The M&A Era was not a task that could be completed in two or three days.
Far Away would take over Era, and the previous management would continue to operate it.
Li Dong would first send a portion of the senior management to Era, and after taking over, these senior management would either leave or stay.
Of course, this was relative to other M&A companies.
On Era's side, Li Dong had already made up his mind to get rid of at least 90% of the management, and at least half of the middle and lower management.
This was a difficult decision, but Li Dong still chose to do it.
When Li Dong mentioned it to Sun Tao, Sun Tao's face was solemn.
After smoking two cigarettes, Sun Tao said tiredly, "General Manager Li, isn't this too big of a move? 90% of the management has left, and Era is almost empty. This is not good for Era's future development. How about we slow it down a little? After a year or two, we can gradually get rid of these people. This is much safer than settling everything in one go. "
"Severe cases need strong medicine! Don't think that Era is still making profits now, but if this goes on, Era will have to retire from the stage of history.
You know better than me how the competition in the retail industry has been these two years. Who isn't making bold and decisive reforms? Who isn't running forward with all their might?
But Era has been living off its past achievements!
How many years has it been? You know better than me how many new Era stores have been added.
Currently, Era has a total of 37 hypermarkets and 8 supermarkets. Last year, Era only added three hypermarkets and two supermarkets. This year, there are even fewer. Until now, only two hypermarkets have been opened!
Tell me, how can I keep this kind of management? "
After listening to this, Sun Tao sighed heavily after a long time. "Then I'll listen to you. But what about Era?"
"If I ask you to come to Sunan, what will you say?"
Seeing that Sun Tao was a little surprised, Li Dong added, "Just say it. Whether you are willing or not, or if you have any problems, you can tell me. There is no need to be so distant between us."
Sun Tao hesitated and asked, "If I come to Sunan, what will the company do next?"
Li Dong knew he was talking about personnel issues.
However, Li Dong had not fully considered this point yet. He thought about it and said, "Have you heard that I'm preparing to set up a group?"
"Yes, I heard about it. You mean to set up a new management organization with Faraway Supermarket, Far Away Mall, Dong Yu Real Estate, and Times Supermarket as the four subsidiaries?"
"No, I changed my mind."
Sun Tao was puzzled and asked, "Then, General Manager Li, you …"
"Four subsidiaries are still four subsidiaries, but Faraway Supermarket and Times Supermarket will merge, and I plan to pull out a separate logistics company."
"Logistics company?"
Sun Tao frowned even more. Li Dong always did whatever he wanted. He was under a lot of pressure.
Before the supermarkets were ready, he wanted to start a shopping mall. Before the shopping mall was ready, he wanted to start a real estate business. In the end, before he could sort out these three businesses, he wanted to start a logistics business. Everyone had a headache.
Although logistics and supermarkets were closely related, there was still a difference between supermarket logistics and specialized logistics.
Previously, when Li Dong set up a number of express delivery points in Pingchuan, Sun Tao felt that Li Dong might have some ideas. He did not expect it to come true now.
Setting up a specialized logistics company was a clear indication that he wanted to vigorously develop the logistics industry and even have the same status as the supermarkets.
Sun Tao thought for a while and finally said softly, "General Manager Li, you decide this yourself. Can I be in charge of the supermarkets in the future?"
Li Dong raised his eyebrows and said, "Be in charge of the supermarkets? Do you know the difference between the general manager of a group and the general manager of a subsidiary? "
If Li Dong set up a group, the general manager of the group would be Sun Tao.
There was no other reason than because he was one of the founders of Far Away.
Also, Sun Tao held shares in Far Away. If the general manager was not Sun Tao, many people would not be happy.
But now that Sun Tao said that he wanted to manage the supermarkets, he would at most be a Deputy General Manager. The general manager of a group would definitely be in charge of the overall affairs.
Sun Tao nodded and passed a cigarette to Li Dong. He lit another one for himself.
