Zhang Lan, Chairwoman of South Beauty Co Ltd

In 2000, Zhang Lan founded South Beauty Food & Beverage Co Ltd, then grew it into a chain with two distinct restaurant brands and more than 50 operations across China.

Her avowed mission is to spread Chinese food culture - especially delicate Sichuan cuisine - throughout the world.

As the official caterer for the Beijing Olympic Games, the Shanghai Expo and other world-class forums, South Beauty has earned an international reputation.