Qiao Jian (喬健)

 Company: Lenovo Group Ltd. (聯想集團)

Headquarters: Beijing

Main focus: Computer hardware and electronics

Title: Senior vice-president

Age: 44

2011 Rank: N/A

Since obtained her bachelor's degree in management science from Fudan University in 1990, Qiao Jian has been working for Lenovo Group for 22 years. Prior to assuming the post of senior vice-president, she has held various posts in different departments of the company, including senior vice-president of Strategy and Planning and vice-president of Human Resources in China.

According to Lenovo, Qiao has abundant experience in human resources, strategy, marketing and branding. And thanks to this experience, she has been asked to oversee human resources, organizational development, global talent, compensation and benefits, as well as to nurture the company's culture.