Notable Roles | - Deputy Chairwoman & Chief Financial Officer, Huawei |
Key Recognition | - Named among Fortune’s Most Powerful Women in Asia (2025) |
Background and Early Foundations
Born on February 13, 1972, in Chengdu, Sichuan, Meng earned a Master’s in accounting from Huazhong University of Science & Technology in 1997. She joined Huawei in 1993 after a stint at China Construction Bank, where she implemented globalized finance systems and internal controls. Over two decades, Meng built Huawei’s data-driven finance governance, which ultimately led to the IFS transformation and the adoption of digital risk controls. Her technical expertise, along with her principled resilience through the extradition crisis, sets her apart as a standout business leader.
Career Milestones and Impact
Year | Milestone |
|---|---|
1993 | Joined Huawei, serving in roles including International Accounting Director |
2003 | Built Huawei’s globally unified finance system, transforming financial governance |
2007–2014 | mplemented Integrated Financial Services (IFS) transformation, making data-driven finance integral to Huawei |
2018 | Detained in Canada over U.S. extradition request; began 1,000+ days under house arrest |
2021 | Returned to China after a U.S. deferred prosecution agreement; charges dropped in December 2022 |
2022 | Resumed CFO role; guided Huawei through recovery and digital pivot |
2023 & 2024 | Served two six-month terms as Huawei’s Rotating Chairwoman, steering board leadership |
- Recognition: CFO since 2019; Deputy Chair, Huawei Board
- Leadership in Huawei: Served two terms as Rotating Chair (6-mo each)
- Revenue: Spearheaded finance modernization across Huawei’s $118 B revenue operations
Leadership Style and Influence
Born February 13, 1972, in Chengdu, Sichuan, Meng earned a Master’s in accounting from Huazhong University of Science & Technology in 1997. She joined Huawei in 1993 after a stint at China Construction Bank, where she implemented globalized finance systems and internal controls. Over more than two decades, Meng built Huawei’s data-driven finance governance, which culminated in the IFS transformation and the implementation of digital risk controls. Her technical expertise, combined with her principled resilience during the extradition crisis, sets her apart as a standout business leader.
Legacy and Future Focus
Born on February 13, 1972, in Chengdu, Sichuan, Meng earned a Master’s degree in accounting from Huazhong University of Science & Technology in 1997. She joined Huawei in 1993, following a stint at China Construction Bank where she implemented globalized finance systems and internal controls. Over more than two decades, Meng developed Huawei’s data-driven finance governance, which eventually led to the IFS transformation and the adoption of digital risk controls. Her technical expertise, along with her principled resilience during the extradition crisis, distinguishes her as a remarkable business leader.
