I am an experienced product manager with a background that also covers project management and business development. I have over 10 years experience in multinational companies and startups working across Asia and Europe, focused on building digital products, Innovation, digital transformation and UX design projects. Key Skills and QualificationsProduct Owner (CSPO) | Agile Project Management (CSM) | Lean Startup | Design Thinking | Design Sprint | User Research | Workshop Facilitation | Interdisciplinary communication and presentation | Having led projects across various industries, I possess the expertise, experience and interdisciplinary thinking crucial to work effectively in a dynamic work environment - always with the user and customer at the center.I am a structured, proactive, sociable team-player that puts the customer in focus when I work. I value and enjoy communicating with C-level executives, and using an empathic approach, I align various stakeholders’ focus and surpass their expectations. As a multilingual (Norwegian, English, Turkish and Chinese) and multicultural person, I enjoy working in diverse and interdisciplinary teams. At the intersection of design, business and technology, I am a creative sparring partner for customers and teams helping to create value at all levels. Reach out for new projects and challenges concerning digital transformation, business design, UX/UI design and digital product development.📞+47 4638 4741💻 cem.buze@gmail.com
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Technology AdvisorGnist Teknologirådgivere Mar 2020 - Jan 2021Oslo, NorwayGnist is a newly established niche consulting company. First and foremost, we are curious problem solvers. Secondly, we are advisors who are passionate about the opportunities that technology provides our society. Our team consists of experienced consultants who are passionate about using themselves and their knowledge to make a difference for our clients. We aim to become the leaders in technology management. We believe that in the digital age, it is foremost knowledge about the use of… Show more Gnist is a newly established niche consulting company. First and foremost, we are curious problem solvers. Secondly, we are advisors who are passionate about the opportunities that technology provides our society. Our team consists of experienced consultants who are passionate about using themselves and their knowledge to make a difference for our clients. We aim to become the leaders in technology management. We believe that in the digital age, it is foremost knowledge about the use of technology to deliver value that is the key to success. Our advisors have a strong understanding of business and technology and thrive working at the intersection of people, process and technology. We are a company of people who care - about the results we create, about our footprint and about the people we meet. Our vision is to create the best workplace by building the company on our values; freedom, curiosity and passion. We understand people as a whole and are convinced that we all perform our best professionally when we are well and have sufficient challenges. Show less -
Business Development ManagerMing Labs Oct 2014 - May 2019Shanghai City, ChinaMING Labs is a German digital innovation and transformation company servicing Fortune500 companies and innovative startups.Had a dual role, primarily in business development and consultative sales, and secondarilyin product/project management.Full ownership of the sales cycle. Found and managed leads and acquired clients byusing an effective mix of outbound and inbound strategies. Prepared proposals/presentations and presented to key stakeholders. Negotiated… Show more MING Labs is a German digital innovation and transformation company servicing Fortune500 companies and innovative startups.Had a dual role, primarily in business development and consultative sales, and secondarilyin product/project management.Full ownership of the sales cycle. Found and managed leads and acquired clients byusing an effective mix of outbound and inbound strategies. Prepared proposals/presentations and presented to key stakeholders. Negotiated terms, contracts and retainers.Moreover, I participated in and won tenders. Lastly, I tracked and engaged with the larger design and innovation community.Key Achievements• Acquired United Technologies Corporation as a client, sold and managed more than 20projects focused on digital transformation, design thinking and product innovation acrossmultiple business units in Asia and Europe.• Denza (50/50 owned by Daimler and BYD); Won the tender for UX design of theinstrument cluster and multi-media hub of a new electric vehicle. Managed a team ofdesigners in scoping, agile project management, as well as concept design and delivery ofthe first interactive prototype. The company increased revenue by 85% and won designawards at the Beijing Auto Show.• Won Stokke, a Norwegian premium children’s furniture and accessories producer, as aclient. As Stokke’s innovation and digital partner in China, I managed product innovationprojects using design thinking, facilitating workshops and design sprints to create digitalprototypes.• Acquired Yi Technology, an innovative camera and computer vision technology company,as a client and led projects for product and service innovation as well as UX design fortheir 4k-action and dashboard camera. This contributed to consolidating the position of Yitechnology products as the “the GoPro killer” in the market.• Managed the design and development for beta roll-out and v1.0 to App Store of YeYu, asocial marketing management platform based in Shanghai. Show less -
FounderŞanghay Köfte Club Apr 2014 - Oct 2014Shanghai City, ChinaEvents and gastro-club pop-up with Turkish cuisine accompanied by disco house music byinternational DJs. Created the concept, established the customer network, managed media,social and marketing campaigns. I held more than 10 events in Shanghai.
