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Zarina Kanji on Leading WPIC in Europe, Growing UK and European Brands in APAC
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In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley sits down with Zarina Kanji, WPIC’s newly appointed Managing Director for the UK and Europe. Zarina shares insights into her career, the evolving e-commerce landscape in China, and the promising opportunities for UK and European brands in APAC markets.
The conversation begins with Zarina recounting her career journey, including her lengthy stint at Alibaba, detailing the experiences that shaped her expertise in Asian e-commerce and her strategic vision for WPIC’s expansion in the UK and Europe. She discusses the motivations behind her decision to join WPIC and what her appointment signifies for the company's global strategy moving forward.
Zarina provides an in-depth analysis of how China’s e-commerce landscape has transformed over the years and offers actionable strategies that brands can adopt to thrive in this dynamic market. She highlights the consumer sectors with the most promise for UK and European brands, emphasizing the lifestyle and economic changes driving these opportunities.
The discussion also touches on the reasons behind the success of British brands in China, exploring cultural appeal and market strategies that resonate with Chinese consumers. Zarina’s insights extend beyond China, as she reflects on her experiences in Southeast Asia and shares her optimism about the e-commerce potential in other APAC markets. This broader perspective influenced her decision to join WPIC and shapes her approach to navigating the challenges and opportunities in these regions.
Discussion Points:
- Zarina Kanji’s career trajectory and her role at WPIC.
- Changes in China’s e-commerce landscape and strategic responses for brands.
- Promising consumer sectors for UK and European brands in China.
- The success factors behind British brands in the Chinese market.
- The potential of e-commerce in Southeast Asia and its influence on Zarina’s career.
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Manage episode 426887269 series 2638833
In this episode of The Negotiation podcast, host Todd Embley sits down with Zarina Kanji, WPIC’s newly appointed Managing Director for the UK and Europe. Zarina shares insights into her career, the evolving e-commerce landscape in China, and the promising opportunities for UK and European brands in APAC markets.
The conversation begins with Zarina recounting her career journey, including her lengthy stint at Alibaba, detailing the experiences that shaped her expertise in Asian e-commerce and her strategic vision for WPIC’s expansion in the UK and Europe. She discusses the motivations behind her decision to join WPIC and what her appointment signifies for the company's global strategy moving forward.
Zarina provides an in-depth analysis of how China’s e-commerce landscape has transformed over the years and offers actionable strategies that brands can adopt to thrive in this dynamic market. She highlights the consumer sectors with the most promise for UK and European brands, emphasizing the lifestyle and economic changes driving these opportunities.
The discussion also touches on the reasons behind the success of British brands in China, exploring cultural appeal and market strategies that resonate with Chinese consumers. Zarina’s insights extend beyond China, as she reflects on her experiences in Southeast Asia and shares her optimism about the e-commerce potential in other APAC markets. This broader perspective influenced her decision to join WPIC and shapes her approach to navigating the challenges and opportunities in these regions.
Discussion Points:
- Zarina Kanji’s career trajectory and her role at WPIC.
- Changes in China’s e-commerce landscape and strategic responses for brands.
- Promising consumer sectors for UK and European brands in China.
- The success factors behind British brands in the Chinese market.
- The potential of e-commerce in Southeast Asia and its influence on Zarina’s career.
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