Zhang Ruimin, a Giant for Refrigerators
On July 2nd 2001, the French newspaper Figgaro published a report on achievements of the Haier Group under its CEO Zhang Ruimin. The report believed that Zhang has an ambitious plan to tap international markets.
The report said that as CEO of the Haier Group, Zhang is a representative of new generation decision-makers. Beijing has set him as a model because of his international achievements; his novel management methods have won him praise and respect from home and abroad. "Of course, I am proud of being respected by American and European economic newspapers and journals," Zhang admitted, "but, products, only products can be the only star."