James McGregor

James McGregor is an American author, journalist, and businessman who has lived in China for three decades. He is chairman of APCO Worldwide, Greater China, where he specializes in advising on business, public policy and communications strategies for multinationals. He is also a professional speaker and a commentator for a variety of print, television and radio outlets.

McGregor is the author of the books No Ancient Wisdom, No Followers: The Challenges of Chinese Authoritarian Capitalism (2012) and One Billion Customers: Lessons from the Front Lines of Doing Business in China (2005). He also wrote the landmark 2010 report China’s Drive for ‘Indigenous Innovation’ – A Web of Industrial Policies.