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Lorenz Beringer
Founder and CEO of LOBECOLorenz Beringer is the Founder and CEO of LOBECO GmbH since June 2014. Prior to that, they worked at FC Bayern München as the Head of Social Media, CRM, and FCB KidsClub from July 2010 to May 2014. Lorenz also served as the CEO Assistant at Allianz Indonesia for two months in January and February 2010. In 2008, they worked as a Group Market Management Intern at Allianz SE from March to October. Before that, they volunteered for FIFA during the World Cup 2006 in Germany from June to July.
Lorenz Beringer pursued their education in a chronological manner. Lorenz began their academic journey at the University of Bayreuth in 2004, where they obtained their Diploma in Sports and Economics in 2010. In 2006, they took a one-year break from their studies at the University of Bayreuth to attend Università degli Studi di Firenze. During their time there, they focused on Management dello Sport. After completing their studies in Bayreuth, Lorenz Beringer enrolled at the University of St.Gallen in 2012, graduating in 2013 with an Executive MBA in Leadership and Change Management.
Cheng Chen
Senior Partner at Hui Ye Law FirmCheng Chen graduated from the University of Fribourg (BLaw & MLaw) in Switzerland and has a lawyer license issued by the Chinese State. After living and working in Switzerland for more than ten years, he has a good knowledge of Europe, especially when it comes to Western culture, values, and ways of thinking. Proficient in Chinese, German and English, he has 20 years’ experience, during which he provided legal services in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, JV, Distribution Agreement and Franchise Agreement as well as related litigations and arbitrations at ICC, Swiss Arbitration Center, HKIACand CIETAC for numerous Western companies and Chinese companies. He serves at the board of directors or board of supervisors of numerous JVs in China including Fischer Weichai (Weifang) Fuel Cell Compressor Co., Ltd.He is recognized as “Top 15 Arbitration Lawyer” and “Leading Lawyer in Arbitration” by LEGALBAND and Chambers and recommended by the Chinese Embassy in Switzerland, Air China, ICBC for China’s outbound investment. He is currently the national representative of AIJA (International Association of Young Lawyers) for China, the executive director of the Shanghai Overseas Returned Scholars Association, the instructor of East China University of Political Science and Law and was the onlylawyer accompanying the delegation of Xi Jinping’s state visitto Switzerland in 2017.
陈成律师毕业于瑞士弗里堡大学（法学学士、硕士），中国律师执业资格。旅居欧洲十年，他对西方文化
、价值观和思维方式的充分了解，对国内外法律体系的比较性解读，对多国语言的精通，以及从解决问题
出发的务实风格为国内外客户带来了强有力的支持。陈律师具有近二十年的从业经验，并常年以英语和德
语作为主要工作语言。其主要执业领域为跨境投资、公司与并购、合资企业、国际贸易、经销协议和特许
经营以及相关国际争议解决。陈律师担任飞速潍柴（潍坊）燃料电池空压机有限公司等多家合资企业的董
事或监事。此外，陈律师为 CHAMBERS 钱伯斯 2025 年争议解决榜单、LEGALBAND 2022 年度风云榜仲裁律师15 强、LEGALBAND 2023 年度和 2024 年度律师榜争议解决（仲裁）领域中国顶级律师以及中国驻瑞士使馆、中国国际航空公司、工商银行对外投资推荐律师。陈律师现担任 AIJA（国际青年律师协会）中国国家代表、上海市欧美同学会常务理事、华东政法大学法学硕士专业实训指导教师并曾任 2017 年习近平访问瑞士随团律师。
Shirley Chen
Technical Director of Reichle & De-Massari China Co.,LtdAs technical Director of R&M China, Mrs. Shirley Chen have been deeply rooted in the cabling industry for over two decades.
Boasting extensive front line project experience and top tier technical capabilities
Mrs. Shirley Chen specialize in end to end technical management of structured cabling systems, covering scheme design, engineering implementation, technical troubleshooting and team operation.
