Joseph Baladi was raised in South America and educated in Australia. His working career-which which has included postings to New York City, Mexico City, Tokyo, and Singapore-has given him a unique perspective on human values, consumer behavior and the valuable role that brands and branding play in building an organization. During the course of his career, Joseph has provided brand-building advice to leading global companies including Procter & Gamble, Mars, and Coca-Cola. Presently based in Asia, he is considered a leading voice for and an advocate of emerging great Asian brands. He is a prolific writer and a popular speaker at major business and branding forums around the world.