On December 7th, Fan Lu, CEO of Alibaba Entertainment Group, posted a message on the internal network apologizing for the recent internal speech circulating online.
It is reported that this internal response was based on an internal speech by Fan Luyuan at Lingxi Interactive Entertainment on December 6th, and multiple versions have been circulating online, attracting public attention.
Fan Luyuan said that his original intention was to liven up the atmosphere, but he did not grasp the scale in his words, which resulted in hurting the feelings of the employees. He will be punished with three months' salary and reflect on this.
On December 6th, Fan Luyuan, a partner of Alibaba, Chairman and CEO of Alibaba Entertainment Group, and Chairman and CEO of Alibaba Film Group, delivered a highly explosive speech at an internal meeting in Guangzhou. He emphasized the lack of Alibaba spirit and culture in the Lingxi team, as well as the team's strategic goals for the future. In this internal speech, Fan Luyuan emphasized the "Alibaba bloodline" theory and criticized the Lingxi team culture. But this' fatherly 'speech has also sparked controversy.
According to official website information, Fan Luyuan is currently the Chairman and CEO of Da Culture and Entertainment Group, as well as a current partner of Alibaba Partners. He holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business.
He has been serving as the President of the Big Entertainment Business Group since November 2018. He has been serving as an executive director of Alibaba Pictures (a company listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange) since January 2016, and currently serves as the chairman and CEO of Alibaba Pictures. He joined Alipay in 2007 and held several senior management positions, including the president of Alipay and the president of wealth management business of Ant Group.
The following is the full text of Fan Luyuan's internal message:
Lao Fan apologizes to everyone
Sorry for the inconvenience caused to everyone this weekend. Yesterday, during the fifth anniversary speech of Lingxi Interactive Entertainment, as it was an internal exchange, I wanted to be more casual with everyone and liven up the atmosphere. As I spoke, I opened it myself and confiscated the scale. Many metaphors used are indeed inappropriate. I apologize to the students of Lingxi Interactive Entertainment, I'm sorry.
I have a straightforward and easy-going personality, and I also like to joke around. Sometimes I can't handle the scale well, which has led to criticism over the years. Someone used to give me a nickname called 'Cannon', which I understood as daring to speak and act transparently and directly. But today, I realize the true meaning of this nickname. Having a clear viewpoint and not going around in circles is certainly encouraged, but ignoring others' feelings, lacking empathy, and speaking indiscriminately will explode the pot.
Looking back now, everyone cursed correctly. I only focused on showing off my quick words and didn't take into account everyone's feelings, which could accidentally hurt everyone's emotions. Apologize again to everyone! I will impose a penalty of three months' salary and contribute it specifically to the team building fund of Lingxi Interactive Entertainment. In the future, please also supervise me and help me. Old Fan must change.
Actually, what I really wanted to share yesterday was the spirit of Alibaba - hard work, innovation, perseverance, and gratitude! It seems that it may have had the opposite effect now. But I still firmly adhere to this spirit and cannot lose it. I also sincerely believe that Lingxi Interactive Entertainment can become a leading company in the industry. I hope to constantly innovate and break through the old with everyone, and never return until Loulan is broken!