Episode 225: Challenges and Opportunities for CFOs and Companies Expanding Internationally with Dr. Shan Nair

This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Dr. Shan Nair, a global authority on international business expansion and strategic risk advisory. In this high-impact episode, they unpack the real-world implications of geopolitical instability, regulatory shifts, and trade policy disruptions on corporate expansion. From tariff risks to the rising cost of non-compliance, Dr. Nair offers practical insights for CEOs, CFOs, and board directors seeking to de-risk global operations and scale internationally with confidence. The discussion also explores how companies can transform regulatory complexity into competitive advantage using data, foresight, and cross-border governance strategies.

Dr. Shan Nair is a nuclear physicist turned entrepreneur and was the first to identify and dominate the niche of International Expansion Services. He has advised some of the world’s most disruptive companies, including Tesla Motors, providing trusted counsel on entering new markets, navigating cross-jurisdictional tax regimes, and aligning operational models with local compliance requirements. His experience spans emerging and mature economies, offering a strategic lens on the future of AI in finance, globalisation, and business resilience.

Hosted by Dominic Bowen, The International Risk Podcast is the go-to platform for senior leaders navigating today’s volatile global environment. Dominic is the Head of Strategic Advisory at 2Secure, Europe’s leading risk management consulting firm, and has more than 20 years of frontline experience managing complex operations across conflict zones, crisis regions, and boardrooms. As a trusted advisor to multinational corporations, a university lecturer, and an internationally recognized public speaker, Dominic brings unparalleled depth to conversations on enterprise risk management, geopolitical forecasting, and strategic decision-making.

Executives looking to understand the forces shaping tomorrow’s business risks, and how to turn them into strategic wins, should subscribe now. This episode is essential listening for leaders who refuse to be blindsided by international risk.

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