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Lenovo creates new post for Lanci

By Wei Zhang
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Lenovo Group Ltd has appointed Gianfranco Lanci as its corporate president, a newly created position, as part of the company’s organizational structure change for global market and business growth, the world’s No. 1 personal computer maker said on Tuesday.

Lanci, a 30-year veteran of PC industry, will take up the new position from 1 April. The new post is seen as the number two executive behind Lenovo’s Chairman and Chief Executive Yang Yuanqing.

Lanci, who will retain his current position as chief operating officer and head of the PC business, will head Lenovo’s PC sales and marketing efforts worldwide.

Questions & Answers

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What is Gianfranco Lanci's new role at Lenovo?

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Gianfranco Lanci has been appointed as Lenovo's corporate president, a newly created position as part of the company's organisational structure change.

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When will Gianfranco Lanci start his new position?

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Mr Lanci will take up his new position from 1 April. He is a 30-year veteran of the PC industry.

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What are Gianfranco Lanci's responsibilities in this new role?

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He will head Lenovo's PC sales and marketing efforts worldwide. He will also retain his current position as chief operating officer and head of the PC business.

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How does this new post rank within Lenovo's executive structure?

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The new corporate president post is seen as the number two executive position, behind Lenovo’s Chairman and Chief Executive, Yang Yuanqing.

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