Srividya Jandhyala

In this thought-provoking discussion, Srividya Jandhyala, an associate professor at ESSEC Business School and author of The Great Disruption, highlights the shift in geopolitics from enabling markets to creating challenges for businesses. She explores how rising national security concerns and protectionist measures affect companies, including small businesses like shrimp farms. Jandhyala emphasizes the need for executives to adapt quickly, utilize former diplomats, and develop new risk management strategies to navigate today's complex global landscape.

Srividya Jandhyala, an Associate Professor at ESSEC Business School and author of The Great Disruption, discusses how shifting geopolitics are impacting modern business strategies. She highlights that managers now need policy skills in their roles and identifies four key geopolitical factors influencing decisions. Jandhyala emphasizes the constraints of remote work and the rising importance of corporate nationality in determining geopolitical risks. She warns that focusing too much on geopolitical issues may distract CEOs from core operations.

Srividya Jandhyala, a management professor at ESSEC Business School and author of The Great Disruption, discusses how geopolitics intricately shapes corporate strategy. She highlights the impact of a company's nationality on stakeholder reactions and market access. Jandhyala outlines four critical foundations for multinationals: market access, level playing fields, investment security, and institutional alignment. She emphasizes the need for businesses to monitor geopolitical shifts as they can dramatically influence decision-making, resilience, and competitiveness in the global market.