Kun Cao

Kun Cao

Senior Manager

Senior Manager with solid experience in corporate and business unit strategy, market entry, new business development, and digitization. Currently leading various strategy efforts in energy, telecom, and IT sectors.

Insights by Kun Cao
Transforming industrial waste into global green construction through scaling green cement and cement-free solutions

Transforming industrial waste into global green construction through scaling green cement and cement-free solutions

21 August 2025 — To effectively commercialize cement-free solutions globally, focus must be on trading waste sidestreams, enhancing data sharing, and increasing awareness through successful demonstration projects.

Navigating Arctic ambitions: opportunities and risks for Finland’s icebreaker industry

Navigating Arctic ambitions: opportunities and risks for Finland’s icebreaker industry

12 August 2025 — The Arctic region has emerged as a strategic focal point due to its vast economic potential and intensifying geopolitical competition. Finland is well-positioned to seize significant opportunities by strategically navigating complex opportunities and risks.

Reddal CEO Forum: Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world

Reddal CEO Forum: Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world

14 July 2025 — On May 28, 2025, Reddal hosted the first event of a global series of CEO Forums, themed “Finnish economy’s adaptability in an ever-changing world”, exploring the key challenges and opportunities shaping Finland’s – and Europe’s – future.

Vertical integration at sea: MSC’s port acquisition attempt triggers competition concerns

Vertical integration at sea: MSC’s port acquisition attempt triggers competition concerns

6 June 2025 — CK Hutchison’s decision to sell a majority stake in its global ports business to MSC has raised widespread concerns across the shipping and logistics industry. The deal, which would significantly expand MSC’s port presence worldwide, could disrupt competitive balance and tighten control over global trade routes.

Navigating global uncertainty using scenario analysis

Navigating global uncertainty using scenario analysis

23 May 2025 — Global uncertainty, driven by shifting geopolitical dynamics and trade disruptions, requires strategic foresight from businesses to ensure resilience and adaptability. This article explores the use of scenario analysis as a method to navigate such uncertainties effectively.

Unlocking Vietnam’s sustainable bond market: Overcoming barriers and empowering corporate leaders to drive green finance

Unlocking Vietnam’s sustainable bond market: Overcoming barriers and empowering corporate leaders to drive green finance

27 January 2025 — Sustainable bond market is essential to mobilize financing flows, but its potential remains untapped in Vietnam. This article explores the key challenges and highlights how corporates can leverage green finance to position themselves at the forefront of Vietnam’s sustainable transformation.

Unlocking opportunities and overcoming challenges for SMEs expanding to the UAE market

Unlocking opportunities and overcoming challenges for SMEs expanding to the UAE market

18 November 2024 — UAE’s economic diversification is opening opportunities for SMEs, backed by a favorable business environment. This article explores key sectors, considerations, and challenges. Explore what it takes to succeed in this dynamic market.

Your supply chain can benefit from a practical implementation of the "China Plus One" strategy

Your supply chain can benefit from a practical implementation of the "China Plus One" strategy

12 November 2024 — Due to EU-China tit-for-tat tariffs and Trump's second term, companies seek supply chain alternatives. However, many doubt viability, worry about repercussions and struggle to achieve cost-saving. Pragmatic analysis and risk mitigations with a dynamic roadmap can maximize value capture.