On November 21, LinkedIn China hosted its annual ConnectIn 2026 Global Expansion Summit on the shores of Hangzhou’s West Lake, bringing together more than 200 industry leaders from around the world. Lead Intelligent Equipment (hereafter referred to as LEAD) received two major distinctions at the event—the “Talent Awards 2025 – Global Talent Management Award” and a place on the “2025 Global Talent Attraction Employers List”, recognizing the company’s strong global employer brand and influence.
Authoritative Recognition: Setting a New Benchmark in Global Talent Management
The Talent Awards is the industry’s first award dedicated to globalized talent management and has been held for four consecutive years. Leveraging LinkedIn’s data from over one billion global members, the award is widely regarded as the “gold standard” for assessing a company’s capabilities in attracting, developing, and retaining international talent.
LEAD’s recognition this year underscores the company’s outstanding performance in building a competitive global talent system—one that integrates talent attraction, development, and long-term retention across international markets.
Roundtable Insights: Gong Chenyu on a “Systematic” Talent Strategy
At the “Talent Solutions Under Global Competition” roundtable, Gong Chenyu, Senior Vice President, CFO, and CHRO of LEAD Group, joined industry leaders to discuss the company’s approach to talent development amid concurrent expansion across multiple sectors, including photovoltaics, energy storage, and hydrogen.
Gong highlighted that LEAD’s business is characterized by both technical intensity and managerial complexity. As a field where multidisciplinary engineering meets large-scale intelligent manufacturing, success requires not only world-class engineers but also exceptional managers capable of coordinating intricate global projects. This dual nature makes a diversified and high-caliber talent pipeline essential.
In response to these demands, LEAD adheres to a core philosophy of “people-centric, fully enabling talent, and placing talent where they create the greatest value.” The company follows a dual-track talent strategy that prioritizes internal development while complementing it with targeted external recruitment.
Internal development strengthens the organization’s long-term capacity for self-growth, supported by continuous enhancement of career pathways. Meanwhile, during phases of technological breakthroughs or strategic expansion, LEAD brings in high-end talent and industry experts to reinforce critical capabilities, push technological boundaries, and accelerate organizational evolution.
In its talent recruitment efforts, LEAD sets no boundaries based on gender, age, ethnicity, or nationality. The company ensures that every employee can develop within a culture defined by transparency, respect, and strong governance. When asked about the defining qualities of global talent, Ms. Gong Chenyu offered a succinct answer: systemic thinking—a standard that reflects not only capability, but also an expectation for a structured, forward-looking mindset.
Today, as LEAD accelerates its global business expansion, the company has brought together outstanding professionals from multiple countries and regions, forming a diverse, open, and trust-based international workforce.
A Strong Foundation：Building a Symbiotic Ecosystem for People and the Organization
From the shores of Lake Tai to the global stage, LEAD’s achievements rest on its long-standing commitment to a people-centered philosophy:
Professional pathways that unlock potential
LEAD has established a dual-track development framework covering both technical and managerial careers. The system connects the full chain of talent selection, appointment, and training, ensuring every employee can find a growth path that fits their strengths.
Incentives that drive shared value
Through initiatives such as its annual recognition ceremony, LEAD continuously strengthens employees’ intrinsic motivation. In 2024 alone, the company collected more than 48,000 employee suggestions through open internal channels, with participation exceeding 80%, creating genuine two-way engagement between individuals and the organization.
Compliance and governance shaped by a global outlook
LEAD adheres to international standards and has built a compliant, transparent employment framework and supply-chain governance system. The company imposes no restrictions based on gender or nationality, fostering an open, trusted, and globally minded team.
This recognition is not only an affirmation of past achievements, but also the starting point of a new chapter. Looking ahead, LEAD will continue to work with exceptional talent worldwide to build a globally oriented talent ecosystem—one that empowers every contributor to grow with the company and jointly advance innovation across the new-energy intelligent equipment industry.
