willing to learn and open to everyone. That’s the way
you can keep the ball rolling. In the long run, you
have to respect people around you – your customers,
suppliers and employees.”
Equally, Hydro likes to work closely alongside
its customers. Xavier says the company helps
clients evolve over the course of their partnership,
whether that’s addressing gaps in quality, technical
understanding, training or market awareness.
What’s more, this support starts from the very first
collaboration. It’s all in aid of ensuring Hydro doesn’t
end up with “one-shot relationships”, as Xavier calls
them, and it applies equally to partners and suppliers.
In an environment like Asia–Pacific, keeping
up with the market is paramount, so Hydro’s support
is no doubt invaluable. Though Xavier considers
Asia–Pacific’s innovation an enormous boon, the rate
of market evolution can be dangerous. “The speed
and volume are fantastic,” he says.
“They’re coming up with disruptive technology
and practices, but they might not necessarily have done
all the tests, or they don’t have the long-term visibility
to ensure that this disruptive technology is sustainable
in the long run. On the other hand, sometimes things
simply move too slowly in Europe.” That said, one
shouldn’t shy away from Asia–Pacific just because it’s
challenging; Xavier believes challenges are essential
for bettering oneself.
“If you challenge yourself, you build your capacity
to learn. It helps you keep in touch with the world
we’re living in. It’s changing, and you need to adapt
yourself every day. As a leader, it’s important to know
what’s going on, not just in business, but in life. It’s
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