The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war begets disruptions to global economic growth that is still recovering from the pandemic, as price shocks in energy and other fields are felt worldwide. Sweeping sanctions imposed on Russia by the United States, European countries and others would also have a substantial impact on the global economy and financial markets, with significant spillovers to other countries.

As the crisis exacerbated, it is setting off a scramble among European companies as they cut off trade with Russia in align with the sanctions and condemn from the global community. To brief European companies on the crisis, the European Chamber Shanghai Chapter invites you to join this webinar. Addressed by experts, it will give you insights into the current situation, including implications on business in China and management strategies. 

Agenda

16:00-16:10 Opening remarks by Dr Ioana Kraft, the General Manager of Shanghai Chapter, European Chamber

16:10-16:30 Keynote Speech One: To What Extent Will the Russia-Ukraine Crisis Affect Your Chinese and Global Business by Mr Kent Kedl, Partner and Head of Greater China and North Asia of Control Risks

16:30-16:50 Keynote Speech Two: A Deep-dive on the Risk Landscape Faced by Your Business Operations by Ms Zhixing Zhang, Senior Analyst of Control Risks

16:50-17:10 Q&A Session

17:10-17:20 Closing remarks by Dr Ioana Kraft, the General Manager of Shanghai Chapter, European Chamber

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Speakers

Mr. Kent Kedl

Partner and Head of Greater China and North Asia, Control Risks

Mr. Kent Kedl

Partner and Head of Greater China and North Asia, Control Risks

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Kent Kedl is a Partner in Control Risks, Greater China and North Asia. He is responsible for Control Risks’ practices across mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, the Koreas and Mongolia. He has worked in Asia since the early 1980s.

Kent has consulted with multi-national and Asian corporations on a range of risk and strategy issues, such as M&A and organic growth strategy, crisis management and operational business controls, and strategic and organisational development programs. Kent has particular expertise in the Asia-Pacific healthcare, food and beverage, and consumer products sectors.

Formerly, Kent was responsible for the Compliance, Forensics and Intelligence practice throughout Asia-Pacific. Prior to joining Control Risks, Kent was general manager and co-owner of Technomic Asia, a market strategy consulting firm.

Ms. Zhixing Zhang

Associate Director, Control Risks

Ms. Zhixing Zhang

Associate Director, Control Risks

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Zhixing Zhang is responsible for delivering and developing Control Risks’ analytical products and consulting in the areas of geopolitical, political, security and operational risks pertaining to China and Northeast Asia.

Before Control Risks, Zhixing worked as a Senior Analyst for Stratfor, a US-based geopolitical risk consultancy, where she led Stratfor’s strategic analysis and forecasting on China and South-East Asia. Her areas of focus included China’s political development and foreign policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and Asia-Pacific maritime security.

Dr. Ioana Kraft

Associate Director, X-PM Transition Partners

Dr. Ioana Kraft

Associate Director, X-PM Transition Partners

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Ioana has been based in Shanghai since 2003 where she worked for the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (European Chamber) from 2004 to 2022. From 2009 to 2022 she served as General Manager of the Chamber’s Shanghai Chapter and was responsible for implementation and development of European Chamber objectives, visibility, and advocacy activities on a regional level in Shanghai and neighbouring regions.
Ioana is currently an Associate Director with X-PM Transition Partners, a leading European Executive Interim and Transition Management firm with teams in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong. X-PM is part of the WIL group, a network of 13 firms operating in 35 countries that deliver interim and transition solutions to clients around the world and offers a unique international “multi-sourcing” model that leverages the assets of each member firm and ensures the best assignments globally.
A German-qualified lawyer, Ioana practiced with a German law firm in Shanghai from 2003 and 2004. She also holds a PhD degree in law from Heinrich Heine University, Düsseldorf, where she worked from 1999 to 2003 as a Senior Research Assistant focussing on the areas of Civil Law, Insurance Law, Comparative Law, International Private Law and Labour Law.

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