Zhang Daocai is a Chinese businessman, the chairman of Sanhua Holding Group (SZSE: 002050), a major industrial conglomerate. His group's interests span refrigeration, air conditioning and automotive thermal management components as well as finance.

He founded Sanhua in 1984. The company's refrigeration and air conditioning parts arm, Zhejiang Sanhua Intelligent Controls, was listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2005.

• Core Company: Sanhua Holding Group (Refrigeration, air conditioning, and automotive components).
• Founding: Founded Sanhua in 1984.
• Key Customers: Supplies international brands such as BMW and Panasonic.

Zhang Daocai's career is defined by his success in industrial manufacturing and his strategic diversification into finance. His structural achievement is tied to building Sanhua into a global supplier with 48 factories across the globe, supplying critical components to major international brands like BMW and Panasonic.

The company expanded its public listing, achieving a dual listing on the Hong Kong stock exchange in June 2025. His son, Zhang Yabo, is the chairman of the listed arm, while his younger son, Zhang Shaobo, serves as its director.

• Global Footprint: Operates 48 factories across the globe.
• Succession: Sons Zhang Yabo and Zhang Shaobo hold key roles in the listed arm.