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United States

CNGR ADVANCED MATERIALS, INC. Global Recycling Division: Dec. 2022-May 2024 Director North America: Lead the development of CNGR entry into the USA market establishing EV battery recycling business. Focused identification of technology leaders, equipment suppliers, identifying potential JV partners and OEM and EV Battery scrap sourcing to become a leading partner closed loop supply chain in the EV battery recycling market supporting CNGR’s number one global PCAM manufacturing position.

Pudong, Shanghai, China

Gotion, a Global leader in Battery and BMS technology for the Automotive and Energy storage industries. Hired responsible for global development of 3 business units, Passenger and Commerical Vehicles, Energy Storage Systems and Consumer Power Storage: focusing on factory expansions in North America and Europe, supplier localization, and development of Global Supply Chain organization report to CEO.

Shanghai, China

June 2018- June 2021: VITESCO, Inc. -Purchasing Head Asia ET BU Asia: Promoted to Head of Purchasing Asia Vitesco, formerly known as Continental Power Train: Report to Vitesco ET Global Purchasing Head.• Leading a team of 25 highly skilled individuals (grown from original 6 HC); managing the product builds for 4 different product lines consisting of; fully electric 3-1 Motors, 48V BSG engines, 48V BMS and Battery packs, and Inverters. • Over 1.5 billion Euros in PVO sourcing acquisitions • Insure project and product delivery through conceptualization, design optimizations with early supplier engagement D1 project through to SOP. • Manage strategic localization plans and CRP(VAVE) initiatives. • Coordinate cross functional teams throughout Asia and Global organization and functions KPI for the region. • Meet BOM target cost for all SOP projects. • Hands on managed procurement of new technologies and Assy/Buy partnerships; 48V Motor, 20 Ah Cell and 3-1 Reducer supplier assessment, negotiations and final nominations. October 2017- June 2018: Continental, Inc. -SQM Manager HEV Division Asia: Global leader in automotive OEM parts, hired to manage OEM supplier quality and project and product audits for the HEV Division, Hybrid Electric Vehicles. Lead team of 3 SQM, report to Purchasing Head Asia.• Oversee teams supplier and quality inspections/Audits • Drive supplier's system improvement, “quality first” mindset • Supplier pre-approval and project APQP qualifications • OEM project and OEM customer coordination • Improve the Lesson Learned effectiveness in product design phase & process design phase • Assure the process compliance of regional projects • Certified IATF16949 (Chinese Language Tested)

Shanghai, China

July 2015-June 2017: Graco, Inc-Sales and Marketing Director Contractor Equipment Division (CED)-Asia Pacific: Graco is an American company the world’s leader in fluid management. I managed the sales and marketing activities for the CED Division of Graco throughout Asia Pacific, a 35 million-dollar sales and marketing organization of 46 people based in China, ANZ, India, SE Asia, Korea and Japan.

Shanghai City, China

Business Development Manager Asia-Kenmac, Inc. American based private consulting firm focused on improving manufacturing operations by lowering costs, improving quality and insuring on time deliveries for EOM partners; turnkey operations helping companies improve their outsource manufacturing.

Suzhou, Jiangsu, China

Business Turn Around Project, 6 month project completed in 4.Operations Manager-MML Marine: A Scottish based company manufacturing accommodation modules and custom containers, based in Suzhou, China, responsible for the day-to-day manufacturing operations, and turning around a distressed operation.

Shanghai

Managing 3M Global Subsidiaries-Asia Business Development Manager APAC: First person on the ground hired to develop 3M's newly acquired subsidiaries in Asia; selling NON-3M branded products independent of 3M local Asian Subsidiaries: selling adhesives and sealants throughout Asia. Northstar Chemicals www.northstarchemicals.com , EMFI sealants www.emfi.com , Polyfoam www.polyfoam.cc , . Venture Tape www.venturetape.com• Manage existing sales distribution throughout Asia, B2B and direct project sales• Direct P&L responsibility for EMFI China commercial operations

