BCG’s Michael Meyer discusses the key success factors of this year’s Global Challengers.

Michael Meyer is the Regional Leader for the Global Advantage practice area in the Asia-Pacific region, a Southeast Asia lead for the Technology, Media & Telecommunications practice, and a core member of the Public Sector practice at Boston Consulting Group.

Since joining BCG in 2002, Michael has acquired deep expertise and experience serving clients across a range of industries, including telecommunications, media, and publishing; technology; public sector; and financial services. Recently, Michael has been driving BCG’s work emerging market competition, including the Global Challengers series. Born in Germany, Michael has lived in Singapore since 2010 after spending five years in Greater China.

Prior to joining BCG, Michael was an assistant professor at Heidelberg University.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

EDUCATION

  • PhD, summa cum laude, Heidelberg University
  • MA, Heidelberg University

Publications and Videos

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How ASEAN Can Move Up the Manufacturing Value Chain

As a confluence of megatrends prompts companies to rethink their production and supply footprints, Southeast Asia is in a position to become a greater force in international trade.
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When Backing Companies, Governments Should Think Like Investors

Nations that decide to help local businesses need a well-executed plan that is part of a broader economic development approach.
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2020 BCG Tech Challengers

The Next Generation of Innovation in Emerging Markets
Boosting Women in Technology in Southeast Asia

Boosting Women in Technology in Southeast Asia

To create a more balanced and equitable workforce, the industry needs to understand how crucial moments of truth draw women to tech careers—or push them away.
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The Role of Trust in the COVID-19 Economic Recovery: Lessons from Asia

Western governments planning for the economic rebound should look to the East. Businesses will need to both support government actions and enhance trust for employees, customers, and value chain partners.
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Digital Innovation on the World Stage

Global challengers are providing exciting new models for others to follow.
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Digital Leadership in Emerging Markets

Even the most powerful traditional competitors need to develop digital strategies and capabilities.
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Meet the 2018 Global Challengers

Digital capabilities put many global challengers in a strong position to challenge developed-market companies for leadership.
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Emerging Markets: A Driving Digital Force

The economic future in emerging markets looks increasingly digital.
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Competing for the Future

A new breed of companies, the champions, are making inroads.
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Meet the New Challengers

Despite economic turmoil in emerging markets, the latest global challengers have maintained both their growth rates and their profit margins. Meet the new global challengers in 2016.
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How Challengers Have Achieved Global Leadership

The five secrets to their success.
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