The Asian Maverick

Name: The Asian Maverick
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9789815127102
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By Chris Lee

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The Asian Maverick by Chris Lee delves into the dynamic world of entrepreneurship in Asia, following a visionary leader who challenges conventional business norms and fosters innovation. The narrative explores the intricacies of economic landscapes, highlighting the unique cultural and strategic elements that define success in Asian markets. Through a series of real-life inspirations, the story encapsulates ambition, resilience, and the daring pursuit of entrepreneurial dreams.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by Asian business landscapes and entrepreneurial journeys. It offers an engaging exploration of innovative business strategies and personal anecdotes from influential figures across Asia, providing insights and inspirations for aspiring entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts.

The Asian Maverick

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The Asian Maverick offers life and leadership lessons from an Asian perspective, based on the career of a man who has ascended to the pinnacle of the Western corporate ladder, only to leave it all behind to embark on a new journey.

Chris Lee held a prestigious position, leading the Asia Pacific division of Medtronic, a multibillion-dollar enterprise and one of the world's largest medical device manufacturers, for a decade. He consistently delivered outstanding business results. Then, at fifty-six, he chose to abandon his secure role to establish VentureBlick, an international fundraising platform connecting healthcare startups with medical investors. Why did Lee make this choice?

Lee shares his story as one of the youngest Asian leaders in a multinational corporation (achieving the title of youngest director at Merck at twenty-seven, youngest country manager at thirty, and first Asia-Pacific leader reporting to Bayer HQ at thirty-nine). He demonstrates how he infused Asian leadership sensibilities into various global enterprises and reveals why he believes it is crucial for corporate leaders to view the world through an Asian lens and think like a maverick.

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The Asian Maverick by Chris Lee has received praise for its insightful exploration of entrepreneurship in Asia, highlighting unique market strategies and cultural considerations. Readers found it to be a valuable resource for both aspiring and established entrepreneurs seeking to understand the complex business landscape of the region. The comprehensive analysis and engaging anecdotes offered in the book have been appreciated for making complex concepts accessible and enjoyable.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9789815127102

Publisher: Penguin Random House SEA

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 December 2023

Country: Singapore

Imprint: Penguin Books

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 200g

Pages: 160

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Business & Entrepreneurship Business Leadership & Management Chris Lee Company Culture & Human Resources Non-Fiction Penguin Books

About the Author

Chris Lee is an entrepreneur, investor, startup advisor, and senior executive in the healthcare industry with extensive international experience. He is one of few Asians to rise to the global executive committee level in two Fortune 500 healthcare companies, with a strong track record in business growth, M&A, new market expansion, and innovation incubation. Chris grew up in Korea and Japan, and started his career as a medical sales representative in the US, eventually working in more than ten countries across three continents. He was appointed country manager of Bristol-Myers Squibb at age thirty and became the first-ever executive committee member of Asian-descent in Bayer's 150-year history at age thirty-nine. Chris has deep and extensive healthcare experience, having managed businesses across various healthcare segments in the last three decades, including pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostics, consumer health, animal health, and more. In 2022, Chris founded VentureBlick, an international fundraising platform matching healthcare startups and medical investors. He aims to transform the healthcare fundraising building on his years of accumulated industry experience and professional network. Chris is an advocate of inclusive leadership and workplace happiness. He wrote two bestselling books, Emotional Management and Marketing Works. He regularly contributes leadership articles to Forbes and actively shares his personal learnings on LinkedIn. He has won multiple leadership awards, including 'Most Respected CEO' for three consecutive years (2020-2022) by Great Place to Work, and 'Executive of the Year 2021' by Singapore Business Review.