Chris Wang

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Vice President, Strategy & Transformation APAC at Avolta

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Overview

Chris is the Vice President of Strategy & Transformation for APAC at Avolta, with over 15 years of experience in eCommerce, AI, and digital strategy. His career includes senior roles at Lazada and Alibaba Group, focusing on profitable growth and consumer engagement. He holds an MS from The University of Texas at Dallas.

He is passionate about bridging the business and cultural gaps between Eastern and Western markets. This interest complements his professional focus on global market entry and strategic partnerships across regions like Greater China, Southeast Asia, and the US, reflecting a deep appreciation for cross-cultural dynamics.

Unique fact: Chris founded BrandSeeds, a venture composed of a seasoned ex-Alibaba team to help brands enter new markets.

Personality Overview

Charming & Persuasive

Fast Adopter

Achievment Oriented

They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

APAC Market Entry
His expertise includes global market entry and expansion, with deep familiarity in Greater China, Southeast Asia, India, and the US markets from his time at Alibaba and Lazada.
Cross-Border eCommerce
Led cross-border solutions at Lazada and helped global brands enter China with Tmall Global. He follows trends in this space, such as international medical supplies via eCommerce.
AI & Data Strategy
His headline and introduction highlight his focus on leveraging AI and data technologies to improve consumer engagement and drive profitable growth for companies.

Media Appearances

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Work History

12-2022
Vice President, Strategy & Transformation APAC at Avolta
5-2022
Founder & CEO at BrandSeeds
5-2020 - 8-2021
SVP, Global Key Accounts & Retail, LazGlobal at Lazada
5-2019 - 11-2020
Head of Business Development, SEA, HK, Macao, and Taiwan at Tmall Global 天猫国际 at Alibaba Group
8-2017 - 5-2019
Head of Global Business Development, DingTalk 钉钉 at Alibaba Group

Education

2009 - 2011
MS from The University of Texas at Dallas
Bachelor's degree from Dalian Maritime University

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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Clearly address the competitive aspects
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally
  • Refer to testimonials from well known people to highlight the value of your product

DONT's

  • Don't be unorganized, be prepared for the pitch
  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Confidence in the product’s value is critical, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They will not hesitate to say no if they do not develop conviction.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Chris

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