DCBF is pleased to announce the second event in our Risk Seminar Series - this edition will explore the strategic implications of the growing decoupling between corporate headquarters (HQs) and China operations.
Recent reports highlight a growing operational disconnect between Danish headquarters (HQs) and their China subsidiaries – driven by localization, regulatory pressures, and reduced cross-border mobility. This misalignment is undermining collaboration, responsiveness, and global competitiveness.
- Manuel Dornetshuber, VP, Marketing and ComEx China & BD APAC, Coloplast Chronic Care
- Michael Madsen, Head of Transfer Pricing, Danfoss
About the event
Drawing on insights from senior executives at Coloplast and Danfoss, this seminar examines the risks of disengagement and siloed operations and discusses how Danish MNCs can recalibrate their strategies to strengthen cross-border collaboration, enhance trust, and maintain operational coherence.
At the heart of the discussion lies a fundamental question: What level of coordination, integration, and mutual understanding is required to ensure that HQs remain informed and agile, while enabling China-based teams to act effectively and autonomously?
The event will feature case examples, interactive dialogue, and practical reflections on:
- Communication structures that foster alignment across borders.
- The importance of trust-building, mobility, and long-term integration strategies.
- Organizational models that balance central control and local responsiveness.
For more information and registration, please send us a message at info@dcbf.dk.
About the Risk Seminar Series
Since COVID-19, companies have become increasingly aware of the organizational risks involved in operating globally, particularly in China. To support multinational companies in addressing these challenges, DCBF will host three targeted events in 2025, structured to progress from the micro to the macro level.
