Linda Wang

Acting General Manager at Danone NutriGo Social Business

China

About

25 years industry experience in consumer goods, baby nutritions, foods and beverages in China and overseas; Management experience across key functions including marketing, sales, OEM and product development; Pioneer of social business in China with rural development experience; Enterprenurial, creative and resourceful;

Experience

  • Management Consultant at Ronghui Weili Supermarket Chain Store Co., Ltd
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

    - Conduct Business Review, identify growth's opportunities and establish long-run strategies - Establish OEM brands, focusing on meals, beverages, bakery, snacks and desserts.

  • Director Board of Directors at AMERICAN YOUTH LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
    Feb 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 5 mos

  • Danone Early Life Nutrition (Shanghai City, China)
    • Acting General Manager
      Jan 2016 - Jan 2020 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      Responsible for the overall P&L of Danone NutriGo social business in China; Delivered 20x growth in the past two years, and rolling out the business from 1 pilot county to 3 provinces, Achieved social goal of addressing rural baby malnutrition issue in launched area (anemia reduction by 73%, site assessment by China CDC) ; Optimized operations and surpassed breakeven point within 5 years since launch;

    • Commercial Operation Director
      Jan 2013 - Jan 2016 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Spearheaded the first Danone Social Business in China; Led strategic planning, new product launches and commercial operations; Responsible for multiple programs to support rural families across provinces by effectively engaging external stakeholders including NHFPC, Foundations, CDC, local governments and MNC corporates etc.

    • Associate Marketing Director
      Aug 2011 - Jan 2013 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Derived consumer insights and identified the key unmet nutrition needs in rural China; Led product development, formula improvement and supply chain establishment. Led business model development, company setup and external collaborations with social investors;

  • Procter & Gamble (7 yrs 4 mos)
    • Brand Director
      Apr 2007 - Jul 2011 · 4 yrs 4 mos

      First Pampers Great China Relationship Marketing Brand Manager/Director, Point of Market Entry, Consumer engagement, and New channel development, Ownership of US$ 100 million Brand building –Spearheaded Pampers hospital, professional and digital marketing programs, which drove Pampers Entry Size market share from 45% to 60%: •Led a team of 15 in-house stuff and 350 contractors to establish the biggest New Born Trial program in China, covering 6,500+ maternity hospitals and reached more than 7.5 million babies annually (90% urban coverage) •Won Pampers Global President Award for achieving world #1 Pampers.com site among global markets, with digital media share of voice at 60+% with 3 year the global best on-line initiatives which consistently delivered more than 200,000 participations and set new Guinness record •Built Pampers CRM with membership enrollment from zero to 4 million within 3 years •Emerging Channels –Led new channel development with go-to-market capabilities and system which led to doubling Pampers share from 20% to 45% in Babystore channels in 3 years and grew Ecommerce by 20X in year 1, growing share from single digit to 35% share among the key eRetailers.

    • Marketing Brand Manager
      Apr 2004 - Apr 2007 · 3 yrs 1 mo

      Pampers Hong Kong Assistant Brand Manager/Brand Manager, Shopper Marketing, Trade Strategy & Go-to-market Plan. ownership of US$ 50 millions •Led Pampers brand growth to achieve the highest market share among all Asian Markets at 65% •Developed strong Pampers Pants go to market strategy and new product line launches, making Hong Kong the only market which Pampers Pants overtook Huggies’ 12 years of leadership

  • Manager, Packaging-Line technology owner at Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
    Jan 2002 - Mar 2004 · 2 yrs 3 mos

    Won Singapore National Technology Innovation Silver Award, and Wyeth Global Golden award