Globalization and technology need saving from themselves. Business could have the answers

Aug 17, 2016

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Rich Lesser

Global Chair, Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Martin Reeves

Chairman, BCG Henderson Institute, and Senior Partner and Managing Director, Boston Consulting Group

Johann Harnoss

Partner and Associate Director, BCG Henderson Institute Fellow, BCG

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