economy
Why some CEOs are ditching 5-year plans while others are making 10-year bets
Christine Tan speaks with Roger Lee of TAL Apparel, Michael Mertin of AT&S and Dr Prem Kumar Nair of IHH Healthcare about how CEOs are navigating constant disruption, from tariffs and supply chain shocks to AI and geopolitical risk. While Lee says TAL has largely abandoned traditional three- and five-year plans, Mertin stresses financial resilience and long-term investment, and Nair explains why healthcare still requires planning on a 10-year horizon.
TL;DR
- CEOs are navigating constant disruptions including tariffs, supply chain shocks, AI, and geopolitical risk.
- TAL Apparel has largely abandoned traditional three- and five-year plans.
- AT&S focuses on financial resilience and long-term investment.
- IHH Healthcare requires planning on a 10-year horizon.