As two of the world’s fastest-growing economies with dynamic business and regulatory environments, India and China each have seen an increase in automotive investment, both inbound and outbound.
Foley hosted an event for automotive executives, general counsel, investment bankers, and lenders that gave an overview of automotive investment opportunities related to India and China. Attendees learned about current developments and the outlook for these markets from seasoned automotive industry professionals from Foley and AlixPartners. Discussions included:
- Comparative insights into the current business and regulatory climates impacting the automotive industry in India and China
- Hands-on, practical analysis of the risks and rewards of automotive investments in India and China
- A review of the outbound investment climate in India and China, including the overseas mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity of Indian and Chinese original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers, and the outlook on future outbound investments
Moderator:
Foley Partner Steven H. Hilfinger is a member of the firm’s Transactional & Securities Practice, focusing on M&A. As Co-Chair of the firm’s Automotive Industry Team, he has been active in the development and opening of the firm’s Shanghai office. Mr. Hilfinger is a member of the Board of Advisors of the Detroit Chinese Business Association and a member of the China Strategy Council of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).
Presenters:
Foley Partner Daljit S. Doogal advises clients on doing business in India and assists Indian companies doing business in the United States. He serves as Foley’s India Business Committee Co-Chair and is a member of the board of directors and one of the founding members of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), Detroit Chapter.
Foley Senior Counsel B. Kenneth Duck assists clients in establishing operations, doing business, and executing M&A transactions in China and Japan. He also advises Chinese and Japanese companies on direct investments in the United States. He has lived and worked in China and Japan for more than five years in total, and speaks and writes Chinese and Japanese.
John F. Hoffecker is a senior management consulting professional with AlixPartners, a leading restructuring, consulting, and performance improvement firm. Mr. Hoffecker heads the firm’s Performance Improvement division, where he has developed extensive experience creating strategies to deliver significant performance improvement to automotive OEMs and suppliers. Mr. Hoffecker is an experienced student of world automotive markets, including India and China, and a frequent public speaker on such topics.
For more information, please contact Erin Fitzgerald at [email protected].
A Better Path for Automotive Investment: India or China? is part of the Foley Executive Briefing Series. Learn more about upcoming programs in the series at Foley.com/FEBS.
