Photo: BloombergIn 2010, Carl-Peter Forster, president of General Motors (GM) Europe, was headhunted for the position of CEO, Tata Motors. There is an established history of companies turning to expat leaders for specific skills at a specific time. An expat leader, particularly in Asia, has often been the go-to solution when companies set out to transform a struggling business or enter new markets. When such rigour is applied, the right expat leaders emerge. For the expat leader with the right qualities, the country offers an increasingly compelling challenge and a unique opportunity for both personal and career growth.

Source: Mint May 15, 2018 08:15 UTC