John Jullens is the emerging markets leader for the capabilities-driven strategy platform for Strategy&, PwC’s strategy consulting business. He is a principal with PwC US.
All articles by John Jullens
The Demands on Auto SuppliersNovember 9, 2016 As they adapt to the shifting geography of sales and technological disruption, the companies that provide auto parts, components, and systems must reevaluate their product portfolios.
The Auto Industry’s Real ChallengeSeptember 19, 2016 While automakers pour millions into winning the autonomous vehicle race, they run the risk of ignoring the more imminent threats that could sink them before the technology becomes pervasive.
It’s No More BRICs as UsualMarch 7, 2016 The era of unbridled growth for emerging markets may be over, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities are gone.
What Really Ails China’s EconomyJanuary 22, 2016 The Chinese industrial base is in urgent need of an upgrade.
How Emerging Markets Companies Can Avoid Growth TrapsDecember 19, 2015 Rapidly growing companies in the developing world can prepare themselves to do battle on a global stage by gaining access to vital capabilities through acquisitions or partnerships.
Why China’s Stock Market Crisis SpreadNovember 23, 2015 Excess liquidity in the global financial markets turned a predictable plummet into a worldwide crash.
The Key to Greece’s Recovery? Strategic ManagementSeptember 28, 2015 Institutional and macroeconomic reforms alone won’t solve the Greek crisis.
Deals That WinJuly 14, 2015 Twelve years of data shows that mergers and acquisitions that apply or enhance capabilities produce superior returns.
How emerging markets can finally arriveMay 11, 2015 Building world-class domestic firms is the overlooked key to economic development.
It’s a Race to the Bottom in China’s Auto MarketSeptember 11, 2014 Chinese and foreign automakers are preparing to compete in the low-end car market.
Lessons from the East Asian Development ModelJuly 8, 2014 What are the paths to economic growth for today’s emerging markets?
The Reverse Innovation ParadoxMarch 4, 2014 Business experts say a wealth of new products and ideas will flow from emerging economies to developed markets—but real-world examples are hard to find.
Can China Innovate?February 4, 2014 The country’s economic future seems to hinge on the answer, but innovation might not be the best objective right now.
How Firms in Emerging Markets Can Play Catch-UpJanuary 7, 2014 To become world-class competitors—both at home and abroad—upstart firms must transcend their latecomer disadvantages, though a four-stage process.
Why Strategy Matters in Emerging Markets After AllDecember 17, 2013 The argument that companies in developing regions can succeed through execution alone simply isn’t true.
Best Business Books 2013: GlobalizationDecember 2, 2013 Here Come the New Competitors
Will China’s New Leaders Step Up to the Plate?November 7, 2013 The world is watching as the Chinese Communist Party Congress meets to discuss reform.
The Gordian Knot of Global Economic GrowthOctober 15, 2013 Why politics as usual in the E.U., the U.S. and China is getting in the way of a strong recovery.
Why Haier and Lenovo May Soon Be Household Names September 23, 2013 Chinese brands don’t need David Brooks’s “romantic advantage,” just the right capabilities.
The Coming Globalization of Chinese Multinationals: Threat or Opportunity?August 6, 2013 As Chinese firms expand their international footprint, they can create unique partnerships with their Western competitors.
China’s Mid-Market: Where “Good Enough” Just Isn’tJuly 9, 2013 Seven principles can help multinationals sell to a rising segment of eager Chinese customers.
China: The Mother of All Black SwansJune 11, 2013
Low-probability, high-impact events can be catastrophic for companies doing business in the Chinese market.
The Flat World Debate RevisitedMay 6, 2013 The opposing views of Thomas Friedman and Pankaj Ghemawat on the state of globalization have significant implications for multinationals.
Solving China’s M&A MazeApril 1, 2013 Multinationals creating partnerships with Chinese companies can adopt eight best practices to help manage the unique complexities they often encounter.
Is China the World’s Next Rust Belt?February 25, 2013 Rising labor costs will challenge China’s manufacturing base, but five factors point to opportunities for growth.
The New Chinese EconomyNovember 12, 2012 The boom years may be in the past, but China still offers big opportunities for multinationals that adapt to its new economic reality.
China’s Mid-Market Innovators
May 29, 2012 A new category of competitor — low-price, medium-quality Chinese B2B upstarts — is shaking up the global competitive landscape.
The Best Years of the Auto Industry Are Still to ComeMay 26, 2009 Even as they struggle through the economic meltdown, vehicle makers can look ahead to a high-growth, flexible, global future.
Tracking the Elusive ConsumerAugust 26, 2008 Consumer choice modeling can help companies improve their market share by offering a better understanding of consumer preferences.
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