Welcome to the Boyden Report

Welcome to the second edition of The Boyden Report, a quarterly series to provide a deeper understanding of the global market for talent.

At Boyden, we work closely with global companies to craft their executive strategy. But that strategy must be continuously reevaluated. What works in one market may not be effective in another region. Each industry has its own management dynamics.

The Boyden Report is designed to help you navigate this complexity in the ever-changing global market for talent. Each report will provide you with the context to make sustainable strategic decisions about your executive team.

In this second report, we look at another key emerging market where economic growth is rapid.
 
Reports on China can be misleading to external audiences not attuned to the cultural and historic legacies that have shaped China’s story. This research provides insight from both Western and Asian business leaders. They have generously shared their expertise to help readers appreciate the true picture in China, how to understand its executive talent and how to navigate the rapidly changing, increasingly global business environment. “The Boyden View” on page 23 offers some practical points of advice for clients and friends in multinational and mainland Chinese companies, to help them attract and retain executive talent in a market buoyant with personal opportunity.

We would like to thank the business leaders of Chinese companies and the Chinese subsidiaries of multinationals who provided fascinating perspectives for this report. Individuals are listed in the Sources section at the end of this report.

Chris Clarke            
President and CEO,           
Boyden World Corporation

Brian Renwick
Managing Director, Boyden China

Charles Bien
Managing Director, Boyden China