Kangying GU

About

I am interested in how technology is changing traditional industries and people's daily life - education being brought online, lighting being controlled via mobile, car ownership being replaced by mobility services, ... With strong analytical and communication skills, I solve business problems with great motivation and efficiency. I respect "gut feelings" and also keen on data/ fact decision making process. Below are key expertise I have developed throughout my career: - Strategy development and governance - Data analysis and forecast - Global project/ program management - Product management & development

Experience

• Strategy & Market Intelligence, Senior manager at Signify
  Aug 2020 - Feb 2025 · 4 yrs 7 mos

• Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi (Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan)
  • Strategist, New Business Development
    May 2019 - Dec 2019 · 8 mos

    Drove strategy development and pilot projects in 4 key markets (Japan, Europe, China and US). Oversaw cross-region and cross-brand synergies.

  • Strategist, Global Dealer Network
    Apr 2017 - Apr 2019 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    1. Led global strategic projects on improving network profitability and satisfaction. Managed 20 markets and 4 pilot projects. 2. Conducted omni-channel retail (O2O) study.

• TAOlight (3 yrs 4 mos)
  • Product Marketing Manager
    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015 · 2 yrs

    1. Product Development and Lifecycle Management 2. Marketing Strategy and Communication 3. Sales support

  • Product Marketing Coordinator
    Sep 2012 - Dec 2013 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Event Coordinator at EF Education First
  Jun 2011 - Sep 2012 · 1 yr 4 mos

  1. Event management at 7 centers with responsibility for budgeting, planning and execution. 2. Build community. Managed social media and founded EF China magazine to students. 3. Managed relationship with vendors and sponsors. Expanded vendor/ sponsor number by 50% to 30.