Core Viewpoint - The succession planning at Midea Group is in focus, with Chairman Fang Hongbo indicating that there are six to seven potential successors ready to take over, although he has not disclosed their identities yet [1][4]. Group 1: Succession Planning - Fang Hongbo, aged 58, has confirmed the presence of a robust young management team within Midea Group, with several executives in their 30s and 40s [2][3]. - The current executive team includes notable figures such as Wang Jianguo (48), Guan Jinwei (46), Bai Lin (43), Zhao Lei (39), and others, all of whom are capable of leading various business segments [2][3]. - The company has experienced significant growth under Fang's leadership, with revenue increasing from 102.7 billion yuan in 2012 to 407.1 billion yuan in 2024, marking a fourfold increase [4]. Group 2: Industry Context - The transition in leadership is not unique to Midea; Gree Electric and other companies like Haier and Hisense are also undergoing management rejuvenation [5]. - Gree Electric's revenue has also seen substantial growth, from 100.1 billion yuan in 2012 to 204 billion yuan in 2023, although it slightly declined to 189.2 billion yuan in 2024 [4]. - The trend of younger leadership is accompanied by a need for experienced managers to navigate the current volatile trade environment, suggesting that while succession is planned, the timing may not be immediate [5].

"为什么你去年问我，今年又问我，你问过董小姐吗？" "为什么你去年问我，今年又问我，你问过董小姐吗？" 方洪波所说的"董小姐"，是指格力电器（000651.SZ）董事长董明珠。13年前，方洪波、董明珠接替所在公司的创始人，分别出任美的集团、格力电器董事 长。如今，这两大龙头企业是否又到了再次"交接班"的时候了呢？ 今年，格力电器的董事会、高管团队都增加了年轻成员，而方洪波所说的六七个"苗子"又是谁呢？ 美的年轻高管梯队丰富 在5月8日的分析师会议上，美的集团（000333.SZ、00300.HK）董事长兼总裁方洪波被问到企业接班问题时的回答引发热议。 全场大笑后，方洪波说："人年纪大了认知会退化，慢慢就会让人讨厌，可那时候自己不知道被讨厌，甚至还以为大家很喜欢。我一定不会让自己拖到那 天，已经有六七个可随时接班的人了，但现在不能告诉你，大股东我都还没告诉他。" 今日，有关人士向第一财经记者确认，美的集团5月8日举行了分析师会议，方洪波在会上有上述表态。 目前，美的集团董事会、高管层中，年轻管理人员梯队丰富。 据美的集团2024年年报，在公司董事、高级管理人员中，方洪波58岁，比他年轻的非独立董事有两位，分别是 ...