Guo Ji Jin Rong Bao·2025-10-21 15:20Core Viewpoint - Li Nan, former senior vice president and general manager of commercial real estate at Longfor Group, has officially joined China International Trade as executive director and general manager, marking a significant career transition after a two-year hiatus [2][15]. Group 1: Background and Career Progression - Li Nan began her career at various companies including Baoteng Real Estate and Wuhan Baisheng Catering, before joining CapitaLand in 2001, where she became one of the few female executives in the male-dominated commercial real estate sector [2]. - During her 15 years at CapitaLand, she held the position of Central China Regional General Manager, overseeing the launch of several commercial projects, including the notable CapitaLand Mall in Wuhan [2][7]. Group 2: Contributions to Longfor Group - Li Nan was recruited to Longfor Group in 2015, where she played a crucial role in the company's commercial strategy, which included allocating 10% of annual sales returns to holding properties [3][6]. - Under her leadership, Longfor's commercial segment experienced rapid growth, with the company expanding its commercial projects significantly, including the opening of its first project in Beijing [3][8]. Group 3: Transition and Departure from Longfor - In 2020, Li Nan's influence within Longfor began to wane, as several of her subordinates left the company, and she shifted focus towards external communications and marketing [12][13]. - In August 2023, Longfor announced her retirement, with speculation that her two-year absence from the industry was due to a non-compete agreement [14]. During her tenure, Longfor opened five new malls, reaching a total of 81 operational malls with a rental income of 4.87 billion yuan [14]. Group 4: Future Prospects - Li Nan's new role at China International Trade is anticipated to bring fresh perspectives and strategies to the company, as she embarks on a new chapter in her career [15].