Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 22 years of experience in corporate responsibility, sustainability, and leadership strategy, the expert has led numerous international and local projects. Previously held roles such as founder and director, the expert has advised corporations like Nestle and Unilever. Career highlights include organizing sustainability hackathons and developing CSR strategies for major firms. The expert has cultivated partnerships with multinational companies and led large volunteer initiatives, demonstrating strong leadership and project management skills. Additionally, responsibilities have included teaching sustainability and responsible leadership to MBA students, showcasing expertise in education and capacity building.

Project experience and donor exposure

Worked across diverse projects involving collaboration with international corporations such as Nestle, Bayer, Henkel, and Danone in project implementation and capacity building. The focus has been on corporate responsibility and sustainability strategies, with sector-specific involvement in food and agriculture, labor migration, urbanization, and consumer waste. The geographic scope of these projects was primarily in Shanghai, China, engaging with multinational firms and academic institutions in sustainability-focused initiatives.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in civil society and NGOs, SME and private sector, corporate social responsibility, and marketing, the expert has held leadership roles such as founder and managing director. The interdisciplinary knowledge spans food and agriculture, labor migration, urbanization, and consumer waste. Geographically, the work is primarily concentrated in Shanghai, China, with significant involvement in Greater China, including Hong Kong and Beijing. This experience has provided deep familiarity with regional development issues and cultural dynamics, engaging with various projects across Greater China, including Chengdu.

Languages and education

The expert is a native English speaker and has advanced proficiency in Mandarin Chinese. These language skills have been utilized extensively in professional settings, particularly in Shanghai, China, where the expert has founded and managed multiple initiatives and collaborated with international and local teams. The educational background includes an MBA in International Management from Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona, United States, completed between May 2000 and December 2001. Additionally, the expert obtained a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Finance and Economics from the University of Missouri, United States, completed from August 1992 to December 1997.