Globalization has created vast new opportunities for multi-national organizations, while cross-border trade and investments soar. Operating in vastly different business environments, coping with adverse political trends, sourcing talent in diverse markets and managing complex global operations are some of the resulting challenges. Collaboration is crucial to success in today's global economy.

In June 2008, Cisco hosted the Globalization roundtable with Robin Bew, along with senior executives from some of the world's most influential companies where they shared how businesses are using the opportunities in Asia and other emerging markets. This event extended far beyond the theoretical and provided a chance to share practical insights and engaged in valuable discussions with peer executives to understand the outlook for the global economy.

Robin Bew is one of the Economist Intelligence Unit's sharpest minds and leads its global editorial team. He has more than 14 years of experience observing, analyzing, and forecasting global economic developments. His particular expertise is on risk, global economy, world business environments, and the financial services industry.

Whenever key developments happen or there are major announcements making breaking news, Bew is often interviewed for his views and immediate reaction by radio or television media, including BBC, CNN, CNBC Asia, and Bloomberg.