Experience

GSMA

• United Kingdom
• Telecommunications
• 700 & Above Employee

• Commercial Development Director

  • Aug 2018 - Present

  The GSMA represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide, uniting more than 750 operators with almost 400 companies in the broader mobile ecosystem, including handset and device makers, software companies, equipment providers and internet companies, as well as organizations in adjacent industry sectors. The GSMA also produces the industry-leading MWC events held annually in Barcelona, Los Angeles and Shanghai, as well as the Mobile 360 Series of regional conferences. • Develop a clear understanding of Asia Pacific competitor landscape and make recommendations to Head of Events, Asia on approach to remain competitive and maintain our leadership of the industry. • Develop relationships within the Asia Pacific appropriate government entities to garner support the Events and GSMA platforms. • Direct input in to event strategy and planning. • Build strong network across Shanghai to create and identify new commercial partnerships and business opportunities. • Build strong network across key countries within Asia Pacific to create and identify new commercial partnerships and business opportunities. • Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship and coaching within the GSMA Shanghai Office • Continue to strengthen the working relationship between our Hong Kong and Shanghai Offices • Support on sales led key meetings, roadshows and activities Show less



Xcelerate Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Wholesale

• Operations Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2018

  Xcelerate is a long-term growth-stage private equity investor, driving steady and compound business growth for entrepreneurs with systematic value-add and generating stable and superior return for investors with no periodic transaction cost as in ordinary PE/VC fund. •Support the Chairman in the overall running and quality operation of Xcelerate and its portfolio companies •Oversee company operations to insure efficiency, quality, service and cost-effective management of resources •Work closely with the executive team on key business initiatives •Analyze market data, business trends and operating metrics to aid investment decision-making •Liaise with external and internal stakeholders to the deals involved •Responsible for human resource management •Review procedures and recommend solutions in order to improve efficiencies •Create development plans for staff and implement training initiatives; •Lead operation team to hit overall goals and KPI based on company's strategy and policy. •Improve staff capability, develop and coach them to support company long term growth and build operation team with high qualification, quality and efficiency. •Manages and supervises staff members Show less



Innovation Norway

• Norway
• International Trade and Development
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Manager

  • Mar 2008 - Jun 2014

  Innovation Norway is the Norwegian Government's most important instrument for innovation and development of Norwegian enterprises and industry. Support companies in developing their competitive advantage and to enhance innovation. Norwegian enterprises have access to a broad business support system as well as financial means. Innovation Norway provides competence, advisory services, promotional services and network services. • Lead and direct project team. • Undertake and present focused market research, explore additional or new business opportunities in China for Norwegian companies. • Provide professional advice and guidance to companies regarding trade and investment in China. This will include conducting company meetings, advising on market entry strategies, assessing market readiness, import regulations and certification requirements, identification and screening of potential business partners and setting up a trading entity in China. • Constantly develop new market contacts and networks across a number of industry sectors. • Develop strong working relationships and to work in collaboration with key partners. • Track the on-going development of the commercial environment in the sectors, and be able to relate this to the needs of Norwegian companies. • Establish and maintain excellent and long-term relationship with domestic government departments, industry associations and related enterprises. • Organize and support events for Norwegian business in China, work closely with key stakeholders like Embassy, Consulate General, and Norwegian Business Association. • Undertake and support wider promotional activities to raise the awareness of Norway in China. Show less



Augus Partners Inc

• Financial Services

• Senior Consultant

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2007

  Augus Partners is a corporate and investment advisory firm based in Beijing. It has an exceptional record of developing and completing profitable public and private transactions together with clients, who are leading multinationals and Chinese groups. • Assist in the preparation of project proposals. • Conduct business research, interviews work. • Advisory ideas, proposals and business management solutions. • Market research industry trends, good collection and analysis related to industry trends, industry analysis and market forecasts writing analysis reports. Show less