Ex-Goldman Head John Thornton Joins Lenovo Board

U.S. businessman and China expert John Thornton has joined Lenovo Group Ltd. as an independent non-executive director and a member of the company’s Nomination and Governance Committee, the Chinese computer-maker said.

“John brings a wealth of global leadership, insight, and perspective built up over a distinguished career across many different industries, including financial management, merger and acquisition, international business, global partnerships, and risk management and government and regulatory affairs. His extensive global experience and relationships will prove invaluable to Lenovo,” said Lenovo Chairman and CEO Yang Yuanqing in a company statement Friday.