Reynold Cheng
Professor, Division of AI and Data Science, School of Computing and Data Science at University of Hong KongReynold Cheng is a Full Professor of the Division of AI and Data Science, School of Computing and Data Science, the University of Hong Kong (HKU). His research interests are in data science, big graph analytics and uncertain data management. He was an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU) from 2005 to 2008. He received his BEng (Computer Engineering) in 1998, and MPhil (Computer Science and Information Systems) in 2000 from HKU. He then obtained his MSc and PhD degrees from Department of Computer Science of Purdue University in 2003 and 2005.
Prof. Cheng received the ACM Distinguished Membership Award and the HKU Outstanding Research Student Supervisor Award in 2023. He was listed as the World’s Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University in 2022, as well as the AI 2000 Most Influential Scholar in Database in 2023 and 2024. He received the SIGMOD Research Highlights Reward 2020, HKICT Awards 2021, and HKU Knowledge Exchange Award (Engineering) 2021. He was granted an Outstanding Young Researcher Award 2011-12 by HKU. He received the Universitas 21 Fellowship in 2011, and two Performance Awards from HKPU Computing in 2006 and 2007. He is an academic advisor to the College of Professional and Continuing Education of HKPU. He was formerly the Head of Computer Science Department, Associate Dean of Engineering, and a Deputy Director of the Law and Technology Centre. He is a member of IEEE, ACM, ACM SIGMOD, and UPE. He was a PC co-chair of IEEE ICDE 2021, and has been serving on the program committees and review panels for leading database conferences and journals like SIGMOD, VLDB, ICDE, KDD, IJCAI, AAAI, and TODS. He is on the editorial board of IS and DAPD, and was a former editorial board member of TKDE.
Wilhelm Cheng
Managing Director China of BELIMO Automation (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. and SwissCham Board MemberMr. Wilhelm Cheng is the Managing Director of Belimo Automation (Shanghai) Ltd., with extensive international leadership experience across North America and Asia, including 12 years as CEO and Managing Director.
He also serves as a member of the Board of Directors of SwissCham Shanghai.
He currently leads Belimo’s China operations, driving strategic growth, commercial excellence, and organizational development. Wilhelm has a strong track record in transforming businesses, scaling operations, and building high-performing teams across both multinational corporations and family-owned enterprises.
Prior to joining Belimo, he held senior leadership roles at Siemens / OSRAM and Prosperity Group, and earlier in his career held roles at Philips and Motorola. Across these organizations, he led business transformation initiatives and delivered sustainable, profitable growth. His expertise spans strategic sales management, manufacturing leadership, and complex transactions, including M&A, valuation, and post-merger integration.
Wilhelm holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, a Master of Social Science in Advertising from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and an MBA with Distinction from the City University of Hong Kong. He has also completed executive education programs at INSEAD, Cornell University, and Harvard University.
Having lived and worked across the USA, Canada, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore, Wilhelm brings a global perspective to leadership, with a focus on collaboration, resilience, and innovation.
Pau-y Chow
Head of Digital Innovation & Transformation at Schindler (China) Elevator Co., Ltd.Dr. Pau‑y Chow holds a Doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in engineering from the University of Stuttgart (Germany), where he also completed his engineering degree in Technology Management (Mechanical Engineering & Economics).
He is currently the Head of Digital Innovation & Transformation at Schindler China and a member of the management team, where he is responsible for driving digital business, innovation portfolios, and technology strategy across products, processes, and data.
With an international career spanning Europe and China, Pau-y has held various leadership roles within Schindler, including leading Smart Buildings & Smart Cities and Strategic Partnerships in Germany. In these roles, he built collaborations with leading technology companies, research institutions, and startups, while advancing digital solutions, sustainability initiatives, and innovation management. Previous to Schindler, Pau-y worked at Roll-Royce in the field of Research and Technology Management.
In addition to his corporate career, Pau-y serves as a Board Member of Humanity in Action Germany and is actively engaged in international initiatives promoting leadership, social responsibility, and cross‑cultural collaboration.
