The Breakfast Grille
Episodes
David vs Goliath
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, chairman and managing director of Biocon India, talks about her company's strategic position as it competes against the giant pha...
Consistently Capitalism, China and Commodities
14 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rogers, Investor, Author & Chairman of Rogers Holdings, joins us on the Breakfast Grille. - Quantitative easing - the worst is yet to com...
Make Your Own Fizz
13 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Yonah Lloyd, President of SodaStream, joins us on the breakfast grille. SodaStream started in 1903 in the UK and is now NASDAQ listed, acquired by Is...
In Southeast Asia, Luxe ansd Super-Luxe as the Order of the Day
12 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Abbott, Regional Vice President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts SEA , discusses: - Quick update on Starwood’s properties in SEA and h...
Why Victoria
11 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Victoria is a state in the south-east of Australia. While it is geographically the smallest mainland state, it is Australia's most densely-popula...
Now everyone can donate
10 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Katrina Legarda, chairperson of AirAsia Foundation, talks about charity giving in Asia, how the foundation will do things differently, for example it ...
Making a Difference Through Impact Investing
07 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group was founded in 2005 to empower locals to start their own businesses that bring clean water, electrici...
Universal Music: Surviving The Digital Age
05 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Universal Music Group is the largest of the Big Three music recording companies, the other two being Sony Music and Warner Music. Today on the Breakf...
Heaving, Booming ASEAN: Equal Parts Opportunity, Equal Parts Challenge
04 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Oscar De Bok, the CEO of DHL's Supply Chain division for South & Southeast Asia, discusses: - Supply Chain business - details; - Key s...
Top Dog, But In a 'Defrauded' Auto Industry
03 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
BMW Group Malaysia MD Dr.Gerhard Pils discusses: - Feedback on the challenges of the role thus far; - Details of business plan, execution...
Bringing Change To Malaysia's Neediest Classrooms
31 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dzameer Dzulkifli the Co-Founder & Managing Director of Teach for Malaysia is on the Breakfast Grille. The Teach For Malaysia Fellowship is a full...
Investment Banking Issues and Opportunities in Mining
30 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Investec MD (M&A and Equity Capital Markets) Nanda Kumar Menon discusses : - SPACs - an alternative vehicle for mining assets - Malaysia was histo...
Leaner, Quicker Spanish Trains?
29 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Mario Oriol, Deputy CEO of Patentes Talgo SA, joins us on the breakfast grille. Talgo recently announced thier intentions to bid for the KL - Si...
Insights into bond investing
29 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Goh Wee Peng, fixed income CIO for Aminvest talks about : - Massive liquidity in the system; - More rate cuts in expected in eurozone and various Asia...
Global Race For Resources: Is China In the Lead?
27 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dambisa Moyo, the critically acclaimed author of How The West Was Lost and Dead Aid, is on the Breakfast Grille to discuss her latest book, 'Winn...
Towering Above The Rest
23 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Instacom Group Bhd is a Sarawak-based engineering and construction company that provides support services to the telecommunications industry. It&...
Customer Driven Takaful
22 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Azim Mithani of Prudential BSN Takaful joins us on the Breakfast Grille to discuss: - what he brings to the organisation and how he has changed things...
Delving further into KL's proposition
21 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2013 interview, Zainal Amanshah, the CEO of InvestKL discusses : - KL’s global and regional rankings have to be looked at holistically -...
Viewing a Health and Beauty Value Retail Business Through Fashion Eyes
20 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2013 interview, Kulvinder Birring, the Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia, - Biggest developments since last interview; - Store...
New thinking in architecture design
16 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Foster + Partners' head of design, David Nelson shares his thoughts on globalisation of architecture, preserving heritage, and designing low cost hous...
Inside INTI
15 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In 2008, INTI became a part of the Laureate International Universities network, which is the world’s largest operator of private universities. ...
Value-Driven Enviro-Conscious Fund Finds Place in Emerging Asia
14 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Pangolin Investment Management founder and principal James Hay discusses: The Fund: - Positioning - value not small cap -- research house ...
Playing the Outbound Greater Klang Valley Conurbation
13 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd Chairman Dato' Haji Mohamad Haslah bin Mohamad Amin discusses: Its IPO Exercise: - Brief rundown of business ...
Offering Affordable Luxury Watches to Asia's Brand-Hungry Masses
10 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
ORIS Regional Manager Karim Gerber discusses: - Ownership structure; - Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie; - Perceived competitors...
From Enterprise Back to Consumer, Microsoft Returns to its Roots
09 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Carlos Lacerda, the Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia, discusses: - Feedback - Malaysian market - similarities with Southern Euro...
FUJIFILM: From Film to Skincare
08 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
FUJIFILM was first established in 1934, with the aim of domestically producing motion-picture films. But the rise of digital photography had the compa...
