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When Chinese companies go global: An interview with Lenovo's Mary Ma

• After building experience in the home market, Chinese companies are looking to increase their growth potential by acquiring foreign companies.
• As a key player in Lenovo’s 2005 acquisition of IBM’s personal-computer division, Lenovo CFO Mary Ma knows firsthand the challenges of global expansion, from negotiation the deal to integrating the businesses after it closes.
• In this interview, Ma asserts that Chinese companies are well prepared to compete in global markets, describes the challenges of integrating Eastern and Western businesses, and shows how private equity partners can help by providing their experience with foreign acquisitions.