Born and raised in a multicultural environment in Portugal, he combines a strong technical foundation with a global perspective, enabling him to bridge cultures, industries, and technological ecosystems.
Xin Dai
Chief Economist China at Swiss Re InstituteXin Dai is the Chief Economist for China of Swiss Re Institute, at Swiss Re, where she leads economic and insurance market research in China supporting the company's strategic planning in China. Her research focuses on China’s macroeconomic trends, financial markets, and developments in the insurance and reinsurance sectors. She is a key contributor to Swiss Re’s global sigma studies and serves as the lead editor for China-related research publications. Her work includes in-depth analysis of emerging risks, regulatory changes, and long-term market trends shaping China’s economic and insurance landscape.
Patrick Gallagher
CBO at Argo BiopharmaPatrick Gallagher has nearly 25 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry driving value for therapeutics companies, partners, and shareholders.
Patrick’s background and experience span venture capital (Flagship Ventures, now Flagship Pioneering, and portfolio companies), investment banking (Aquilo Partners), buy-side transaction roles (AbbVie), sell-side transaction roles (Radius Health and others), NewCo creation, operations, and financing (Nuvation Bio and others), commercial roles (Pfizer) and public-private partnerships for Singapore’s Ministry of Health. Patrick has played a material role in building, financing, and transacting multiple biotech companies, having raised ~$1B of capital (public and private) and executed 60+ partnerships for therapeutics companies.
Patrick sits on Argo’s global leadership team and is responsible for Strategy, Corporate Development, Alliance Management, International Operations, and Investor Relations functions. Patrick holds an MBA and an MPH from Boston University.
Henry Han
China President of ABB Robotics
Daniel Jäggli
co-Founder of SIBA SwissDaniel Jäggli is a Swiss entrepreneur with 30+ years building IT companies, leading digital transformation, and developing the next generation of business leaders. As President of the Board and partner at Leuchter IT Solutions, he transformed a small Lucerne office machines business into a holding of seven specialised subsidiaries with a pioneering employee shareholder model.
He has co-founded multiple spin-offs — bee365, beeDynamics, frenz, and sl.one, the Liechtenstein Cloud built with Telecom Liechtenstein. In 2025 he co-founded SIBA SWISS, the Swiss-Chinese advisory and investment platform connecting both markets. Daniel sits on boards across Swiss IT, vocational education, and digital security, and is co-founder of the Club of Lucerne.
Winnie Lau
Regional Manager for Global Business Solutions (Europe) at XiaohongshuWinnie helps companies expand across borders by blending cultural insights with practical digital strategies. At Xiaohongshu, she designs frameworks for international market entry and localized consumer engagement. With experience driving commercial transformation at global tech platforms (i.e. Klook, Google, foodpanda), she specializes in:
• Translating cultural behaviors into scalable business models
• Optimizing digital visibility for international audiences
• Balancing regional authenticity with global standards
Her multilingual expertise bridges market-specific nuances and operational execution, enabling businesses to adapt offerings while maintaining cultural relevance.
Jimmy Liang
Chief Health and Retirement Advisor at PingAn LifeJimmy Liang is the Chief Health and Retirement Advisor at Ping An Life and the Founder of Royal Atlas Global Family Office. A Fellow of the Society of Actuaries, he brings extensive leadership experience from senior roles across leading global insurance companies, including Ping An Group, Manulife, MetLife, and AIG. Throughout his career, he has led product innovation, strategy, and marketing functions across Asia and globally. Jimmy holds a Master of Actuarial Science from Boston University and an EMBA from Fudan University and Washington University in St. Louis. His expertise spans life, retirement, and health insurance, as well as insurance technology, digital innovation, and long-term industry strategy.