Experian: Making Sense of Data
07 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille we have Jeff Price, the managing director for Decision Analytics for Experian Asia. Experian is a global information services ...
May 6th: The Morning After
06 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Today is May 6th, 2013. The Morning After Malaysia's 13th General Election. BFM's Melisa Idris speaks to Bridget Welsh, associate professor of polit...
Riding The Korean Wave
03 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sony Pictures Television Networks Asia, Vice President, Asian Content, Virginia Lim comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about One HD, its top channe...
In Becoming Malaysia's Top Dog, Integration Is the Priority
02 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Lisle, the CEO of AIA Bhd., answers the following questions: -AIA’s purchase of ING’s Malaysian businesses. Worth $1.7 billion, it re...
BlackBerry: Back In The Game?
30 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille this morning we had Annamalai Muthu, the country manager for BlackBerry Malaysia. Formerly known as Research in Motion, the sm...
British High Street Fashion Finds Favour in Value-Conscious Malaysia
29 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Jackson, the Managing Director of Debenhams Malaysia, answers the following questions: - UK positioning -- more of a High Street brand. Glo...
Negotiating turnaround
25 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Speed is everything in turning around a company. Newly appointed global CEO of Air France, Alexandre de Juniac talks about transforming the lumbering ...
The Green Side of Oil Palm
24 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Darrel Webber, Secretary General of the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) is on the breakfast grille to discuss: - proportional representation...
Moving Forward with BSN
23 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Winston Emmanuel Jeyaprakash, Deputy CEO of Bank Simpanan Nasional is on the breakfast grille to discuss: - the relevance and future of BSN in a rapid...
Linking Asia and the World
22 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Hari Krishnan, the Managing director for LinkedIn in Asia Pacific and Japan, comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about the company's prospects in th...
Malaysia, Meet Spotify
19 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The music streaming service, Spotify, is expanding into eight new markets from the current 20 world-wide, to places including Malaysia, Hong Kong ...
Negotiating a Copper and Resource Decline, Asia and Astronomy Beckon
18 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Ambassador of Chile to Malaysia H.E. Christian Rehren discusses: - The Malaysia-Chile Free Trade Agreement - Trade value - breakdown; - Ta...
Making Rail Progress in Malaysia
17 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this 2013 interview, Prasarana Group MD Dato Shahril Mokhtar, discusses: - Clearing confusion - role Prasarana - MRT Corp; - Shareholde...
Diamond Rocks
16 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille we have Daniel Glinert, Chairman of Sarin Technologies Ltd, a diamond and gem technologies company listed on the Singapore exc...
Differentiate and have brand personality
15 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Kevin Gaskell, former Managing Director of Porsche and BMW in the UK, on how he turned around and grew both companies, and what auto brand...
Iskandar Theme Drives Small Developers Higher
12 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Crescendo Corp Bhd MD Gooi Seong Lim discusses: - 100% - Johor-focused positioning -- reasons -- implications; - Industrialisation theme;&...
Cleaning, the New, New Profession of Choice
11 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Maclean Services Group CEO Simon Lim discusses: - Differentiate from the listed company McLean; - How it started - inherited business - ch...
Keeping Companies and Governments Honest
09 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
David Webb, the Corporate and Economic Governance Activist and Founder of Webb-site, discuss: - Chosen career path; - Conflict between the...
Growth through diversification
04 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Revenue of GUH Holdings fell from RM311 million in 2011 to RM280 million in 2012 due to a slowdown in the printed circuits board (PCB) division....
A World Without Cash
03 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Raj Lorenz the Group Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of GHL Systems. He discusses the electronic payment infr...
Making Money From The Other 'Black Gold'
02 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Rod Young, Global Chairman and CEO of Cartridge World discusses on the Breakfast Grille: -- Cartridge World’s business model of refilling and re...
Mexico Gunning for WTO Leadership
01 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
WTO braces for leadership race AFP March 31, 2013 The World Trade Organisation is bracing for the start of the race to lead the body that polices ...
Keep Calm and Drink Tea
29 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Henrietta Lovell the founder and director of The Rare Tea Company discusses how she left behind a successful career in corpor...
Establish habits, sell successfully
28 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In his book "Habit: the 95% of Behaviour Marketers Ignore", Dr Neale Martin a consumer behaviour expert debunks marketing myths that it's customer sat...
Malindo Air takes to the Skies
27 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Malindo Air's CEO Chandran Rama Muthy comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about the latest airline to take to the skies in Malaysia. Part of Indones...
SPAC Energy Theme Finds Traction With Cliq
26 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
CLIQ Energy CFO En Kamarul Baharin Albakri discusses: - Reasons behind news reports of termination from role as CEO of Petra Energy; - Tra...
