The case explores the journey of Marek Claassen, a German art lover who transformed a passion for building databases for local art galleries into a commercial venture that ranks artists worldwide. Artfacts seeks to rank all artists as transparently as the facts allow.

Lenovo origins date back to 1984 in China. Over time it became the number one PC company in the world. It now seeks to transform and become not just a PC maker but a solution provider to enterprises undergoing digital transformation. The chief HR officer must decide how she will ensure that Lenovo has enough competent leaders to ensure its successful transformation.