Although 2019 looks like a year of solid growth and attractive opportunities for MNCs, it’s also full of both short-term and long-term risks, which are not only acute, but also deeply interconnected in a way that is particularly problematic for…
Turkey currency crisis: Global implications for MNCs
The situation in Turkey remains uncertain, with continued pressure on the country’s currency exacerbating macroeconomic vulnerabilities. At this time, it is impossible to predict where the exchange rate will go, at what level it will stabilize, and when, as negative…
How to make your case to global HQ: Beyond the numbers
You’re an up-and-coming regional executive at a large multinational, representing an emerging-market or a cluster of emerging markets. You believe there is a huge opportunity if the business makes the right kind of investment in your geography. You’ve put together…
Planning for 2019: The good, the bad, and the ugly
As multinational executives head into 2019 annual planning, they face a highly complex environment in which to make bets that look increasingly at risk of disruption from geopolitical factors. In addition, they need to build 2019 annual plans with a…
5 things EMEA leadership teams should focus on this year
As they reflect on Q1, EMEA executives can look back to better-than-expected macroeconomic performance, but also a continuation of risks and volatility in the region that make hitting ambitious 2018 targets challenging. Since December, all FSG forecasts for regional growth…
What MNCs are planning for 2018 in EMEA
While 2018 comes with the promise of stable economic growth, less volatile exchange rates, and continued pockets of opportunity, the news for EMEA executives is not all good. While some companies hope that they are on the cusp of an…
2018 in EMEA: Why MNCs can’t afford to assume more of the same
From a macroeconomic point of view, 2018 will look a lot like 2017 for heads of EMEA running businesses in the region. The growth in key markets will stabilize or even improve marginally. Oil prices will only tick up minimally…