Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell in Manila
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In celebration of SM’s 65th anniversary, SM Supermalls invited Canadian writer Malcolm Gladwell as keynote speaker of its Tenant-Partners Summit which was held last Sept. 4 at the SMX Convention Center Manila.
Gladwell is known for his skills in simplifying complex concepts and making them appealing, engaging, and accessible. He is recognized for his New York Times bestsellers: Outliers, The Tipping Point, Blink, and What the Dog Saw.
He was joined by Emma Chiu, global director of Wunderman Thompson, a creative agency. Annually, Chiu takes charge of producing thought-leadership macro trend reports, including the popular almanac, The Future 100.
With 83 malls operating in the Philippines and seven malls in China, SM Supermalls champions micro-, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The shopping mall operator aims to become Asia's most popular mall chain through partnerships with the world’s best retailers.
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Editor’s Note: This article was provided by SM Supermalls.