The International Risk Podcast Episode 225: Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs and Companies Expanding Internationally with Dr. Shan Nair
This week, Dominic Bowen welcomes Dr. Shan Nair to The International Risk Podcast for an insightful discussion on navigating international business expansion amid shifting geopolitical and economic landscapes. Together, they explore how regulatory frameworks, tariffs, and evolving trade policies impact global business strategies. Dr. Nair shares his expertise on mitigating risks, seizing opportunities in international markets, and the increasing role of compliance and strategic foresight for CEOs and CFOs.
Dr. Shan Nair is a renowned entrepreneur and management consultant specialising in international business expansion. He has worked with major companies, including Tesla Motors, and pioneered business support services for firms entering new markets. With a background in nuclear engineering and decades of experience advising multinational corporations, Dr. Nair provides a nuanced perspective on economic trends, the role of AI in finance, and the future of global business strategy.
The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors who need more than headlines. Each week, Dominic Bowen cuts through the noise to bring you unfiltered insights on emerging risks, geopolitics, international relations flashpoints, boardroom blind spots, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, The International Risk Podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies from the people who have been there, done it, and shaped outcomes at the highest levels.
Dominic's 25 years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them. Whether he is speaking with intelligence operatives, CEOs, political advisors, or analysts, Dominic helps leaders gain competitive advantage through these conversations.
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