Bringing Derivatives to Asia's Agricultural Sector
25 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Andriesen, Managing Director for Agricultural Commodities at Chicago Mercantile Exchange, discusses: - Revenue model; - Extent of busi...
Designing strategic advantage
22 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Roberto Verganti, Professor of Management of Innovation at Politecnico di Milano, and author of the book Design Driven Innovation, tells how to change...
Eurozone Crisis Hits Tour Prizes Hard
21 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
George O'Grady, the Chief Executive of the European Tour, discusses: - Primary business model; - Updated number of tournaments - total pr...
Hussain Najadi Tells It Like It Is
20 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Hussain Najadi the chairman and CEO of Arab Investments for Asia Kuwait Limited Group (AIAK). He talks about his rebellious y...
Daya Materials playing with the big boys
19 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Daya Materials Bhd's group CEO Datuk Mazlin Junid comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about the group's prospects and how it intends to stand should...
Latin America's prospects, Russia's hidden potential and Asia
18 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Dr Mark Mobius, Executive Chairman of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, talks on the Breakfast Grille about his view on the current run of the markets...
Philips...Lighting Up Your Life & Helping You Sleep!
15 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Naeem Shahab the chairman and CEO of Philips Group of Companies in Malaysia, explains the three main businesses: Lighting, He...
Building on the LTAT Platform, More AUMS Sought
14 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Affin Fund Management Berhad CEO Datuk Mohamad Ayob Abu Hassan discusses: - AUMS - reasons behind relatively small size; - LTAT: Mandates ...
Taps, Fixtures and Emerging Markets for Hansgrohe, Oh My!
13 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Hansgrohe Prvt Ltd's MD KC Lee, which overseas the operations in Southeast Asia, talks about the companuy's growth prospects ...
The Age of 'The Internet of Everything'
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Yuri Wahab the managing director of Cisco Systems (Malaysia) explains the 'Internet of Everything' and what it means for all ...
Post-Kurnia Challenges for AmGeneral Insurance
06 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Travis Atkinson, the CEO of AmGeneral Isurance Bhd, talks on the Breakfast Grille on life post the RM1.67 billion acquisition of Kurnia. He talks abou...
Asia and Europe: Two Ways to Play Private Equity Real Estate
05 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
MGPA Head of Asset Management-Asia, Hugh Andrew discusses: - Story behind inception - James Quille - management buyout of Lend Lease Corporation's G...
Growth On Tap For Carlsberg's Premium Brands
04 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Soren Ravn the managing director of Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd discusses: -- the company's FY12 results -- it...
Super Growth, but Challenges Still Remain
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
SGX-listed Super Group Ltd's Darren Teo, who heads Group Corporate Strategy & Business Development, comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about th...
Passion in coffee
01 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andrea Illy shares his passion for the family's eponymous coffee brand, and his distribution strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
On MAFTA, Australian Elections & The Deportation Affair
27 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, His Excellency Miles Kupa, the Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, discusses: -- the Malaysia-Australia relations...
Munching its way to China
26 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Munchy's Group's CEO CK Tan comes on the Breakfast Grille to talk about the current course of the group, which is best known as a manufacturer of bisc...
Taking Cover In a No-Frills Way
22 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tune Ins Holdings Bhd CEO Peter Miller discusses: - IPO - lukewarm market -- election jitters - whether misgivings - issues; - Institutional...
Where is the Return on A Decade of Funding ICT?
21 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Malaysia Debt Ventures Bhd MD/CEO Datuk Md. Zubir Ansori Yahaya discusses: - Business model - rates - tenures - details; - VC model - equity participa...
Bonjour, Malaysia!
20 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The main objective of the Malaysian French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MFCCI) is to promote the development of business relations between Malays...
France's Altran seeks Greater Opportunities in Malaysia and Asia
19 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille Altran's Chairman and CEO Philippe Salle comes on to talk about the group's aspirations for Malaysia and Asia in general. The ...
Bright Star In Hospitality
18 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Horst Schulze, legendary hotelier, former executive of the Ritz Carlton, and founder of Capella Hotels talks about where ultra-luxury hospitality is h...
Challenges and possibilities for Westports Malaysia Dragons
15 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Westports Malaysia Dragons president and co-founded Datuk Wira Dani Daim and co-founder and deputy president and co-owner Ruben Emir Gnanalingam talk ...
Wipro-Unza's looks to Acquisitions and New Markets
14 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Wipro-Unza's Managing Director for Southeast Asia Kumar Chander returns to the Breakfast Grille to give an update on how the company has been doing in...
The World’s Most Powerful Bank?
13 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s most powerful bank is one most people have probably never heard of. It’s not Goldman Sachs, JP Morgan, HSBC or Bank of Am...
