Cindy Xiao
Walchwil
Summary
Strategic growth professional with 15+ years of experience across manufacturing, consulting, and financial sectors. Proven success in global market expansion, P&L management, cross-cultural collaboration, and C-level client engagement. Led multiple cross-border M&A and financing projects across Asia, Europe, and the U.S., with strong expertise in driving data-driven growth strategies and managing diverse, high-performing teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager Change and Transformation
Leverage Experts
10.2024 - Current
- Strategy planning of international technical licensing project brings min.5M extra profit to client.
- Strategy planning and fundraising project of Energy sector valued to 100M USD.
FINANCIAL MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIP TO ASIA
Rhein-Berg GmbH
01.2020 - Current
- Increased financial efficiency by streamlining budget processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
- Proven fundraising projects from 20M to 150M USD
- Proven international development projects from Asia to USA and Europe, created 200M USD revenue for client in coming 5 years
Finance and Business Development Manager Europe
SH Group
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Key number of M&A projects in USA and UK from 7M to 15M USD
- Strengthened relationships with Chinese investors and business partners, contributing to successful financial strategies and company growth from start-up to IPO
- New clients with long lasting relationship bring min.5M EUR revenue per year
CONSULTANT
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Provided expert consultancy in international project management, process management, continuous improvement projects, and M&A activities
- Developed strategies that significantly improved client operational efficiencies and business expansion
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGER CHINA
Continental AG
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Assisted with company management, led daily operations, and maintained high standards in project and quality control
- Ied the implement and training program of SAP and ERP system
RELATIONS MANAGER
ProCons GmbH
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Spearheaded process optimization, enhancing project execution and quality management for client engagements
- Drove marketing strategies that broadened European automotive OEMs' market penetration with Chinese suppliers
- Facilitated effective communication channels between European stakeholders and Chinese counterparts
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Sunrise Hotel
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Led sales planning and team management, achieving significant improvements in customer service and sales performance. Maintenance and develop the key accounts, hold yearly rewards conference
- Plan and manage the customer care program
SALES MANAGER
Liaoning Starnet Ltd.Co.
01.2000 - 01.2002
- In charge of ERP project for government, from client relationship to project implement.
- Build and maintenance the customer basement
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Liaoning Normal University
01.2000
Skills
International Market Expansion P&L Management C-Level Stakeholder Management Cross-Cultural Communication Strategic Consulting
Financial Management & Fundraising Process Optimization Data-Driven Decision Making Cross-Functional Team Leadership Global Expansion Strategies
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Manager Change and Transformation
Leverage Experts
10.2024 - Current
FINANCIAL MANAGER AND PARTNERSHIP TO ASIA
Rhein-Berg GmbH
01.2020 - Current
Finance and Business Development Manager Europe
SH Group
01.2013 - 01.2020
CONSULTANT
Self-Employed
01.2008 - 01.2013
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO GENERAL MANAGER CHINA
Continental AG
01.2006 - 01.2008
RELATIONS MANAGER
ProCons GmbH
01.2004 - 01.2006
DIRECTOR OF SALES
Sunrise Hotel
01.2002 - 01.2004
SALES MANAGER
Liaoning Starnet Ltd.Co.
01.2000 - 01.2002
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Liaoning Normal University
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