Xiaofeng Zhang

Vice President Of Business Development at Protean Electric
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Chinese Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President Of Business Development
      • Oct 2021 - Present

    • Vice President of Strategy Alliance
      • Aug 2019 - Oct 2021

    • United Kingdom
    • Environmental Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Vice President China - DTS
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

    • Chief Engineer
      • Apr 2014 - Sep 2018

      Develop engineering solution for automotive industry

  • Froude Hofmann Ltd
    • Worcester, United Kingdom
    • China Operation Manager
      • Nov 2012 - Mar 2014

      Business Strategy Improvement; Major Project Management; Business Development; Business Strategy Improvement; Major Project Management; Business Development;

    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • General Manager Antonov Chongqing
      • Apr 2011 - May 2012

      I joined Antonov as the general manager of Antonov Chongqing (Antonov’s WOFE in China) and the supervisory officer to the EFA board (Antonov’s JV in China). My key responsibility is to provide operational and technical support to EFA. My other roles include operational management of Antonov Chongqing; Chinese legislature support to Antonov board; commercial development of TX-6 transmission and promote Antonov’s new technologies and engineering services to Chinese market. Key accomplishments: • Developed a TX-6 transmission production road map; • Maintained seamless technical communication between Antonov and EFA; • Provided technical support for three TX-6 commercial programs; • Restructured Antonov Chongqing operation to improve its technical, finance and PR function; • Presented Antonov and its electric vehicle transmission technology at TM Symposium in Beijing; • Designed and published Antonov’s first company brochure for China market; Show less

    • United Kingdom
    • Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Business Development Manager
      • Nov 2010 - Apr 2011

      I joined Romax as a business development manager for Chinese market. Due to the delay in product launch, I actually functioned as the assistant to the transportation division director. Key accomplishments: • Completed 2011 division budget; • Supported regional sales activities for major clients (mainly Europe and China); • Completed operation benchmark study to support business strategy planning; • Comprehensive report of market analysis for passenger vehicle transmission technologies. Show less

    • Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • CAE Analyst & EFA Liaison Officer
      • Jan 2008 - Oct 2010

      After graduation, I Joined Antonov as a CAE analyst, trained to use Romax Designer for system transmission design and optimization. My CAE skills quickly expanded into wet clutch design, driveline gear ratio design, transmission efficiency optimization and etc. Sep 2009, Antonov announced its new Chinese joint venture to produce TX-6 transmission. My role transformed into engineering and purchasing liaison officer to further utilize my language skill and engineering knowledge. Key accomplishments: • Design and development of a six speed automatic transmission (TX-6) • Developed over 30 variants of the entire transmission using advanced CAE tools, reduced the transmission size, weight and part count; • By applying Chinese manufacturing processes, the drivetrain design was optimized for manufacturing, assembly and cost; • HET transmission concept design, over 15 design variations-electric vehicle application • Project to design a three-speed transmission for the electric drive version of the Jaguar XJ model, my job role was to assist the chief designer to complete the concept design phase with over 15 design variations. • Design and development of a two speed mechanical gearbox for the engine accessory drive application • Ford FAI 5R55 and SWRC rally transmission consultant project Show less

    • Head chef and operation manager
      • Aug 2007 - Dec 2007

      Japanese sushi restaurant in Leeds. Japanese sushi restaurant in Leeds.

Education

  • University of Leeds
    Master, Automotive Engineering
    2002 - 2007

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