On November 25, 2024, the globally renowned growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan (Frost & Sullivan, abbreviated as 'Frost & Sullivan') and Forbes China Group announced the official establishment of a strategic partnership in Shanghai. Starting from November 26th, both parties will jointly launch the 'Forbes China Industry Development Leaders of the Year 2025' selection project. The aim of this selection is to identify and honor industry development leaders with broad influence and innovative spirit in China and globally through rigorous data analysis and in-depth market research.
Dr. Wang Xin, Global Partner and Chairman of Frost & Sullivan Greater China, and Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China Group, attended the signing ceremony for the strategic cooperation between Frost & Sullivan and Forbes China Group, as well as the launch event for the selection of '2025 Forbes China Industry Development Leaders'. Wang Chenhui, Managing Partner and President of Frost & Sullivan Greater China, and Guo Junyi, General Manager of Business Operations for Forbes China Group, signed on behalf of both parties respectively.
Both Frost & Sullivan and Forbes China Group possess a global perspective and have long been deeply involved in the Chinese market. Frost & Sullivan has over 60 years of rich experience in industry research, relying on senior analysts and expert consultants from nearly 50 countries around the world to build a comprehensive knowledge system and research network. The Frost & Sullivan Greater China region has accumulated more than 10,000 original industry research reports and white papers, spanning 19 core national economic industries and more than 6,000 sub-markets, with a strong knowledge reserve. Frost & Sullivan's research data is widely recognized in global capital markets. Forbes, a global media brand with a century-long history, is committed to discovering emerging leaders, exploring historical critical moments through the perspectives of entrepreneurship and innovation, and inspiring doers around the world to maximize their potential. Forbes has a top-tier reader base of millions and has unique insights into businesses and entrepreneurial spirit. The strong alliance between Frost & Sullivan and Forbes China Group brings together the top resources and professional teams in both industry research and media dissemination, providing strong support and assurance for this selection, and creating a benchmark with great authority and influence in the industry's personality category selections.
Dr. Wang Xin, Global Partner and Chairman of Frost & Sullivan Greater China RegionIt is stated that Frost & Sullivan enjoys a high reputation in global capital markets for its in-depth industry insights, rigorous data analysis, and professional consulting services. This collaboration with Forbes China will provide us with a more diverse range of research perspectives, helping us observe the trajectory of business growth and record the changes in the industry through every vivid 'person'. In the future, it will also become an important part of Frost & Sullivan's 'Full-Service Investment Management' ecosystem. With the joint efforts of both parties, we will not only enable the world to see more outstanding leaders in the development of Chinese industries, but also further unleash the long-term influence and possibilities of best practices in growth, innovation, and leadership by innovatively combining successful corporate cases with entrepreneurs' growth stories. Frost & Sullivan is optimistic about China and the future, especially about the development of Chinese enterprises. I believe that the exemplary power of industry leaders will surely drive the overall progress of the Chinese economy!
Zhang Zhichen, Chairman of Forbes China GroupIt is stated that Forbes China has been dedicated to paying attention to and analyzing China's business dynamics, showcasing the prowess of Chinese business leaders. This collaboration with Frost & Sullivan will provide us with richer industry knowledge, analysis data, and market insights, helping us better identify and recognize entrepreneurs with innovative spirit and outstanding leadership in various industries. It is hoped that through this collaboration, the influence of Forbes China within the industry will be further enhanced.
In the future, both parties will fully leverage their respective resource advantages to jointly promote research and recognition of industry leaders, inject new vitality into building a sustainable development ecosystem that integrates 'industry - enterprise - entrepreneur', and explore more cooperation opportunities together, contributing professional strength to promoting economic development in China and even globally.