After a few puffs, Sun Tao said, "General Manager Li, I know you are benevolent and have always taken care of me. He has always taken good care of me, but I know exactly what kind of foundation I have. Speaking of supermarkets, I have been in this business for so many years. Although Far Away is developing fast, I have been working hard to keep up with the pace of Far Away. I still have some confidence. But now, Far Away is involved in real estate, shopping malls, logistics … If you want me to manage the group, to be honest, my legs are weak. I am afraid that I will become bald after a year and a half. The pressure is too much. "
After saying that, Sun Tao joked, "Moreover, I am not married yet. You have to give me some time. You can't really let me be a bachelor for the rest of my life."
Li Dong could not help but laugh.
After taking a puff, Li Dong said again, "Have you really decided?"
"Yes."
"No regrets?"
"This …" Sun Tao smiled bitterly. "Maybe I will. But I don't regret it now. I have to know my own limits."
Li Dong pondered for a while. Sun Tao's sudden decision had somewhat disrupted his plans.
Previously, he was going to let Sun Tao be the general manager, Shen Qian in charge of the shopping malls, and Wang Yue in charge of the supermarkets …
But now that Sun Tao had shirked his responsibilities, there was a bigger change in the personnel.
After thinking for a while, Li Dong said, "Then, who do you think is suitable to be the general manager of Far Away at this stage?"
"I can't say for sure. But to put it bluntly, Far Away can't find such a person at present."
A newly established group, a new acquisition era, and a new logistics company. The company would definitely be chaotic in the early stages.
At this time, the general manager must be stable and have a big picture view. It would be best if the general manager did not come from the same department as Far Away, and he could not have any selfish motives.
There were four subsidiaries. No matter which department the people came from, there would definitely be some bias.
Far Away was the time when many things were waiting to be done. At this time, a little selfishness could cause big trouble.
That was why Sun Tao said that Far Away did not have such a person.
Li Dong thought for a while and said with a headache, "Since you know, why are you still shirking your responsibilities?"
To be honest, Sun Tao's ability might not be enough, but Li Dong could still trust him.
The two of them started from humble beginnings. For the past two years, Li Dong dared to fight and fight, but the work of maintaining the company's stability had always been done by Sun Tao.
When a company turned into a group, stability was needed in the early stages. Li Dong was also optimistic that Sun Tao could do it well. Even if there was a slight flaw, Li Dong could also accept it.
But now that Sun Tao did not want to do it, Li Dong could not force him.
After letting out a long breath, Li Dong said again, "Then, do you have a suitable candidate in mind?"
"Yes!"
Sun Tao's answer was somewhat out of Li Dong's expectations.
Seeing Li Dong look over, Sun Tao smiled and said, "I really have a suitable candidate here, but it depends on whether you dare to use him."
"Who?"
"Yuan Chengdao!"
Li Dong suspected that he heard wrongly and repeated, "Who?"
"Yuan Chengdao!"
This time, Li Dong was sure that he did not hear wrongly, but soon, Li Dong said angrily, "What kind of joke is this? Yuan Chengdao, he is a negotiation expert. You said that he is suitable to be the CEO of Far Away. Director Sun, Brother Sun, is it because you don't have a wife to comfort you and are lonely that you like him? "
Sun Tao was speechless and said, "What are you talking about? I am serious."
"Really? What do you mean by that? Tell me, which part of him is suitable to be the CEO of Far Away?"
"First, Yuan Chengdao is not only a negotiation expert, but he is also an elite in management. You may not know, but Yuan Chengdao previously served as the COO of a multinational group, and then as the CMO and CNO of a foreign company … That is to say, he has been the chief operating officer, chief marketing officer, chief negotiation officer … Those companies are not small companies. For Yuan Chengdao to be able to do this, it shows that his ability is multi-faceted. "
Li Dong touched his chin and said, "There is such a thing?"
