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-Spearheaded the successful rollout of Ford's new dealership identity programs, Ford Signature (100+ locations since 2021) and Ford Beyond (90+ locations since 2023) across China. -Led and mentored a team of 10+ dealership design professionals, fostering a high-performing team that consistently delivered projects on time and within budget. -Established a Center of Excellence for Facility Design Standards, providing valuable support and insights to sales and service teams. -Oversaw the renovation of over 500 dealerships, transitioning them to the new Ford Signature and Ford Beyond design programs. -Partnered effectively with Ford's joint ventures (CAFNEV & JMC) in China, ensuring seamless collaboration throughout all design and construction phases for both new and renovated dealerships. -Acted as the key liaison between Ford's global design agency and the China JV, ensuring consistent application of design and construction standards across all projects. -Proactively identified and proposed design modifications to meet local market needs while aligning with global Customer Experience (CX) and digital architecture strategies. -Developed and maintained a comprehensive facility design manual for all JVs, ensuring consistent brand implementation and operational efficiency. -Reported directly to the Director of Network Great China.

-Led and managed a team of 10+ design professionals across Asia Pacific (China, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, India, Thailand, Vietnam, etc.) to successfully deliver over 300 dealership facility designs, consistently meeting project deadlines and budget targets. -Spearheaded the launch of a high-traffic retail pilot program in Shanghai, China (December 2019), playing a key role in site selection, landlord negotiations, dealer training, and site activation. -Drove the successful implementation of Ford's new Corporate Identity (CI) program – Ford Signature – across Asia Pacific, encompassing over 100 dealerships. This initiative led to improved brand consistency and enhanced customer experience. -Developed and mentored a high-performing Dealership Design team, fostering a collaborative and efficient working environment. -Established a Center of Excellence for Facility Design Standards, providing valuable support and insights to sales and service teams across Asia Pacific. -Oversaw over 300 dealership renovation projects, transitioning them to the new interior refresh program across Asia Pacific markets. -Successfully secured buy-in from Asia Pacific market leads for the new Dealership CI standard, ensuring its effective implementation across new and existing facilities. -Served as the key liaison between Ford's global design agency and local markets across Asia Pacific, ensuring consistent application of design and construction standards and meticulous management of project documentation. -Proactively identified and recommended design adaptations to meet local market requirements while aligning with global Customer Experience (CX) and digital architecture strategies. -Developed and maintained a comprehensive facility design manual for all Asia Pacific markets, ensuring consistent brand implementation and operational efficiency. -Reported to the Director of Network Great China/IMG.

Taught a Visual Merchandising and Customer Experience course to Fashion Interior students at Donghua University, incorporating a collaborative project with H&M on sustainable fashion in the third year. This partnership provided students with valuable real-world experience in developing sustainable and customer-centric retail strategies.

Partnered with Encore Group to develop and deliver complete design solutions for FMCG clients, contributing to new business development and enhancing client relationships. This involved developing innovative layout designs, shop drawings and creating 3D renderings of the final design, etc.

-Oversaw daily operations and retail strategy for the Shanghai branch, driving a 35% increase in revenue and a 50% boost in brand awareness. -Played a key role in Acf Home dealer recruitment in China, defining franchise holder profiles and developing commercial and financial policies that facilitated network expansion. -Led the new store development program, successfully securing new retail locations through strategic venue scouting and contract negotiations with landlords. -Conducted comprehensive feasibility studies for potential retail locations, providing detailed evaluations to colleagues for informed decision-making in lease negotiations. -Performed in-depth competitor analyses, gathering and synthesizing market intelligence on competing brands to inform strategic recommendations.

-Successfully launched over 80 Qoros dealerships between 2014 and 2015, overseeing all aspects of design and implementation from concept development to construction completion. -Led the development and implementation of Qoros's advanced customer experience and dealership design strategy, partnering with external creative agencies to create innovative retail formats. -Spearheaded the development of key customer experience touchpoints, including furniture, millwork, signage, and digital interactive systems, from concept to rollout. -Ensured the integrity and quality of all dealership designs, meticulously managing design intent, detailing, material palettes, code compliance, and project schedules. -Presented project concepts and designs to top management, effectively communicating design intent, site analysis, and customer journey mapping. -Proactively identified and resolved site-related feasibility challenges, proposing innovative design solutions to ensure successful project delivery. -Collaborated with the marketing team to support retail marketing and design development initiatives, ensuring alignment between brand strategy and customer experience. -Managed the review and specification of all materials and finishes, ensuring high-quality standards and brand consistency across all dealerships. -Effectively managed external design consultants, providing clear project briefs and ensuring seamless collaboration throughout the design process. -Led the in-house dealership design team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. -Partnered with Construction Project Managers to review and approve construction drawings, ensuring accurate implementation of design specifications.

-Successfully launched over 40 Buick and Chevrolet dealerships across China between 2008 and 2009, overseeing all design and implementation phases from concept development to construction completion. -Developed and implemented design guidelines for all Shanghai General Motors showrooms in China, ensuring consistent brand standards and high-quality design across the dealer network. -Presented project concepts and designs to stakeholders, effectively communicating design intent, site analysis, and customer journey mapping to secure buy-in and project approvals. -Proactively identified and resolved site-related feasibility challenges, proposing innovative design solutions to ensure successful project delivery and minimize construction delays. -Partnered with the marketing team to support retail marketing initiatives, aligning showroom design with brand strategy and customer experience objectives. -Effectively managed external design consultants, providing clear project briefs and overseeing the design process to ensure high-quality deliverables and adherence to project timelines. -Managed the design handover process to the execution team, ensuring seamless transition and accurate implementation of design specifications. -Collaborated with Construction Project Managers to review and approve construction drawings, guaranteeing adherence to design standards and minimizing construction errors.

-Led a team of 4 design professionals developing creative and effective plans and conceptual designs for 10+ projects, including the creation of detailed models and coordination of all implementation phases.