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Ray Yao

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Senior Director, Corporate Development at Generac
📍 United States

Ray Yao is a seasoned corporate development executive specializing in venture investment and M&A. With an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth, his career includes strategic roles at Generac, Johnson Electric, Schneider Electric, and Honeywell, driving growth through strategic transactions and partnerships in technology and energy.

His professional focus is on identifying and executing growth opportunities through M&A, joint ventures, and strategic alliances. He has a keen interest in emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and industrial automation, and how they can transform business operations.

He led the formation of a joint venture focused on applying AI-powered machine vision for manufacturing automation.

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Experience
1 Years
Current Role
Senior Director, Corporate Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
United States
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M&A and Investments
Has extensive experience leading M&A, joint ventures, and venture investments across multiple global technology and energy companies.
AI in Manufacturing
Showcased his excitement for launching a joint venture specifically focused on AI-powered machine vision for manufacturing automation.
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Career

Work history

9-2025
Senior Director, Corporate Development
Generac
Director, Corporate Strategy and Development
Johnson Electric
Senior Manager, Energy Business Strategy, Corporate Development
Schneider Electric
Senior Leader, Corporate Development, Valuation and Planning
Honeywell
Project Manager
Exelon
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Education
MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
MS
UC Irvine
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