Chairman James Zimmerman has been nominated by Lenovo Group to carry the 2008 Olympic Torch as part of the celebrations leading up to the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. “His unique China experience, his social influence and the contributions he has made to the community where he has lived and worked over the past nine years,” is what convinced the Lenovo Group that Chairman Zimmerman is the right man for the job.  Once the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Games (BOCOG) gives its final approval, he’ll carry the flame during the Olympic Torch Relay next July in Datong, Shanxi Province.

Lenovo Group is a worldwide partner of the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay event. With the slogan of “Light the Passion, Share the Dream,” the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay will be the largest event of its kind in the history of the Olympics Games. The torch, designed by Lenovo Group, will reach 21 international cities and will traverse five continents.

Following the international segments, the Olympic flame will enter Mainland China on May 4, 2008. The Olympic flame will literally touch every corner of China including all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities. During the Olympic Flame’s journey through China, it will scale the highest mountain in the world - Mt. Qomolangma (Mt. Everest).

Chairman Zimmerman was thrilled to be chosen by Lenovo Group. “This is quite an honor not only for me, but also for all the American companies and individuals doing business in China. It has been a pleasure over the years to be both a witness and participant in Beijing’s rise as a world class city. I look forward to carrying the torch to share the joy and vision of the Olympics with my Chinese friends.”