Zhang Ruimin
Ceo of Haier group
Outlook
Zhang Ruimin is a Chinese businessman and chief executive officer of Haier Group. He is known for his work in turning a little-known, bankrupt refrigerator manufacturer into the world's fourth-largest white appliances company. He is a great leader, because he knows what he is doing and doesnt care if anyone says otherwise.
What was an important event in this Zhang's childhood?
In 1984, Zhang Ruimin took the post as Director of Qingdao Refrigerator Factory – predecessor of Haier, thus starting the prologue of Haier’s entrepreneurship.
Why is he such a good leader?
Zhang Ruimin believes that successful enterprises move with the times. The so-called successful enterprises only result from keeping pace with the times.
What leadership traits do I share with my leader?
i think Zhang and I share the same quality of not wanting to lose.
More about himself
His radical management innovations have transformed Haier from a small, failing, state-owned refrigerator maker into the world's largest appliance brand. He groups employees into small, self-managing teams that choose their own managers, compete for internal talent, and can earn big bonuses -- unusual in the West and unheard-of in China