Li Ming: Implementing a service culture

July 29, 2009 | BY

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Haier Group has been quick to take advantage of new measures that lower regulatory hurdles for outbound investment by securing a 20% stake in New Zealand home appliances manufacturer Fisher & Paykel Appliances. Qingdao-based director of legal service division Li Ming speaks with CLP

What are the key responsibilities of your role, and how does this fit in with the rest of the legal function at Haier in China?

In response to challenges posed by the information era, Haier is transforming from the manufacturing industry to the service industry. The major responsibilities of the legal service division (the division) of Haier are risk management and internal control.

Through the provision of preventive action as well as professional legal services that commensurate with business development, the division supports the efficient, healthy and continuous development of the Group for the purpose of realising its strategic objectives. The specific functions of the division include the management of contracts, litigation, investment, internal audit and intellectual property rights (IPRs).

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