Rita Ma
Partner at Fiducia Strategy Advisory (Shanghai) Co., LtdRita is the head of Fiducia’s China Consulting team and has 12 years of experience in providing local Chinese and multinational clients with cutting-edge market expertise and strategic advice for market entry and growth in the Chinese market. Her expertise ranges from in-dept market analysis, strategy formulation to complex project – and change management. She has extensive experience in various industries and B2B, B2C and B2B2C products. In her role, she has supported international clients in connecting with offline channel partners and reputable e-commerce marketplaces such as Alibaba.com and JD.com.
Before joining Fiducia, Rita worked for 8+ years at global consulting firm Accenture in Greater China and 2 years with Business Sweden in Shanghai, serving branded clients such as Huawei, Ping An Group, China Mobile, Alfa Laval and Husqvarna. Rita holds a Master of Arts from University of British Columbia in Canada, and a Bachelor of Arts from Fudan University in Shanghai. She speaks fluent Mandarin, Cantonese, and English, and is highly competent in dealing with clients in a cross-cultural working environment.
Ying Ni
Group Senior Vice President, Board Director, CEO of The Adecco GroupMr. Ni Ying serves as the Group Senior Vice President of the Adecco Group and is a Board Director as well as the Chief Executive Officer of The Adecco Group China. Since joining the Adecco Group in 2021, he has been instrumental in spearheading investment initiatives and operational management across mainland China. His strategic leadership has driven the growth of various Adecco brands within the region, significantly enhancing the group's ecosystem and aligning with the organization’s global objectives. Mr. Ni reports directly to the Group CEO, ensuring that local strategies are effectively integrated with the broader corporate vision.
Prior to his tenure at the Adecco Group, Mr. Ni held several key positions at FESCO Group, where he cultivated a deep understanding of the recruitment and human resources landscape in China. He began his career there as the Deputy General Manager of the Beijing office, later advancing to General Manager of the Shanghai office, and ultimately serving as Vice President of the group. A pivotal moment in his career occurred in 2010 when he played a crucial role in negotiating a joint venture between FESCO and the Adecco Group. This collaboration led to the establishment of FESCO Adecco in Shanghai, where Mr. Ni served as Director and CEO. Under his leadership, the joint venture successfully attracted top talent and fostered a unique corporate culture that synthesized the strengths of both state-owned and foreign enterprises. His efforts resulted in the successful establishment of over ten FESCO Adecco joint ventures nationwide.
Mr. Ni holds a bachelor's degree from Beihang University and furthered his education with an Executive MBA from the prestigious Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business. His academic background, combined with his extensive industry experience, equips him with a robust foundation to drive innovation and growth in the dynamic Chinese market.
Raphaela Oliver
CEO of SwissnexDr. Raphaela Oliver is CEO of Swissnex in China and Head of the Science, Technology & Education Office at the Swiss Embassy in Beijing. She has over 14 years of experience spanning academia, entrepreneurship, and leading tech companies, including six years with the Alibaba Group as well as roles at ANT Group and Amazon. Earlier in her career, she conducted research for the Swiss National Science Foundation across Asia and founded and successfully exited a startup in Hong Kong. She has lived and worked in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Singapore, the United Kingdom, Chile, and Switzerland. Raphaela holds a PhD from the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), with studies at the University of Geneva, Universidad Diego Portales in Santiago de Chile, the University of Hong Kong, and Singapore Management University.
Weiyu Wang
Head of Marketing at Straumann ChinaMs. Weiyu Wang holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from East China Normal University and master’s degree in Strategy & International Management from the University of St. Gallen in Switzerland. In 2018 she joined the Straumann Group.
王惟雨女士拥有华东师范大学人力资源管理学士学位，以及瑞士圣加仑大学战略与国际管理硕士学位。2018年加入士卓曼集团。
Simone Pompilio
General manager at ROSSIGNOL ChinaA seasoned commercial leader with 20 years of experience driving growth for global Sports and FMCG brands across the Asia-Pacific markets. His career has been defined by a core expertise in brand building and retail development, transforming iconic international labels into household names throughout the region.