Slithering in the Year of the Snake
08 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
On the Breakfast Grille, Joey Yap, the founder of Mastery Academy of Chinese Metaphysics gives us a preview of what to expect in the Year of the Snake...
Just 30secs To Detect Parkinson's Disease
07 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Some 7.4 million people worldwide are estimated to have Parkinson's Disease -- almost one person in every 500 will get this condition. Currently ...
EU Wants Closer Intergration, Even As Euroscepticism Grows
05 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
His Excellency, Dr Guenter Gruber, the German ambassador to Malaysia, discusses: -- If the worst of the Eurozone crisis over -- An expected time frame...
Redberry Going For "Total Reach"
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Redberry Group CEO Datuk Siew Ka Wei is on the Breakfast Grille. Listen to the podcast for the expanded version, as he discusses: -- his plans for t...
Who Are The Gods Of Money?
01 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
F. William Engdahl, the author of 'Gods of Money: Wall Street and the Death of the American Century', discusses the history of money as an instrument ...
Crest Builder aims to play with the big boys in construction and property
31 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
While not the biggest player on the block, construction and property concern Crest Builder Holdings Bhd is looking to stand with the big boys. With tw...
Driving Changes In Taxi Services
30 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
With over 4000 iconic apple green taxis on the roads, Sunlight Taxi Group of Companies has grown was tremendously since it was established in 1996. Th...
On a Clean Slate, From Engineering to Oil and Gas, All to Play For
29 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Protasco Bhd GMD Datuk Chong Ket Pen discusses: - Early beginnings - catalyst to striking out in 1992 - engineering consultancy practice; ...
Despite a Massive 2012, Uncertainty, Undercutting Remain Challenges
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Omnicom Media Group, MD Andreas Vogiatzakis 2013 - Gold award - Campaign Week - Agency of the Year - 2012; - Basis for award - metrics; - Biggest clie...
Leighton Offshore : Iraq ghost and the way forward
23 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Leighton Offshore's new CEO Boyd Merrett talks abouth the group's strategy for the region and in the Middle East. Leighton Offshore is in the business...
NetApp's Storage Future
22 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Andy Khoo, Country Manager for NetApp for Malaysia and Brunei discusses the current importance of data storage management. NetApp is one of the world'...
Of Bloat, Work-Life Balance, the Asian Century and Ministers on Bicycles
21 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Roland Berger Strategy Consultants, Managing Partner, Anthonie Versluis, discusses: - Roland Berger - German origins - Europe-based strategy consultan...
Steady fundamentals for Eversendai
18 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Eversendai Corp Bhd's Executive Chairman and Group Managing Director Datuk AK Nathan talks about the company's direction in the UAE and projects that ...
18 Years In-Country, A Supply Chain Springboard to ASEAN
17 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
CHEP President of South East Asia, Nigel Branch, discusses: - CHEP's business segments - global footprint - geographic distribution - biggest clients ...
Sparkling Outlook for Spritzer
16 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Spritzer Group is the largest bottled water producer in Malaysia, with about 30% of market share in the bottled water industry. Although the Spr...
Long Locally and Long Globally, Election Risks Are a Minor Blip
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Franklin Templeton Malaysia Country Head Sandeep Singh discusses: - Business update - Assets Under Management - investment professionals; - Growth - ...
Capturing Decisive Moments
14 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Alfred Schopf, the CEO of Leica Camera AG, tells how the iconic camera brand is holding its ground as the technology for camera phones and apps improv...
Sarawak Energy SCOREs
11 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Sarawak Energy Bhd's CEO Torstein Dale Sjotveit talks about how the state-owned utility has progressed in helping SCORE take off. Among the topics dis...
Auto Sector, Govt Procurement Ongoing Roadbumps in EU Trade Talks
10 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
EU Ambassador and Head of EU Delegation to Malaysia, HE Luc Vandebon, discusses: - Bilateral trade - details - updates - Eurozone debt crisis - impact...
Growth by Mergers, Taiwan IPO Market and Unreliable Financial Statements
09 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Cheng & Co Chartered Accountants Managing Partner, Dr Chua Hock Hoo, discusses: - Strategy of growth via mergers and acquisition - challenges - st...
The Malacca Straits Diagonal: Penang, KL, Malacca & Singapore
08 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Alfonso Vegara is an architect, urban planner, economist, sociologist and president of Fundación Metrópoli, which is a Spanish foundatio...
I&P: Building Their Strength in Total Township Development
04 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I&P Group is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Permodalan Nasional Berhad (PNB). It was formed in May 2009 after the successful mergers and rationalisa...
MIDA: Not Just FDIs, But DDIs Too
03 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), previously known as Malaysian Industrial Development Authority, is the government's principal a...