How 'open innovation' can promote sustainable economic growth and development
During times of geopolitical uncertainty, open innovation – alongside globalization – can serve as catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development.
Li Dongsheng is the Founder and Chairman of TCL. Li is the 12th Vice Chairman of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, Vice Chairman of China Chamber of Commerce and Chairman of Federation of Shenzhen Commerce.
Li graduated from South China University of Technology with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering in 1982. In year 2005-2007, Li completed CEO courses offered by China Europe International Business School and Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business respectively. In 2022, Li completed the professional doctoral program offered by University of Minnesota in partnership with Tsinghua University and received a global doctor of business administration (DBA) degree.
Li joined the founding of TCL immediately after graduation from university. In 1985, Li served as the General Manager of TCL Communications Equipment Corporation. In 1993, he became the General Manager of TCL Electronics. In 1996, he took the position of Chairman and CEO of TCL Group. In 2019, after TCL Group was restructured into TCL Technology and TCL Industrial Holdings, Li started to serve as Chairman and CEO of TCL Technology, Chairman of TCL Industrial Holdings.
Li has long-term and extensive experience in the management of high-tech manufacturing firms and globalization of Chinese enterprises. Under his leadership, TCL has grown from a small start-up into a global group with leading advantages in smart device, display technology and clean energy.
During times of geopolitical uncertainty, open innovation – alongside globalization – can serve as catalyst for economic growth and sustainable development.
近年来,全球地缘政治竞争日趋激烈,对全球化经营造成了严重冲击。回顾过去20-30年,全球沐浴在自由贸易的暖阳下,经济快速增长,繁荣景象随处可见。然而,逆全球化因素却让经济盛况难以为继,区域发展不均衡问题日益凸显。企业在决策中亦面临前所未有的两难困局,一方面希望寻求更广阔的市场空间谋求发展,另一方面,不得不考虑供应链安全和成本上升等问题。
企业家发挥韧性精神,为世界经济注入新动力,需要做到以下几点:一是着力本地化的价值创造推动全球化;二是通过绿色战略驱动全球经济的可持续发展;三是以企业家韧性精神引领全球化新模式探索,为世界经济注入新动力。