Many people working at foreign companies in China complain about the existence of a glass ceiling. But according to Zhu Hai the glass ceiling can be shattered through hard work and outstanding performance. Zhu Hai is co-founder of Stalagnate Capital and formerly the Executive Vice-President of Schneider Electric’s Executive Committee and the Group’s China President. He suggests that even professional managers, especially executives, need to be entrepreneurial and have a long-term strategic vision, rather than just focusing on KPIs.? ??
With more than 20 years of experience at a foreign company, what advice does he have to share on career development and cross-cultural management? What does he think of the future of foreign businesses in China? This article contains some of his ideas and insights.