Criticaleye Asia Podcast - Mastering Regional Leadership in Asia: Driving Change Across Markets

In this episode, Yu-Wen Hsiao, Marketing and Communications Manager, APAC at Criticaleye, speaks with Kalpesh R Parmar, General Manager, Mars Snacking Asia, about leading change and building high-performing teams across diverse Asian markets.

Drawing on more than two decades of international leadership experience, Kalpesh shares how regional leaders can balance global strategy with local nuance, place talent at the centre of transformation and drive sustainable growth. The conversation explores how to combine operational discipline with innovation, strengthen leadership capability and position Asia as a leading force in technology and consumer-led growth.

Discussion points include:

• How can regional leaders build high-performing teams across diverse Asian markets?

• How do you balance global strategic guardrails with local market realities?

• What is the right approach to technology and AI adoption in Asia?

• What leadership qualities drive long-term success across Asia?

• How can leaders continue to evolve in an increasingly complex environment?