BusinessWeek has just released its list of the world’s most influential companies. What can be seen from this list is that the usually dominant companies such as Procter & Gamble, General Electric and even the once-venerated Lehman Brothers were no longer included. Newcomers like Facebook and Google are noticeable. But what is more noticeable is the inclusion in the list of companies from emerging markets such as China Mobile, Li & Fung Ltd. and Huawei, mostly Chinese companies. Wal-Mart seems to be the best performing company this year, topping BusinessWeek’s list, aside from clinching the No. 1 spot in Fortune’s list for several years already.

The name of the game appears to be changing. The formerly unshakeable and industry-leading firms are slowly bowing down to newcomers with fresher marketing strategies and dynamic management plans.

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Posted by Jones on January 1st, 2009 :: Filed under $$$ COMPANIES
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