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2015/16 Annual Report Lenovo Group Limited
During the year, Mr. Gordon Orr, who joined the Board in September 2015, received a comprehensive
induction program covering: (i) a director’s induction handbook; (ii) a briefing training by external lawyer;
(iii) a visit to Lenovo Innovation Center in Beijing and (iv) meetings with senior management to enhance
his understanding of the businesses and operations of the Group.
Continuous professional development program
As part of the continuous professional development program, the Board members from time to time
receive presentations from senior executives in the business on matters of significance. Financial plans,
including budgets and forecasts, are regularly discussed at Board meetings. The Company would arrange
appropriate visits and seminars covering the Group’s operations, the industry and governance matters for
directors to facilitate their understanding of the Group’s businesses and have a better awareness of the
risks associated with the Group’s operations.
During the year, the trainings and activities for the Board were set out below:
Site Visit
The Board visited LSTC plant in Shenzhen
and met with senior management of the
Data Center Group. These arrangements
provided the Board a better understanding
of the latest technology and products
developments of the Group and an
insight into the business operations and
the strategic direction of the Group.
During the visit, directors were provided
with updates and presentations from
local management and met with senior
management there and observed the
actual operation of the plant.
In order to enhance greater interaction
between Board members and senior
management, the Company arranged
directors to attend the Global Leadership
Team (“GLT”) annual meeting in Raleigh.
The GLT meeting presented an excellent
opportunity for Lenovo’s leaders to work
together, share ideas, identify challenges
and, most importantly, develop solutions.