Yiming J.

Regional CFO APME, gategroup

Singapore

About

With over 10 years of work experience in the aviation and food services industry, I am a strategic and versatile leader who can drive business growth, optimize operational efficiency, and foster a collaborative and inclusive culture. As the Chief Financial Officer and HR Director for gategroup Asia Pacific, I oversee all finance and HR activities across the region. I am passionate about delivering innovative and sustainable solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers, partners, and employees. In my current role, I leverage my skills in strategy, due diligence, financial modeling, and project management to identify and execute profitable opportunities in the Aviation and Food Services segments. I have successfully led the development and implementation of Food Services GTM strategies, selective M&A activities, and strategic alliances that have expanded our market presence and enhanced our competitive advantage. I have also managed the country operations for Cambodia, where I have managed and steered through the COVID-19 pandemic, three airline catering facilities and one cafe, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Experience

  • gategroup (Full-time · 12 yrs)
    • Chief Financial Officer, Asia Pacific & Middle East
      Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    • HR Director, Asia Pacific & Middle East
      Mar 2023 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 4 mos

    • Director, Business Development, Asia Pacific
      Jan 2022 - Aug 2023 · 1 yr 8 mos

      Driving business growth in the Aviation and Food Services segments through Food Services GTM strategies, selective M&A activities and strategic alliances.

  • Strategy & Planning at Oracle
    2013 - 2014 · 1 yr

    Reported to the Senior Director of Strategy & Planning, an integral member of a 2 person team responsible for business planning and growth for the applications business in APAC. Strategy & Planning division reports directly to the Applications Business Leader for APAC.

  • M&A Advisory, Assurance at PricewaterhouseCoopers
    2009 - 2013 · 4 yrs

    Robust experience in domestic and cross-border transactions involving targets in Malaysia, US, Canada, and Australia with a primary focus on Financial Due Diligence.

  • Internships in Investments, Restructuring, Call Centre and Marine Centre Operations at GIC Asset Management, Do Ho & Associates, Banyan Tree Maldives, Starhub
    2006 - 2008 · 2 yrs