As China's talent and leadership landscape evolves, Miriam will share insights into the trends shaping China operations, executive talent, and the future role of China expertise in global decision-making.

SPEAKER

Miriam Wickertsheim, General Manager of Direct HR Ltd.

Miriam Wickertsheim is the General Manager of Direct HR Ltd., one of the leading German-managed recruitment firms in China. For the past 15+ years, Miriam has helped international companies hire leadership talent in China - GMs, MDs, VPs, Heads of Sales, Operations, R&D. She runs a famous YouTube channel on China's macroeconomic topics -> @ChinaPerspectives.

TOPICS

• The Replacement of the Replacement

Over the past few years, many foreign executives in China have been replaced by Chinese executives as companies localized their leadership structures. In 2026, the trend is shifting again, with stronger demand for foreign executives than in the previous three years combined.

We will also be looking into the shift of profile requirements from "technical/operational" during the "in China for export" phase to "commercial" for the "in China for China" phase, and later to the current and new requirements firms now have for their China leadership team in the "From China to Global" phase.

This topic looks at why the market is changing, what is driving the renewed interest, and what profile companies are now looking for in foreign executives.

• Chinese Leaders Should Be on Global Boards

As Chinese firms expand globally and compete in international markets, understanding China becomes more important for board-level decision-making. This includes changes in society, industrial policy, and competitive dynamics.

Despite this, Chinese representation on global boards remains very limited. The topic examines why that matters and why greater Chinese board representation would be a strategic advantage.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Discover what distinguishes successful China operation leaders and the capabilities needed to excel in today's market.
2. Understand the evolving talent landscape in China and the forces reshaping leadership strategies.
3. An opportunity to access in-depth market observations and gain insights into why global boards need more China expertise.
4. Open a new conversation on the role Chinese executives could play in global leadership.

AGENDA

• 16:00 – 16:30 Registration
• 16:30 – 17:15 Are Foreign Managers Returning and Chinese Leaders Going Global?
• Presentation by Miriam Wickertsheim, General Manager, Direct HR Ltd.
• 17:15 – 17:30 Q&A
• 17:30 – 18:00 Networking & Refreshments

EVENT DETAILS

• Date: Wednesday October 14, 2026
• Time: 16:00 – 18:00 (China Time)
• Address: China-Nordic Innovation Hub, B1, One Center Building A, No. 51 Hepingli West Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing北京市东城区和平里西街51号壹中心A座B1层中国北欧创新联合体
• Tickets: Members: RMB 100; Non- Members: RMB 200
• Language:​ English

Don't miss this opportunity to hear from an experienced industry expert, gain valuable market insights, and exchange perspectives with fellow executives on the future of leadership in China and beyond.

Cancellation Policy:​ No refunds after October 7, 2026, 23:59:59 (China time).