Leaders Drive The Culture

As general manager asia–pacific of lord corporation, Bei Zhong is determined to unlock the potential of her team and help them achieve their goals.

- Ellie Featherston

IN FOCUS

NAME: Bei Zhong

COMPANY: LORD Corporation

POSITION: General Manager Asia–Pacific

LOCATION: Shanghai, China

One of the greatest leadership lessons Bei Zhong, General Manager Asia–Pacific of LORD Corporation (now part of Parker Hannifin Corporation), has ever received came from her previous boss. Gareth McAllister, former President Asia–Pacific of the global technology and manufacturing company, has always had a firm view of the role of a leader, and that belief has carried through to inform Bei’s career even today.

“Leaders drive the culture and the culture drives the result,” she says. “A leader isn’t just a manager, so we need to change the culture of the company and the culture of the team. It changes their mindset and their behaviour, and then delivers outstanding results. That is the leadership I pursue, as well as developing and uncovering the potential of your team members. That’s what motivates me to work day in, day out.”

Throughout her career, Bei has placed an emphasis on team development, and this revolves around that concept of ensuring her team has the right mindset. In every role in every company she’s worked in over the past few decades, the development of a strong team has been one of her central priorities. The same applies to LORD Corporation.