A customer-focused Business Leader with significant accomplishments in sales, sales management, marketing, business development, and key account management.My strengths include initiating and developing C-suite relationships, generating business opportunities, and exceeding revenue targets. I provide exceptional consultative sales, communication, strategy development, and management skills.I have a strong interest in interactive marketing and best practices in digital transformation.CAREER HIGHLIGHTS• Two decades of sales and leadership experience resulting in $36M in new revenue across six companies.• A strong global network of C-Suite and board-level contacts (60% U.S.-based, 40% global).• Proven record of developing and maintaining high-revenue accounts with Fortune 1000 companies.• Thought leader in mobile marketing and digital media for B2B and consumer segments.• Global experience. Languages include English, Chinese, Italian.MY BACKGROUNDI work at The Conference Board, a trusted source of insights for helping members to anticipate what’s ahead, improve business performance, and better serve society. I develop relationships with C-Suite business leaders in companies with annual revenues of up to $120B. Previously, I was Asia Regional Director at The Conference Board where I managed the Singapore-based Sales Team and led business development for China. In one year, I increased team performance by 200%. As the Engagement Director for the China Center, I grew membership by 44% in two years, winning new accounts with Apple, Audi, Citi, Corning, Dow, Gap, Medtronic, and Walmart.Before The Conference Board, I was Senior Strategy Planner at Blue Focus Communication Group, Asia’s largest advertising and marketing agency network, providing Strategy, Digital, Advertising, Media, Social, PR, Branding, CRM, Data, E-Commerce, and Mobile solutions.I also served as Managing Director at BluInc Media, Singapore's leading media group. I developed and executed business strategy across three offices, reporting to the CEO.Earlier in my career, I was VP of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai where I achieved the highest growth (peak of 3,500 members) and highest satisfaction (92% reported ‘extremely satisfied’) in 100-year Chamber history. Previously, I was Managing Director at 21 Communications, a digital marketing and media company. I graduated from the University of California at Berkeley (Summa Cum Laude) and completed coursework at Johns Hopkins University SAIS, Meiji Gakuin University, Japan, and the University of Bologna, Italy.
Listed skills include Business Strategy and China Business Development.
