Pan Gaojun named Managing Director of Seco/Warwick China
Seco/Warwick China, the Chinese branch of Poland’s Seco/Warwick Group, has announced that Liu Yedong is stepping down as Managing Director after nearly a decade in the role. The company added that Pan Gaojun was appointed as his successor, effective March 1, 2026.
Yedong will now serve as Vice Chairman of the Board and Senior Advisor to the Management Board.
“I thank the team for years of working together, and the board for their trust, independence, and tremendous confidence,” stated Yedong. “In my new role, I will support the transfer of knowledge and the continuity of relationships with clients so that Seco/Warwick China continues its growth.”
Gaojun is taking over responsibility for the further development and operational activities of the company in China. Gaojun joined the group in 2010 and has progressed within the company, from administrative roles, through the sales department, to Director of Aftermarket. In the last two years, he served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Seco/Warwick China.
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Gaojun, shared, “In the Year of the Horse, we are focusing on high operational discipline and further development of our technology portfolio. We want to be our clients’ first choice – this is the vision that will guide us in every project.”
Sławomir Woźniak, CEO of the Seco/Warwick Group, stated, “The new Managing Director has experience in management, business development, and international cooperation. His goal will be to further strengthen the company’s position in China, develop its technological offerings, and build stable relationships with key clients in the region. This change is a natural stage in the succession process within the organisation and confirms the Seco/Warwick Group’s long-term commitment to the Chinese market – one of the most important markets for heat treatment globally.”
“The past years have been a time of flourishing for the Chinese company. However, we are not resting on our laurels. We have very concrete plans for further development. The key is to continue strengthening our position both in the CAB and vacuum segments. Emerging markets are now global leaders in development, and we want to be part of that. That’s why, for almost two years, we have been running a succession programme for the managing director role. We chose someone who will ensure the continuation of our chosen direction and further growth of new business opportunities,” Woźniak continued. “At the same time, I would like to thank Liu for his contribution to the development of Seco/Warwick in China, for his loyalty, and for consistently achieving our goals.”
