Global leaders rethink leadership for a digital and sustainable future
SDA Bocconi Asia Center’s Leadership Summit 2025 united global leaders to discuss leadership in times of Geopolical uncertainity. As an extension of SDA Bocconi School of Management, Italy, the Asia Center continues to foster global thought leadership and drive impactful discussions in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Amid global uncertainties, the Leadership Summit 2025focused on building resilient organisations through innovation and sustainable growth.
Discussions covered supply chain challenges, sustainability’s geopolitical impact, technology in diplomacy, and securing investments— emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and future-focused leadership.
Redefining leadership in a shifting world
In his opening address, Alessandro Giuliani, Managing Director of SDA Bocconi Asia Center and President of the Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the evolving nature of leadership: “At SDA Bocconi Asia Center, we believe leadership is more than just academic excellence—it’s about navigating global challenges with resilience, adaptability, and critical thinking. As we gather for this Leadership Summit on Geopolitical Uncertainty, we must recognize that businesses today need to redefine strategies amid shifting power dynamics.
But leadership isn’t just about knowledge; it’s about integrity, collaboration, and social responsibility. Our goal is to shaping character of the future leaders with the confidence and purpose to drive meaningful impact in an unpredictable world.”
Keynote and fireside chat: Strategic adaptability is key
Siddharth Sinha, former Advisor to India’s G20 Sherpa, reflected on India’s global role: “One of the reasons why G20 was so successful for India was because we were able to see