Michael (Lu) Zhang
About Michael (Lu) Zhang
Michael (Lu) Zhang is the Director of Initiative Management at 宝洁, with extensive experience in global innovation, sustainable initiatives, and large-scale operations management.
Current Title
Michael (Lu) Zhang holds the position of Director of Initiative Management at 宝洁 (Procter & Gamble). In this role, he focuses on managing and advancing initiatives within the company.
Professional Experience in Guangzhou
Michael (Lu) Zhang has been with 宝洁 (Procter & Gamble) for a significant portion of his career, holding various positions in Guangzhou, China. He served as Director (Initiative Management) from 2021. Before that, he was the Director (Global Innovation) from 2017 to 2018, a Senior Manager from 2012 to 2017, and a Manager from 2009 to 2012. His extensive tenure in Guangzhou highlights his deep engagement with local and international operations and innovation.
Professional Experience in Cairo
Michael (Lu) Zhang also held the position of Director (Global Innovation) at 宝洁 (Procter & Gamble) in Cairo, Egypt, starting in 2018. This role expanded his geographical expertise and involved managing global innovation initiatives within the region.
Educational Background
Michael (Lu) Zhang has a solid educational foundation in engineering and information systems. He earned a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from 山东大学 from 2006 to 2009. Prior to that, he studied at 哈工大, obtaining a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Mechanical Engineering from 2002 to 2006. He also completed a minor in Information Management & Information System from 哈工大 between 2003 and 2006.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Michael (Lu) Zhang is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with a 5A result from PMI. This certification underscores his high level of proficiency and expertise in project management.
P&G Great China Green House Initiative
Michael (Lu) Zhang managed the P&G Great China Green House Initiative. This project emphasized sustainable innovation and aimed to reduce the environmental impact of corporate activities, indicative of his commitment to environmental responsibility.
Expertise in Large-Scale Operations Management
With experience managing over 50 production lines across 17 plants globally, Michael (Lu) Zhang showcases strong capabilities in large-scale operations management. His work spans setting up new organizations and systems in regions like Asia and Africa, reflecting his adaptability to different cultural and business environments.
Technical Expertise in the Paper Industry
Michael (Lu) Zhang possesses broad technical expertise in the paper industry, particularly in converting and packing technology, process development, and material development. This specialization adds a critical technical dimension to his roles in innovation and initiative management.