Helen Zhang

• Top 5 Strength - Responsibility; Arranger; Input; Learner; Discipline • Certified Green Belt and Sponsor • Certified Quality Engineer • 25 years of working experience in Strategic Planning, Business Development, Program Management, Purchasing and Quality Management, New Product Introduction with leading global automotive firms in US and China. • A proven track record in leading global teams to achieve results including purchasing savings, program profit improvement, localization of new plants and successful program launch, and cost reduction, etc. • Solid understanding of automotive industry including customers, market dynamics and requirements • Self-motivated with strong ability to lead global teams from multicultural and cross-functional disciplines • Sophisticated leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills • Strong negotiation and selling skills, abilities to handle complex issues in dynamic and uncertain business climate • Pragmatic leader that makes decisions that are data driven, always looking at the big picture and the benefit to the stakeholders, continuous improvement oriented, resourceful, and not afraid to look outside of the box.