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BEST-inter APAC Pte. Ltd.

Bridge Builder for German Mittelstand Companies in Asia-Pacific

4 February 2025

Video

German

Featuring Friedhelm Best

UNITEDINTERIM Video Interview Dr Harald Schonfeld

Editorial Summary

In a YouTube interview hosted by Dr. Harald Schönfeld and published by United Interim, Friedhelm Best, Interim Manager at BEST-inter APAC, outlines key challenges for Mittelstand companies expanding into Asia Pacific (APAC). He identifies three recurring issues: cultural and communication barriers, misalignment between global strategy and local execution, and weak integration of processes between headquarters and subsidiaries. 


Based in Singapore, Friedhelm Best explains how Interim Management addresses these gaps by strengthening local teams, aligning organisations, and improving operational efficiency.  He supports Mittelstand firms in APAC with growth strategies, digital transformation, and cross-border leadership, enabling sustainable success across the Asia Pacific region.

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Friedhelm Best

Interim CEO/CSO

Cross-Border Interim Manager specialising in German Mittelstand subsidiaries across Asia Pacific

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