India Economic Summit 2009 - The Age of the Asian Consumer

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10.11.2009

The Age of the Asian Consumer: How to Build a Sustainable Value Chain
The EU highlights that, if the rest of the world were to adopt a European lifestyle, the resources of two and a half planets would be needed to support consumption.
As the emerging middle class in Asia seeks to consume more products and services, what will be the future business model for manufacturers and retailers? How may players along the value chain collaborate to realize sustainable solutions?

Discussion Leaders
Niren Chaudhary, Managing Director, Indian Subcontinent, Yum! Restaurants, India
Mikael Hagström, Executive Vice-President Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, SAS Institute, USA
Nitin Paranjpe, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Hindustan Unilever, India
James Scott, Regional Operating Officer, Asia, Metro Cash & Carry Development Company, Singapore
Saurabh Srivastava, Chairman, CA, India

Moderated by
Pranjal Sharma, Executive Editor, Bloomberg UTV, India; Global Agenda Council on the Future of India

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