Heini Shi
Professor of Practice in Management at NYU ShanghaiHeini Shi is a Professor of Practice in Management at NYU Shanghai. Dr. Shi has global policy and business experience in over 40 countries where she directed complex project implementation, created public-private partnerships, and advised market expansion strategies. Shi has developed leadership programs and taught at leading business schools in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Prior to her employment in China, Shi worked in Europe and the United States as Program Manager at the World Bank, United Nations Conference of Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), where she designed and managed economic policy and social development projects. She was also a legal advisor to the multinational law firm Allen & Overy, consulting with European firms on their Chinese investments. In addition, Dr. Shi was a visiting professor at IESE Business School (Spain) and SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy). In addition, Dr. Shi was a visiting professor at IESE Business School (Spain), SDA Bocconi School of Management (Italy), and Waseda Business School (Japan).
Shi's research and publications focus on entrepreneurship, strategy, and global leadership, for which she was awarded the Outstanding Author Contribution Award by Emerald Publishing in 2020.
Alan Ni
President of Kuehne+NagelAlan Ni was appointed President of Kuehne+Nagel Greater China effective 1 January 2023. In this role, he oversees the company’s overall operations and leads its strategic development.
Since joining Kuehne+Nagel in June 2016, Alan has brought strong leadership experience and deep industry expertise. Prior to his current role, he served as Head of Air Logistics for Kuehne+Nagel Greater China, and earlier as Air Logistics Director for East China. During his tenure, he played a key role in advancing air logistics and multimodal transport solutions, strengthening the reliability, efficiency, and resilience of international supply chains. He has consistently supported Chinese enterprises in their global expansion, while contributing to closer integration between Kuehne+Nagel China and the company’s global logistics network.
Alan has over 20 years of experience in international logistics and supply chain management, with long standing expertise in the China market. He has a deep understanding of international trade and logistics operations, and of how professional logistics services can serve the real economy and support Chinese enterprises in participating in and competing across global markets.
Alan began his career with Exel, a UK based logistics company now part of DHL. Over a logistics career spanning two decades, he has held operational and management positions at several well known industry players, including JHJ, Hellmann, and Agility.
A graduate of Tongji University in Shanghai, Alan holds a bachelor’s degree in administration and is an active member of the Tongji University Alumni Association.
倪晓荣先生自2023年1月1日起担任出任德迅大中华区总裁，全面负责公司在中国市场的发展战略与业务运营决策。
2016年6月加入德迅，他先后出任华东区空运物流总经理及空运物流高级副总裁。任职期间，他深度参与并推动空运及多式联运解决方案的优化升级，带领团队不断提升跨境供应链的稳定性、效率与韧性，为制造业、高科技及外向型企业拓展国际市场提供有力支撑，并在加强德迅(中国)与全球物流网络协同方面发挥了重要作用。
倪先生拥有二十余年国际物流与供应链管理经验，长期深耕中国市场，熟悉国际贸易与物流运作，对如何通过专业物流服务服务实体经济、支持中国企业参与全球竞争具有深刻理解。其职业生涯始于英国知名物流企业英运集团(Exel)，并曾在锦海捷亚(JHJ)、汉宏物流(Hellmann)、亚致力物流(Agility)等多家国内外知名物流企业担任重要运营及管理职务。
倪晓荣先生毕业于知名的高等学府上海同济大学，拥有行政管理学士学位，现为同济大学校友会骨干成员。
Michael Shi
Deputy Executive Vice President & Finance Director of Bobst ChinaMichael SHI is Deputy Executive Vice President and Finance Director at BOBST China, where he plays a key role in shaping and executing the company’s China strategy. He partners closely with executive leadership to drive sustainable value creation and performance excellence in one of BOBST’s most strategic markets.
Bringing extensive experience in industrial manufacturing and finance leadership, Michael has been instrumental in delivering profitable growth while leading major digital and management transformation initiatives across BOBST China. He is recognized for his strength in business copiloting—supporting CEOs and leadership teams with strategic insight, financial rigor, and fact‑based decision‑making.
