All you need is bullish ambition

Andy Palmer, chief of a top British carmaker, expounds on what it takes to succeed as China takes center stage in the auto industry

Andy Palmer is convinced his dealings with China give him a firm grip on his role as Aston Martin's CEO, saying the reality is that there is a lot of growth and building that can be done by working with Chinese institutions.

Palmer, 53, a British executive who has spent half his career in Asia, said: "We are moving into the world where China is one of the dominant forces in the world, and the relationship between Britain and China is moving into a new era."