From Horse Fodder to Pharmaceuticals and Chocolates

Nicholas McLaren, Country Manager, DKSH

30-Oct-19 08:05

From Horse Fodder to Pharmaceuticals and Chocolates

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Nicholas McLaren, the Country Manager at Bursa-listed DKSH—a Market Expansion firm for consumer and healthcare goods like M&Ms, Mars bars, Eli Lilli, Roche, and Novartis—discusses the trials and opportunities for his core business, a high-revenue but low-margin operation.

He also talks about its recent acquisition of Auric, which gave them a 'horizontal expansion' into frozen foods.

Presented by: Khoo Hsu Chuang

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Categories: Social Issues

Tags: DKSH, market expansion, Auric, consumer, healthcare,

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