Du Yuemei and others took a flight from Beijing back to Xiangjiang on September 27 during their eight-day trip to the mainland.
In the conference room of Jiayi Building, Li Guangyu listened to the report of Du Yuemei and his team's inspection in the mainland, as well as the evaluation of the cooperative manufacturing factory with the Bentley Group.
After listening to everyone's report, Li Guangyu asked, "Yuemei, how did your group decide?"
Du Yuemei said, "Li Sheng, each of these companies has its own advantages, and FAW's technical strength is the best. Since BAIC is located in Beijing, it is of great benefit to the development of joint venture vehicles, while Shanghai is in the south and is currently undergoing reform and opening up.
The economic development speed in the south of the mainland is obviously faster than that in the north. As for the specific choice of which manufacturing factory to cooperate with, Li Sheng still needs to make the decision."
Li Guangyu then asked Shane Wesley to hear his opinions.
Shane Wesley said, "Mr. Li, I think investing in technology with Continental is not the most important thing. Instead, the sales problem is the problem we need to solve. We at Bentley have enough technology to support the establishment of a joint venture. Nowadays,
People in mainland China do not have the ability to purchase our vehicles, so in the first few years, our joint venture vehicles were mainly used to supply the mainland government. In this regard, I think it is more beneficial for us to cooperate with BAIC."
Li Guangyu asked, "Yuemei, you have inspected three places. Which one do you think is more suitable for Bentley to cooperate with?"
"Li Sheng, I think it is best for us to cooperate with FAW. Currently, SAIC is discussing a joint venture plan with Volkswagen of West Germany, and BAIC is also discussing a joint venture with the Chrysler Group in the United States. These two groups are obviously unable to fully support our development of Bentley.
Looking back at FAW, it has a high reputation in mainland China and has not yet discussed any joint venture plans with other groups. I think FAW is more suitable for our Bentley Group," Du Yuemei said.
Li Guangyu himself prefers to cooperate with FAW. With this foundation, Jaguar can also cooperate with FAW in the future. Thinking about how much FAW has raised Audi's reputation in mainland China in later generations, you can see FAW's capabilities.
Li Guangyu also hopes that Jaguar can cooperate with FAW to replace Audi's position.
Li Guangyu said, "Yuemei, then arrange for people to start communicating with FAW. I think as long as we enter the mainland first, both Volkswagen in West Germany and Chrysler in the United States will speed up negotiations to seize the market with us, so the group
All preparations for the joint venture to build the factory can be prepared in advance, and once an agreement is reached, we will strive to complete the construction and put into production as soon as possible."
Du Yuemei replied, "Don't worry, Li Sheng. After I return to England, I will make arrangements to have our joint venture vehicles with Mainland China roll off the factory by the end of next year."
Li Guangyu then asked about some details about FAW. After listening to Du Yuemei's report, he said, "Yuemei, after you return to Baodao, you will focus on handling the joint venture with FAW and the construction of Baodao production base. The current business here
It’s getting bigger and bigger, have you ever thought about who will be in charge of the work in Asia?”
The affairs of the Bentley Group in Asia are becoming more and more important. It is really hard to find the person in charge of the affairs here. There is no suitable person within the Bentley Group to take charge of the work in the Asia region. Du Yuemei paid attention to the Li Group.
Here, I am wondering if there is anyone here who is suitable to chair the Bentley Group's Asia affairs.
Du Yuemei filtered through the senior leaders of the Li Group one by one, and finally looked at Zhang Ziyu, thinking that it would be a good idea for her to preside over affairs in Asia.
Du Yuemei said, "Li Sheng, I do have a candidate, but I don't know if you can agree."
Li Guangyu said, "Yuemei, tell me who it is. If you can transfer it, I will agree with you."
Du Yuemei looked at Zhang Ziyu and said, "Li Sheng, I think Ziyu is very suitable to be the person in charge of our Bentley Group's Asia region. She is very familiar with the Asia region. With her ability, there is no problem in taking charge of our group's business here.
It just depends on whether Li Sheng is willing to let him go."
Li Guangyu didn't expect that Du Yuemei would poach people to come to him. Zhang Ziyu had been Li Guangyu's assistant for more than a year, and Li Guangyu was used to the existence of this assistant. As for letting Zhang Ziyu go to the Bentley Group, Li Guangyu had previously
But there was no such plan. Li Guangyu originally wanted Zhang Ziyu to be his assistant for a few more years. When Li Guangyu entered the mobile phone industry, Zhang Ziyu would be in charge of this aspect of work.
Li Guangyu smiled and said, "Yuemei, when did you start to attract Ziyu's attention?"
"Li Sheng, when I was in England, I wanted Ziyu to stay, but the Bentley Group's business was not heavy at that time, so I didn't mention it to you. This time with the establishment of our Baodao production base
, with the launch of the joint venture with FAW, it is now suitable for Ziyu to lead the work." Du Yuemei said.
Li Guangyu looked at Zhang Ziyu and said, "Ziyu, are you willing to work for Bentley? If you go, you will serve as the vice president of Bentley Group and president of Asia regional affairs."
Zhang Ziyu was prepared for this. Du Yuemei had communicated with her before, hoping that she would work at the Bentley Group. After Du Yuemei came to Xiangjiang this time, he mentioned the matter to her again. Although it is not bad to be an assistant next to Li Sheng
, but after all, he is not as powerful as the vice president of the group. This time he is directly responsible for the Asian affairs of the Bentley Group. Zhang Ziyu is still very tempted.
After all, I can't guarantee that I will be able to become the group president after Li Sheng. My predecessor has not become the group president yet. It is better for me to go out early and become the group vice president, which will have a greater chance of promotion in the future.
Zhang Ziyu said, "Li Sheng, I will obey your arrangement."
When Li Guangyu saw that Zhang Ziyu expressed his willingness to go to Bentley, Li Guangyu thought about it and agreed to Du Yuemei's request, letting Zhang Ziyu serve as Bentley Group Vice President and President of Asia Affairs.
Li Guangyu said, "Ziyu, since you have now become the vice president of Bentley Group, you will be responsible for the inspection to Shuangqing. The main thing is to go there first to do research and see what kind of models are suitable for Shuangqing Chang'an Manufacturing Plant.
You and Yuemei should discuss this matter. If it is really not suitable for the development of the group, we will wait a few years before discussing it."
Zhang Ziyu replied, "Li Sheng, I have made plans to go to Shuangqing in the past two days. I will definitely find a proper plan to promote mutual benefit and win-win between our Bentley and Changan manufacturing plants."
Li Guangyu then told Du Yuemei, "After you arrive in Baodao this time, focus on inspecting Taipei to see if it is suitable for the base construction of our Bentley Group. We'd better put the construction base in this area."
Du Yuemei replied, "Okay Li Sheng, after I go to Baodao tomorrow, I will communicate with Dean Sun Yunxuan to ensure that our production base can be completed as soon as possible and put into production."
Li Guangyu said, "Then you all go and have a good rest. We have to rush to Treasure Island tomorrow."
Li Guangyu said to Zhang Ziyu, "You stand on the last shift today and start working at Bentley tomorrow."