CEOs optimistic as Davos convenes

Charles-Edouard Bouée, global CEO of Roland Berger.

A1 China's growth will likely be stable in absolute terms, which implies a slight decrease in percentage terms.

We think that new management models, with a focus not only on technology but also on a deep transformation of the organization and culture, are a key element of success in China's transformation into a consumer-oriented, innovative and value-added economy.

A2 On innovation, we can help to implement European methodology in China by supporting established companies in building up innovative business models. We will continue to connect the main players－corporate and startups－of digital and technological innovation in China and in Europe.

A3 We expect the need for high value-added business services to increase.

The Chinese consulting market is progressively maturing and clients are becoming more used to working with consultants. This increases the predictability and stability of business in China.

A4 It will essentially have no impact on us directly as our revenue and costs are both in renminbi.

A5 Growth in our core consulting business will require some but limited investments.

Roland Berger aims to complement its core strategy consulting offering with other high value added services.

Many of the investments come in the form of cooperation or alliances with partners that we trust, such as our most recent joint venture with INESA in Shanghai.