Justin is a global business leader and board advisor with more than 30 years' experience in leading global multi-national organisations. His career has taken him from Procter & Gamble to senior global and Asia-Pacific leadership roles at Nielsen/NielsenIQ, including President of Asia Pacific and Global President of Commercial Strategy. He has lived and worked in UK, Australia, India, Switzerland, China and Singapore, leading large, diverse organisations across developed and emerging markets. His experience includes leading approximately 10,000 employees across Asia Pacific, leading business units with revenues up to $1Bn and navigating the practical realities of customers, teams, transformations and leadership across cultures.

An avid travel and experience enthusiast, Justin has spoken in 20+ countries and is an Amazon best-selling author. His book, Beyond Borders, Beyond Beliefs: A Global Journey of Learning, Leadership and Laughter Across Cultures, turns more than 30 years of international experience into candid, humorous stories and practical lessons about cultural intelligence, leadership and adapting to unfamiliar environments.

Justin’s blend of story-telling and humour, combined with deep insights from his global career backed up by the latest cultural intelligence research, ensures cultural intelligence is closely connected to the realities of corporate business life. He is easy to work with, has outstanding stage presence and delivery and will leave attendees feeling both inspired and informed enough to turn cultural differences into a source of growth.

Born in UK, Justin Sargent now lives in Singapore with his wife Nayana.