Will Huawei’s real leader please stand up

Management changes: The little game of musical chairs confuses the leadership structure of the Chinese powerhouse because, as is the case for many Asian companies, these titles aren’t actual job roles. — AFP

IN March, Huawei Technologies Co announced a series of management changes that went almost unnoticed.

Four executives were promoted to deputy chair while one, Liang Hua, was elected chairman of the board. Three of those deputy chairs were also given the position of rotating chairman.