GROWTH
12 MILLION PAIRS PER YEAR
SHARING
SINCE 1992
5 CONTINENTS
FRUITION
100+ CLIENTS
30 years
Let’s Build Lea’s Future Together
TEAM OF HUNDREDS
THREE OFFICES
PERSERVERANCE
TRUSTED SUPPLIER
PERSISTENCE
RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT
1992
In 1992, during the peak of China’s reform and opening-up era, our founders Monika Hu & Sean Shao made a strategic decision to venture into the export trade, focusing primarily on shoes, clothing, and other products in the Eastern European market
Photos feature our founders Monika and Sean with some of our first clients within the footwear industry
1995
To broaden our global presence, the founders Monika and Sean chose to formally register LEA International Group Ltd in Hong Kong
This is a photo taken in 1995 at Yuanchenxin Building. The team members at that time were (from left to right): Wu Lijie, Huang Ke, Shao Qing, Sean (Wei) Shao, Monika (Zhaowen) Hu, and Zuo Yu
2001
After nearly a decade of building an extensive supplier network in China, we successfully launched our first overseas factories in Vietnam to expand our capabilities.
With LEA’s robust growing operations, we welcomed new additions to our team each year. Our team increased into the hundreds, and we set up new offices in Quanzhou, Wenzhou, and Taizhou. The new youthful talent continuously bring fresh vitality and energy.
2005
To improve customer service and elevate the overall value of our products, the company adopted the philosophy of "development drives growth."
Pictured to the left, our R&D center the Lea Product Creation Center (LPCC) officially opened its doors to clients.
2013
As we celebrated our 20th anniversary, Lea optimized our overseas supply chain with a newly established team for international material preparation, responding to the continuous growth in overseas orders and ensuring supply chain stability and quality.
In the following five years, Lea further extended our supply chain into Bangladesh and Myanmar to diversify capabilities.
2019
Lea has initiated a sustainability program focused on researching and investing in eco-friendly solutions.
With clients now placing orders for our first environmentally-conscious products, we have strategically reoriented to prioritize sustainable footwear in our business objectives.
2022
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the company expresses gratitude for the opportunities given by this era, the dedication of the Lea team, customer support, and supplier collaboration.
Past successes set a solid foundation, and we anticipate a brighter future, moving forward with dreams in hand.