Compiled from the following sources:
Special biographic research
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2002-2006
Who's Who, Current Chinese Leaders
Wen Wei Publishing Company, Ltd. 2003-2005
Zhongguo Gongchandang Lijie Zhongyang Weiyuan Dacidian, 1921-2003
Beijing: Zhonggong dangshi chubanshe 2004
Revision History:
Biography Revised: 5/6/2008
Career Data Updated: 5/6/2008
Zhang Ruimin 张瑞敏
Alternate Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee; Board Chairman, Haier Group, Shandong Province, Qingdao City
Born: 1949
Birthplace: Shandong Province, Laizhou City
Biography
Zhang Ruimin, male, Han nationality, is a native of Laizhou City, Shandong Province. He received a master's degree in business administration from China Science and Technology University in 1995.
Zhang is a senior engineer who has had a long involvement with the Party. He was a member of the 14th, 15th, and 16th CPC National Congresses. Zhang won the State Award for Excellent CPC Members in 2001.
He is currently an alternate member of the 17th CPC Central Committee.
Along with his Party experience, Zhang has been involved with the Haier Group. He was the chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors at the group.
