Institute (2007) and “Champion of HR” by HRM Magazine (2008). He now serves as a strategic advisor and executive mentor.

Kenneth Chan, a seasoned CEO and Organisation Leader with 30 years of hands-on experience in Fortune 500 companies, finds out why while Asian leaders continue to be recognised for their diligence, responsibility, efficiency, and execution prowess, they still need a final push.​ Asians in Charge reveals proven strategies for success, including how to disrupt tradition​, subvert the inferiority complex​ and take on the leadership mantle.