Danielle Chen, PMP, CSM

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APAC Program Manager at Block

Singapore

Overview

Danielle is an APAC Program Manager at Block with over 18 years of experience managing programs for high-profile consumer electronics and medical devices. A Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) and Project Management Professional (PMP), she specializes in new product introduction, sustainability, and navigating complex international regulatory environments for companies like Apple, Amazon, and Medtronic.

She has a uniquely diverse background, having managed the development of everything from the Apple iPhone and eero wifi routers to Medtronic stent grafts and diagnostic tests.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Example Seeker

Curious

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

New Product Introduction
Her career is centered on bringing new hardware and software products to market, from initial concept through to commercial production at companies like Apple and Amazon.
Medical Device Regulation
She has deep expertise navigating FDA, EU MDR, and China NMPA submissions from her senior roles at Medtronic, Johnson & Johnson, and Inflammatix.
Product Sustainability
Her skillset includes product lifecycle carbon footprint assessment, showing a professional focus on creating sustainable and responsibly manufactured products.

Media Appearances

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Work History

9-2025
APAC Program Manager at Block
10-2022 - 10-2024
Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon
5-2021 - 10-2022
Senior Project Manager at Inflammatix, Inc.
9-2015 - 5-2021
Principal Project Manager at Medtronic
5-2015 - 8-2015
New Product Security Project Manager at Apple

Education

Bachelor from Dalian Maritime University

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Insights For Selling To Danielle

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable

DONT's

  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Danielle is

  • Proven value, strong testimonials are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Danielle

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Danielle move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Danielle take some risk or not?

  • They weigh all decisions systematically and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Danielle

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