Michael is a Certified Management Accountant (CIMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), and holds the title of Senior Certified Public Accountant of Shanghai. He regularly contributes to executive‑level discussions on strategy execution, finance transformation, and leadership in complex business environments.
Sophia Slingerland
Founder & Chair-woman of SHINE Ecological TechnologyIn a world where sustainability and innovation are more crucial than ever, Sophia Slingerland is at the forefront of redefining architecture and urban living. Born in Hamburg, Germany, she set her sights on becoming an architect from an early age, driven by a passion for creative problem-solving. With a master's degree from TU Kaiserslautern and a strong foundation in civil engineering, Slingerland has built a global career that spans working with Renzo Piano in Paris, pioneering Passivehouse projects in California, and found her own studios in Switzerland before settling in Shanghai in 2017. She started in the city with Ateliers Phi architecture and design company and later founded SHINE Ecological Technology, tackling global water challenges with off-grid, sustainable solutions, while also mentoring, lecturing and advocating for ESG (environmental, social and governance) and green innovation.
Georg Stieler
Managing Director Asia of Stieler Technologie- & Marketing-Beratung GmbH & Co. KGGeorg Stieler specializes in global industrial technology trends, with a focus on robotics, automation, and the evolving machinery market. As Managing Director of Stieler Technology & Market Advisors’ Asia operations, he launched our Shanghai office in 2011, forging deep partnerships with both international and local companies. This firsthand knowledge of Asia’s rapid development, combined with extensive project work in Europe, gives Georg a global viewpoint on innovation, supply chains, and market dynamics.
Georg is also actively engaged with high-potential startups, sharing strategic counsel and his industry network.
An experienced speaker and commentator, Georg frequently appears in leading media discussing digitization, AI, and economic developments. He has presented extensively— from Silicon Valley to Tokyo—on how technological advancements intersect with machinery markets.
Georg studied Business Administration and Economics at the University of Mannheim and Tongji University in Shanghai, and holds a B.A. in Corporate Management & Economics from Zeppelin University in Friedrichshafen.
Ning Tang
Vice President, Government Affairs, Head of Corporate Affairs and Clinical Education at Sonova (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.Tang Ning leads government affairs, corporate communications, market access, and clinical education for Sonova in China. He is dedicated to raising awareness and prioritization of hearing health among the public, media, and government stakeholders; improving access to hearing care solutions; establishing professional education and training partnerships; shaping internationally benchmarked standards for hearing care services; and strengthening Sonova’s broad industry and societal impact.
Prior to joining Sonova, Tang Ning accumulated over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry and central government agencies taking various management roles. He holds an MBA from Guanghua School of Management, Peking University.
Joanna Wu
Board Member at SwissChamJoanna (Jieqiong) Wu is a seasoned executive with over 15 years of international leadership across the construction, chemical, and industrial sectors. As CFO, she leads cross-functional teams across finance, credit, procurement, IT, and government affairs, driving operational efficiency and strategic growth in a highly competitive market.
Prior to this, Jieqiong held senior leadership roles at Clariant in both Europe and Asia, where she served as Global Head of Marketing for six business lines and later led the Northeast Asia front-line sales team. She has built a strong track record in pricing excellence, commercial strategy, and delivering consistent top- and bottom-line performance. Her financial and commercial acumen has been pivotal in accelerating digital transformation and managing complex post-M&A integrations.
Personally, as an Asian woman who has lived in and speaks the languages of Germany, France, the US and China, along with a passion for business, people and innovation, she brings a diverse perspective to lead and drive results. Having served on the board of directors in 2025, she is committed to further serving in SwissCham and to contributing actively to the Advanced Engineering & Manufacturing (AEM) community by fostering meaningful exchange, practical collaboration, and long-term value creation.
