By Keri Algar
SYDNEY, NSW: Haier, which owns a fifth of the New Zealand company, have selected Liang Haishan to replace Carmichael on the board of directors. Under the terms of Haier’s 20 per cent stake in Fisher & Paykel, Haier is invited to supply two board member nominees.
Liang’s tenure at Haier stretches to 1988 and he has been active in various refrigeration divisions; he holds a PhD in Business Administration. Liang’s most recent positions include executive vice president of Haier Group and president of Haier Whitegoods Group since 2007.
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Liang has also held roles as vice president of Haier Group and managing director of Haier refrigeration divison from 2005.