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Sales ManagerÅäö Brands Jul 2013 - Mar 2014Shanghai, KinaÅÄÖ Brands is a Swedish brand agency based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. We work mainlywith European and U.S brands offering full range services within the fields of production &sourcing, retail & distribution and consultation. Official distributor China/HK:Cheap Monday® www.cheapmonday.comMarshall Artist® http://www.marshallartist.co.uk/ 5Preview® www.5preview.seBlood is the new black™ www.bloodisthenewblack.comNeuw Denim® www.neuwdenim.com Supreme Being®… Show more ÅÄÖ Brands is a Swedish brand agency based in Shanghai and Hong Kong. We work mainlywith European and U.S brands offering full range services within the fields of production &sourcing, retail & distribution and consultation. Official distributor China/HK:Cheap Monday® www.cheapmonday.comMarshall Artist® http://www.marshallartist.co.uk/ 5Preview® www.5preview.seBlood is the new black™ www.bloodisthenewblack.comNeuw Denim® www.neuwdenim.com Supreme Being® www.supremebeing.comTSHIRT STORE™ www.tshirtstoreonline.comDedicated ID™ www.dedicatedbrand.comMade™ www.tshirtstoreonline.comApply™ www.applybrand.comSusan Bijl® www.susanbijl.comFor more information and references, visit - www.aaobrands.comÅÄÖ Brands is a Swedish brand agency based in Shanghai and Hong Kong, working mainlywith European and U.S brands offering full range of services within the fields of production,sourcing, retail, distribution and consulting.I managed market entry campaigns of European fashion brands on the Chinese market via ecommerceplatforms and flash sales campaigns.Key Achievements• Successfully managed social media campaigns on WeChat and executed several flashsalescampaigns on various flash sales platforms such as Glamour Sales and VIP.com Show less -
Administrative OfficerBorochemie Asia Co. Sep 2011 - Sep 2012Shanghai ChinaLeading supplier of Turkish Boron Chemicals to ChinaPrimarily responsible for supporting executive manager in Business development, marketing and research for clients ranging from wholesalers to world-leading Chinese SOE’s.Secondarily, conducted industry-specific and macroeconomic research on Asia and China to support headquarters in their long-term strategic planning.Clients:• China Minmetals Corp.• Jushi Group• Shandong LinuoKey Achievements•… Show more Leading supplier of Turkish Boron Chemicals to ChinaPrimarily responsible for supporting executive manager in Business development, marketing and research for clients ranging from wholesalers to world-leading Chinese SOE’s.Secondarily, conducted industry-specific and macroeconomic research on Asia and China to support headquarters in their long-term strategic planning.Clients:• China Minmetals Corp.• Jushi Group• Shandong LinuoKey Achievements• Negotiated with high-level Chinese officials and industry owners on multi-million dollarorders. Planned and executed multi-national, large-scale projects involving interculturalteams.• Built and managed business intelligence dashboard using raw import-export data. Show less
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Business Development DirectorMm International Jun 2005 - Jan 2010Shanghai City, ChinaImport-Export company focused on SME clients for garments and food.Had a dual role where I in my primary role did market entry research, product positioningand led the sales of predominantly organic Italian boutique wines and other gourmetproducts to China. In my secondary role, I managed the production of garments forinternational brands.Clients:• SWISSeau• Le Vigne di Zamo• Casa di Terra• Zago Beer• Benetton• Ricco Vero• Mandala•… Show more Import-Export company focused on SME clients for garments and food.Had a dual role where I in my primary role did market entry research, product positioningand led the sales of predominantly organic Italian boutique wines and other gourmetproducts to China. In my secondary role, I managed the production of garments forinternational brands.Clients:• SWISSeau• Le Vigne di Zamo• Casa di Terra• Zago Beer• Benetton• Ricco Vero• Mandala• Gina tricotKey Achievements• Led the sourcing, import and sales for a portfolio of fine Italian wines and gourmetproducts to China. I Identified sales channels, planned and executed on conceivedbusiness plan. I organised sales events, as well as PR and BTL campaigns.• I was an Integral part of the marketing and sales operations of SWISSeau (a premiumSwiss bottled water startup in China). I Identified sales channels, planned and executed onconceived business plan. I organised sales events, as well as PR and BTL campaigns.• Production and servicing for international garment brands such as Benetton and RiccoVero.• Managed various marketing activities such as website renewal and media campaigns. Show less
Cem Buze Education Details
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Mandarin Chinese And Media Sciences Studies, Double Degree With Beijing University -
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Asker CollegeHigh School Diploma
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Cem Buze's current role is Product Manager for Allente’s portfolio of streaming apps (Linear & VOD) for the Nordics..
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Cem Buze attended University Of Oslo (Uio), Fudan University, University Of Oslo (Uio), Beijing Language And Culture University, University Of Oslo (Uio), Asker College.
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