Iwan Wuelser
Founder of SIBA China/SwissIwan Wuelser is a Swiss entrepreneur operating in Shanghai for 8+ years, building cross-border businesses, leadership programs, and strategic partnerships between Europe and China. As Founder of SIBA CHINA/SWISS, he has established a cross-border platform taking European and Chinese companies from strategy to execution — entity setup, licensing, marketing, JV, M&A, and back-office — for a worry-free start in either market.
He is also the Founder of LeapRight in Shanghai, a training and facilitation firm bridging Swiss and Chinese leadership cultures, with clients across corporate leadership, vocational education, and R&D programs. A passionate ambassador between Switzerland and China, Iwan is committed to building lasting business and institutional partnerships.
Dai Xia
Senior Vice President China and East Asia of Würth GroupMr. Dai Xia joined the Würth Group in January 2022, taking up the pivotal role of Senior Vice President for China and East Asia. With an impressive career spanning over two decades, Mr. Dai Xia has amassed a wealth of expertise in Sales, Marketing, and Management, honed through his experiences in China, Hong Kong and the United States. Prior to joining the Würth Group, Mr. Dai Xia served a series of high-impact leadership positions. Notably, he served as the General Manager of Hilti China and Hong Kong, and as the Vice President of Regional Business Development for Hilti Asia, where he was responsible for driving the company's growth and expansion in the region. From 2005 to
2009, Mr. Dai Xia held the position of General Manager at Stanley China, playing a key role in the company's operational and strategic development. From 2000 to 2005, Mr. Dai Xia was the Director of Marketing at Danaher Corporation, where he spearheaded innovative marketing campaigns that significantly broadened the company's market reach and enhanced its brand visibility Mr. Dai Xia holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Tulane University in the United States.
Weisi Xie
Shanghai Director of Economist Intelligence Corporate NetworkWeisi Xie is the Shanghai Director at the Economist Intelligence Corporate Network (EICN), and is responsible for engaging with top executives in the region on key economic and political issues as well as industry-specific analysis to support their businesses in the dynamic Chinese market.
Mr Xie served as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University before joining EICN. As a trained trade economist, his teaching and research mainly focused on the fields of international trade, industrial economics and economic development, with a particular emphasis on China’s economy in a global perspective. He also possesses extensive expertise in the non-profit sector through work experience with think tanks and international organisations, including the Shanghai Institute for National Economy and the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland, where he contributed to multiple government counselling projects and policy studies. His work has appeared in leading academic journals as well as major economic policy publications.
Mr Xie has a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a B.A. in International Business from Southwestern University of Finance and Economics.
谢维思先生是经济学人企业组织上海总监。 他通过对关键商业、经济、地缘政治问题和行业的研究分析，以及组织高管活动和闭门会议，为跨国企业在中国市场上的业务发展提供支持。
在加入经济学人企业组织之前，谢先生任教于上海交通大学安泰经济与管理学院。他的研究与教学主要集中在国际贸易、产业经济学、发展经济学，特别是全球视角下的中国经济等领域。谢维思先生同时还拥有智库机构和国际组织的工作经验，曾在上海交通大学中国发展研究院以及世界贸易组织总部经济研究司担任研究员，参与多项政策研究与资政项目。他的研究成果发表在前沿的经济学学术期刊以及经济政策分析报告上。
谢维思先生本科毕业于西南财经大学，并拥有美国科罗拉多大学经济学博士学位。
Megan Xu
Director, Search & Evaluation within the Corporate & Business Development of NovartisMegan Xu is a Director, Search & Evaluation within the Corporate & Business Development organization at Novartis, having joined Novartis in 2024 and based in Shanghai, China.
Prior to Novartis, Megan had over 8 years of experience in investment banking and equity research. She started her career as an investment banking analyst with Guggenheim Securities in New York City and was most recently an investment banking vice president with Bank of America Securities in Hong Kong. Megan worked on a variety of capital markets and advisory transactions, spanning across Hong Kong & US IPO, equity and debt financing, sell-side & buy-side M&A advisory, and leveraged finance. She also covered mid/large-cap pharma, device and hospital stocks as part of the #1 Institutional Investor ranked China healthcare research team then with Deutsche Bank.
