stjorthotic Chapter 779: I'm rooting for you
Chapter 779: I'm rooting for you
Huang Xiaochuan was quite impressed with Ma Weidong's words. It seemed that this unassuming man was quite shrewd!
Seeing that Huang Xiaochuan was listening attentively, Ma Weidong continued, "So, this is my plan: the first step is to establish a preparatory group for an air cargo company within the group. This preparatory group's work will not only involve buying or leasing aircraft, but will focus on building a core management team and establishing a management system that meets the standards of the aviation industry. I suggest that we first intervene by establishing strategic partnerships with established domestic and international air cargo companies. This will allow us to quickly gain operational experience and also provide convenient conditions for us to cultivate our own talent. During this period, there is another matter that needs to be carried out simultaneously, which is to find a way to acquire a stake or control of an existing small air cargo company."
I believe the advantage of doing this is that it allows us to quickly enter this field, avoid starting from scratch, reduce risk, and shorten the process of becoming familiar with the industry.
Ma Weidong's explanation was clear and logical, and highly practical, which satisfied Huang Xiaochuan.
"Equity participation? That's a good idea." He then asked Zhou Wei, "Has your group's management discussed this idea and approach?"
Zhou Wei immediately replied, "Boss! After Wei Dong proposed this idea, our group's management held several meetings to discuss it. Everyone generally believes that compared to creating an air cargo company from scratch, the method of acquiring a stake or controlling a company is more secure and efficient. Moreover, we have already conducted market research on some air cargo companies that meet our criteria, including several domestic air cargo companies and two regional air cargo companies in Southeast Asia. I have already asked the Strategic Development Department to prepare the relevant information. I originally planned to submit it to you for review after you approved our report."
Huang Xiaochuan was very satisfied with Zhou Wei's reply. This is how you have to manage a super-large logistics group. You can't rely on him to come up with ideas and set goals for everything. You have to have your own initiative.
He then turned his gaze to Ma Weidong: "If you were to lead the preparations for this air cargo company, what kind of support would you need?"
Huang Xiaochuan's words startled Zhou Wei and Ma Weidong. This was no longer a simple matter; it was a promotion for Ma Weidong, like a rocket launch.
Even a small air cargo company involves hundreds of millions of dollars!
Ma Weidong couldn't help but feel a little nervous, but then Zhou Wei gave him an encouraging look, which reassured him a bit.
Ma Weidong quickly calmed himself down. After considering the matter calmly for a while, he organized his thoughts and said, "Mr. Huang, thank you for your trust in me. If you are to let me take charge of preparing for this matter, I need the group to give me the fullest authorization. This is so that I can have a certain degree of decision-making power when building the team and negotiating with external partners. This way, I can act flexibly without having to ask for instructions on everything, which would waste a lot of time."
Huang Xiaochuan nodded: "No problem, please continue."
Seeing that his request had been agreed to by the big boss, Ma Weidong felt very confident. He continued, "Secondly, there is the guarantee of funding. The initial expenses are mainly used for feasibility studies, building a negotiation team, etc., while the mid- and late-stage expenses are the bulk of the costs."
At this moment, Huang Xiaochuan said, "As I just said, money is not a problem."
"Okay, then I have one last question, which is also the most important. I need Mr. Zhou and the group to provide me with comprehensive support and help me coordinate the integration within the group. Because in the near future, the new air cargo company will be deeply integrated with the group's existing logistics business."
At this moment, Huang Xiaochuan looked at Zhou Wei, who immediately promised, "What you said is all correct. I and everyone in the group will fully support you."
After saying this, Zhou Wei looked at Huang Xiaochuan.
Huang Xiaochuan instructed, "Then let's do it this way! After you go back, have the personnel department issue the document, and you can decide on the specific job assignment yourself."
Zhou Wei immediately understood that the boss could have simply promoted Ma Weidong, but he entrusted the matter to him, clearly doing him a favor. Zhou Wei was deeply moved.
Ma Weidong quickly expressed his gratitude to Huang Xiaochuan: "Thank you, Mr. Huang, for your trust in me."
"I understand, then we'll be going now." Zhou Wei then prepared to leave the office with Ma Weidong.
"Wait a minute!" Huang Xiaochuan suddenly called out to the two of them again.
"Boss?" Zhou Wei and Ma Weidong stopped in their tracks.
Huang Xiaochuan said, "Contact Cao Charlie. I remember that Dadao Group previously invested in two airlines, one of which was in Hong Kong. Ask him for details."
"Boss?" Zhou Wei and Ma Weidong stopped in their tracks.
Huang Xiaochuan said, "Contact Cao Charlie. I remember that Dadao Group previously invested in two airlines, one of which was in Hong Kong. Ask him for details."
Zhou Wei was naturally very familiar with Cao Charlie, and he agreed, "Okay, I'll contact President Cao in a bit."
Huang Xiaochuan did this because he remembered that during the Asian financial crisis in 97, Dadao Group acquired a large number of assets that were being sold off, including two airlines. However, he did not participate in their operation and simply became a shareholder.
After getting in the car, Zhou Wei said to Ma Weidong, "Weidong! When we get back, I'll have the HR department issue a document appointing you as the head of the preparatory team for the group's air cargo company. Your salary and benefits will be based on the level of the group's vice president. Once the air cargo company is established, you will officially take on the position of manager."
Ma Weidong was stunned. He didn't expect Zhou Wei to give him such a high position as the group's vice president.
Zhou Wei noticed Ma Weidong's expression and patted him on the shoulder.
"Wei Dong, do you know what I used to do?"
Ma Weidong really didn't know, and he shook his head to indicate that he didn't know.
Zhou Wei sighed, "Me? More than ten years ago, I was just a demobilized soldier from the countryside. By chance, I ended up working for this big boss. Thanks to his trust and the opportunities he gave me, I've achieved my current position. Back then, I didn't know anything. Do you know what the big boss told me?"
Ma Weidong shook his head again, and Zhou Wei smiled: "The big boss told me to learn from Liu Bang, to know how to use people well, and to put the right people in the right positions so that we can give full play to their talents. Now you know why our group has developed so fast and well in recent years, right?"
Ma Weidong nodded. Times Logistics Group does a really good job in this regard. They provide resources and compensation to all kinds of talents they recruit, and they truly respect talent.
Ma Weidong solemnly said to Zhou Wei, "Mr. Zhou, thank you!"
Zhou Wei waved his hand and encouraged him, "Work hard! Your achievements will be the best way to thank me! And don't worry, you'll only surpass me in the future. The big boss has high hopes for you."