Shanghai

Started my own firm, focusing on market entry strategies, distribution management, channel marketing, and brand building in the software and consumer product industries, being retained or hired as an in-house strategic partner, major projects:• Technomics Asia, Inc., Senior Consultant, retained by U.K.’s no. 1 electric shower company, Triton Inc., and the US based World Kitchen, Inc. a world leader in kitchenware assisting in the implementation and development of their business plan and market entry strategy for imported sales leading to local manufacturing. Some of my responsibilities are to provide in-depth market analysis of the retail and trade channels, competitor and pricing analysis, outline key potential partners in the value chain while outlining industry benchmarks and standards and doing due diligence on all prospective partners. • Quinstreet Inc, Regional Sales Manager, retained by the USA #1 direct selling software solution provider of CRM software for independent sales networks and individual promotions. The first person on the ground to develop market entry strategy in charge of regional sales throughout Asia, focusing on Greater China direct sales companies.• GRACO, Inc., Business Development Specialist- CED: The world’s largest maker of airless sprayers for the construction, automotive and manufacturing finishing industries. In-house contracted consultant, focusing on channel marketing and business development; developed programs to expand their present distribution partners’ business; created and implemented new market strategies to expand into channels into national accounts, by seamlessly transforming their distribution network into a comprehensive nationwide authorized service network.• H 2 H CARE, Sales Supervisor Asia, retained by a leader in Managed Healthcare Software Solutions; market entry strategy, distributor/partner sourcing, and direct sales to key accounts in the Asia region, specifically Singapore, HK, and China.

Shanghai

Sales Manager-Asia: CELSIS, Inc. The world’s leading biotech firm for ATP Bioluminescent end product screening; managing sales and distribution of lab equipment (luminometers), reagents and consumables throughout Asia, reporting to the CEO, USA• Distributor management and direct sales lab equipment, reagents and consumables to the pharmaceutical, personal care and beverage industries.• Manage key Global Accounts: J&J. P&G, Colgate, Pfizer, GSK, Wyeth, Abbot Labs, Searle, Warner Lambert, Unilever, Avon, Beiersdorf, Parmalot Dairy, Friesland Dairy. • Establish new distributors and market development strategies for India, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia and New Zealand.

Shanghai

The world’s largest power tool manufacture: responsibilities including PRC, Hong Kong, and Taiwan managing sales, marketing, and service of Black & Decker and Dewalt brand products, reporting to the V-P of Asia.• Full P&L responsibility for the three markets including key ratios of balance sheet,working capital, inventory and cash flow.• Manage 5 offices in three regions with a total staff of 38• Opened three company owned and operated Service Centers/retail sales outlets: Taipei, Guangzhou and Beijing, the first of its kind in the industry reducing warranty costs • Coordinated with wholly owned factory Suzhou and J-V in Shenzhen, monthly purchases and inventory management, forecasting throughout the value chain.• National accounts management, conceptualized, and managed Walmart, Carrefour, Metro, B&Q, and Local retail outlets: range negotiation, marketing, sell through promotions, plan-o-grams and after sales service.

Beijing

One of America’s largest coatings company, hired as Market Development Manager, Beijing in April 1997, promoted to Chief Representative, Beijing Representative Office January 1998, reporting to the Vice-President International-USA.• Created, implemented and managed market entry strategy for China. • Joint Venture partner procurement: planning and negotiating strategies, marketing and sales due diligence of prospective partners, and J-V sales and marketing business plan.• Established, supervised and supported a China wide sales network of 11 “Paint Partners” (distributors with Franchised stores)• Directed, conceptualized and monitored the opening of 16 Dedicated Sherwin Williams Paint Store outlets in Southern and Central China.• Opened and established The Sherwin Williams Co., Representative Office Beijing, China.• Managed Bonded Distribution Center, Tianjin. • Assistant General Manager-Joint Venture, Beijing Pratt & Lambert Paint Co. • Created and Implemented training and support systems.

Executive Mba, Masters Of Business

Ba, International Relations/International Business

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Activities and Societies: Intensive Chinese Language Course, year exchange program scholarship award winner from Ohio State University

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