Megan’s alma mater is Cornell University where she holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of Engineering.
Yong Yang
Innovation Director of Buhler (Wuxi) Commercial Co., LtdDr. Yong Yang has over 20 years of experience in product research and development and innovation. He has long been engaged in research in areas such as intelligent equipment, industrial Internet, future food and renewable energy.
Yong joined Buhler Group in 2019 and currently serves as the Innovation Head for the Greater China region. He is responsible for drive innovation initiatives, including connection with universities, research institutions, innovation accelerators and incubators, and explore the transformation of industry-university-research achievements in the directions of future food, circular economy, energy conservation and emission reduction, advanced materials and digitalization. At the same time, be responsible for promoting digital transformation and the construction of enterprise innovation mechanisms and culture within the Buhler Group. Served as a director of the Plant-based Branch of the Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology, secretary-general of the Innovative Protein Innovation Consortium (IPIA), and a judge for the 3rd to 5th iSEE Innovative Food Competition.
杨湧博士 具有20多年的产品研发和创新经验，长期从事智能装备，工业互联网、可再生能源等方向的研究。2019年加入瑞士布勒集团，现担任大中华区创新生态系统总监。负责与高校，研究机构，创新加速器和孵化器的对接，在未来食品、循环经济、节能减排、先进材料和数字化方向探索产学研成果的转化。同时负责在布勒集团内部推进数字化转型和企业创新机制和文化的建设。担任中国食品科技学会植物基分会理事，创新蛋白创新联合体（IPIA）秘书长， iSEE创新食品大赛第3-5届评委。
Laimei Yeung
Cognitive Neuroscientist at FemCourageLaimei has been a trailblazer and community builder since arriving in Shanghai in 2005. She has been an award-winning F&B / Lifestyle Entrepreneur (Bella Napoli Restaurant) and early builder of BenCham in Shanghai. With three Master's degrees in Linguistics, Business, and Neuroscience from King's College, Laimei combines her diverse expertise to empower others. She is a Cognitive Neuroscientist, certified Hypnotherapist/IFS Therapist and specializes in anxiety, addiction, and neurohealth. In 2024, she founded Femcourage to focus on optimizing brain health for adolescents and women through social confidence, community engagement and innovative technology. She serves as the President of PSAF International-China, an authoritative scientific association and multidisciplinary hub focused on translating research into standardized protocols for healthcare and individual protection, strategically operating at the intersection of applied neuroscience,
strategic forensic medicine, clinical risk management, and integrated legal protection, with recognition of the Italian Ministry of Health and registration inthe European Parliament Transparency Register under number 855636799515-62.
FemCourage is a movement in memory of Yong Yong, 勇勇, Laimei's late
sister.
Viktoria Yin
General Manager at USM Modular Furniture (China)
Song Yu
Chief China Economist at UBSSong Yu joined UBS Group in 2026 as Managing Director and Chief China Economist. From 2020 to 2025, he worked as Managing Director, Chief China Economist and Chief Representative of the Beijing Office at BlackRock Group. From 2004 to 2020, he worked for Goldman Sachs and was the Chief China Economist Gaohua Securities (Goldman Sach’s China subsidiary). Previously, he interned at the US Federal Reserve Board, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and the European Parliament.
Song Yu has received numerous professional awards, including: Institutional Chief Economist of the Year, China Business News (2011, 2014 and 2016); No. 1 in China economic data forecasting by Bloomberg in 2012, 2015 and 2016,
Young Economist of the Year by Beijing News in 2013 and Vision Cup by Securities Market Weekly; No. 1 in monthly, quarterly and annual data China Economic forecasting in 2015. No. 1 in monthly Economic Forecast (2016)
Song Yu holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Edinburgh and a master's degree from the University of Oxford, and he is a visiting lecturer at Tsinghua University.