Currently, I am Country Holding Officer and Country Finance Officer, ABB China and General Manager at ABB (China) Limited. ABB is a leading global technology company that energized the transformation of society and industry to achieve a more productive, sustainable future. By connecting software to its electrification, robotics, automation and motion portfolio, ABB pushes the boundaries of technology to drive performance to new levels. With a history of excellence stretching back more than 130 years, ABB’s success is driven by about 105,000 talented employees in over 100 countrieswww.abb.comAt ABB, my current responsibilities and past experience include the following:- General Manager at ABB China holding company with investments in around 30 ABB subsidiaries/JV companies with 15,000 employees across China- Country Holding Officer, ensuring compliance with all country requirements, laws and regulations and represent ABB in China on the local governance and fiduciary level- Facilitation of ABB China Leadership Council and other collaboration platforms addressing topics that impact multiple ABB Business Areas and their employees- Leadership role in Finance operations in China, including oversight on Tax, Treasury, Accounting & Reporting, Internal Controls, Controlling, Real Estate, IS and M&A- Leadership role in various internal restructuring, productivity enhancement and transformational change management projects- Experience in M&A integration and carve-out projects- Chairman of the board or board member at various wholly-owned or joint venture companies in China- External representation towards Chinese authorities, embassies and chambers of commerce, including past board member roles at various chambers or commerce- Regional Chief Financial Officer for the Asia, Middle-East and Africa region, responsible for the coordination of Group Finance priorities in the region. ABB has discontinued its regional structure effective January 2020, and this role has ceased to exist- Hub Manager for Global Business Services (transactional and expert services) in North AsiaPrior to joining ABB, I had more than 20 years of experience with EY as an advisor to multinational companies in Germany, the U.S., and since 2004 in China, focusing on Assurance, Fraud Investigation & Dispute Services and on key account and relationship management.I am fluent in German and English, and have good language skills in French and basic skills in Mandarin.