No wonder Shen Qian highly admired Yuan Chengdao. If this was true, it meant that Yuan Chengdao's ability was really not weak.
After all, he was only in his early thirties. To have such a rich resume, it could be seen that he was really strong.
Li Dong thought about it and said, "What else?"
"Second, after spending more than a month with Yuan Chengdao, I have some understanding of his character. This person's personality is magnanimous, not biased, and calm. He is also very suitable to control the chaotic Faraway Group in the early stages. "
"Third, after this negotiation, Yuan Chengdao has a certain sense of belonging to Far Away. This is very important."
"Fourth …"
"Okay, stop talking. These are all strengths. Are there no weaknesses?"
"There are!" Sun Tao nodded and said, "Yuan Chengdao naturally has weaknesses, and there are many. The most obvious one is that he is too arrogant. In fact, he is not suitable to be someone's subordinate."
"Then why do you say he is suitable?!"
"General Manager Li, listen to me. Although Yuan Chengdao is arrogant, it also depends on the person. Do you think he can be arrogant in front of you?"
Li Dong didn't know whether to laugh or cry. "Are you trying to suck up to me? Who said that this guy can't be arrogant? When we first met, didn't you see the situation? "
"That was then, and now is now. At that time, it was because he didn't understand you, General Manager Li. Now, he has a certain understanding of Far Away. You saw it this time. Is Yuan Chengdao still the same as before? "
"That's true."
Li Dong nodded. This was the truth. This time, when Li Dong came, Yuan Chengdao did change a lot.
At the very least, he maintained the due respect for Li Dong.
Of course, this alone was not enough to move Li Dong. Li Dong hesitated for a moment and said, "I will think about it again. Send me his detailed information later."
In fact, there was another reason that Li Dong didn't say. That was, Yuan Chengdao was introduced by Shen Qian.
Dong Yu Real Estate's Wu Shengnan, the group's CEO Yuan Chengdao, Far Away Mall's Shen Qian …
Even if Li Dong had 100% trust in Shen Qian, he didn't dare to be so reckless. Shen Qian was Shen Qian. She was just herself.
Don't forget, Shen Qian had the backing of the Shen Group, a big group in Beijing, and Du Anmin, a big shot in the officialdom.
If Far Away became Shen Qian's people, even if Shen Qian didn't have any intentions, others might not.
This was just one point. The other point was that it would have a bad influence.
Originally, the relationship between Li Dong and Du Anmin was not clear to outsiders. If even the group's CEO became the senior of Du Anmin's daughter, then Far Away would be labeled. This was not the result that Li Dong wanted.
It was okay to have someone behind them, but too much involvement in politics was not something that a big group should do.
In fact, the most important thing that Li Dong should do now was to keep a distance from Du Anmin. It was not to burn the bridge after crossing it, but it was good for both sides.
It was not the right way for officials to get too involved in business and businessmen to get too involved in politics.
In the past, there was no other way. Now that Li Dong had a stable foothold, it was time to get rid of Du Anmin's influence.
Of course, this was not something that could be done overnight.
At least, with Shen Qian around, it was almost impossible for Li Dong to completely get rid of his relationship with Du Anmin.
Fortunately, Li Dong knew what Du Anmin's future would be like. He would be promoted, not demoted. Otherwise, Li Dong would not dare to do this.
Thinking of this, Li Dong had a headache.
Since Yuan Chengdao was not suitable, who should he look for?
Also, apart from the CEO, how should he arrange for the other subsidiaries?
Also, where should he fill the gap of personnel?
It was too troublesome, and there were too many things to do. Li Dong felt a headache just thinking about it. He even began to wonder if he should postpone it.
It seemed to be a little early to set up a group. Everything happened to be at the same time.
It might be more suitable to postpone it for two years.
But thinking of what he had to do next, if he did not integrate the resources at hand, Li Dong really did not have the confidence. It was a dilemma!
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