Dear Colleagues,

I am delighted to announce that Mr. Jim LI will be joining Ipsen China as the Sr. Human Resource Business Partner for Sales Force-Field Force, Marketing, Strategic Planning & Transformation, Quality, Legal, and IT Departments, effective from June 4, 2024, based in Shanghai, report to me directly. Michael will be responsible for the rest of departments in China.

Jim brings over 15 years of diverse experience in Human Resource, spanning the telecommunications, automotive, and hospitality industries. Prior to joining Ipsen China, Jim servers as a Senior HR Business Partner at InterContinental Hotels Group, where he successfully leads various strategic people projects to accelerate business growth; Jim also spent around 10 years in leading automobile company Robert Bosch in Greater China where he served as a Talent Acquisition manager and Senior HR Business partner. During his tenure in Bosch, he achieved notable success in global recruitment project, attracting top talents, supporting organizational agile transformation, and enhancing digital capabilities.

Jim holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from East China Normal University.  In his personal life, he is an outdoor enthusiast who enjoys cycling, hiking, and spending quality time with his family, with his wife, a 4-year-old daughter and two dogs.

Jim joins to cover Stevie CHEN, who is on long sick leave until she comes back.  I would like to take the chance to appreciate for Michael’s dedication on HRBP role covering Stevie’s responsibilities from the time being.

Please join me in welcoming Jim to Ipsen and wishing his success in his role!

Christine WANG

Head of HR, China