As global collaboration intensifies, understanding cultural differences in work ethics becomes a strategic advantage. This panel discussion, part of Asia Days 2026, explores the contrasts and complementarities between Swiss precision and South Asian agility.
Swiss work culture is often associated with structured planning, punctuality, risk minimisation, and process-oriented execution. In contrast, South Asian professional environments are frequently characterised by adaptability, rapid decision-making, relational business logic, and pragmatic flexibility.
Together with Pankaj Agarwal (Founder & Managing Director, Panitek AG), Dr. Vinay Kalia (Advisor, PricewaterhouseCoopers), and psychological researchers Robin Weber and Nandani Agarwal, we will examine how these differing approaches shape leadership, teamwork, innovation, and international collaboration.
The discussion will address time cultures, risk attitudes, decision-making styles, and common cross-cultural misunderstandings. While highlighting how combining precision and agility can create resilient, high-performing global teams.
