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.
Bringing agility to a traditional PMO to thrive in volatile situations
21 March 2024 — The program management office (PMO) has long been essential for large-scale programs and transformations. In this article, we provide a blueprint for integrating the latest best practices, with the advances in agile and lean methodologies, into a traditional PMO setup.
China's landmark for the shipbuilding sector with its first cruise ship setting sail
15 January 2024 — Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, completed its first commercial voyage. As the vessel set sail, it signified China's capability to build mega-cruise ship and marked a significant milestone in the nation's maritime ambitions.
Optimizing working capital in a downturn for resilience
18 December 2023 — Many companies struggle to free up cash via optimizing their net working capital (NWC). This article outlines a pragmatic process for optimizing NWC, adding practical key considerations. A systematic process is essential to free up cash reserves and shift from passive monitoring to active optimization.
China built its first cruise ship, initiating an ambitious plan to take a share of the multi-billion industry
6 October 2023 — After 3 years of hiatus caused by the COVID-19 restrictions, international cruise lines can now resume sailings from China. However, China has moved forward on a 10-year plan with its own cruise line, with the ambition to become a key player in this multi-billion-dollar industry.
Opportunities for Korean companies in the post-COVID international markets
4 October 2023 — Amidst the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, the global economy and the intricate web of global supply chains are going through a transformative phase. However, within these shifts lie many opportunities. For Korean enterprises, this phase presents the potential for fresh prospects beyond the borders.
New market entry - best practices and lessons learned
2 February 2023 — In a series of webinars and lectures, we discuss how leveraging a systematic and structured methodology for international expansion and new market entry can increase chances of success.
Outlook on the Finnish marine industry
13 May 2022 — Reddal's Marine Practice provided an outlook on the Finnish marine industry in light of recent geopolitical and global supply chain disruptions as an invited speaker at the Finnish Marine Industry Association's annual spring seminar.
China ambitions in cruise sets their agenda for full value chain – a potentially lucrative opportunity awaits
22 December 2021 — Reddal was invited as a speaker to the Finnish Marine Industries Association (Meriteollisuus ry) international business session. We presented an update on the cruise ecosystem development in China, including views on cruise tourism, cruise ship building, and short- to mid-term opportunities.