YAOHUI XU

yaohui xu

Independant Strategy Consultant

Italy

Bio Summary

Ex-Mckinsey consultant with 8+ years of experience in strategy/management consulting with several projects successfully delivered in 10+ countries across Europe, Asia and South America to support international leading companies operating in tech & media, financial services, consumer and industrial goods, covering growth strategy, market landscape & research, strategic planning, process optimization and transformation, market entry strategy, organization design, go-to-market strategy and strategy implementation/PMO.

Employment History

Independant Strategy Consultant

April 2021 - present

Milano, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Independent Strategy Consultant & Adviser: Support international Clients in different industries with key strategic challenges and assisting them in the execution/implementation

McKinsey & Company

Senior Associate

McKinsey & Company

September 2019 - April 2021

Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

• Owned and delivered large independent project’s workstreams • Co-managed junior consultants and subject experts • Supported Partner and Senior Partners in Business Development activities

Value Partners

Senior Associate

Value Partners

October 2013 - April 2019

Singapore

From Business Analyst to Senior Associate/Junior Engagement Manager • Owned full project and responsible for project management and execution • Managed and coached junior consultants • Supported Partner and Senior Pa ...see more

Selected Project Experience

Project Description:
For a leading IT software provider of Core Banking System: supported in the definition and execution of Account Management and Planning for top strategic banking clients in Italy, and supported on winning key tenders

Industry: Technology

Topic(s): Sales & Marketing


Project Description:
1) Supported the development of a new lending retail bank targeting small and micro entrepreneurs 2) Implemented and successfully executed the initial Pilot phase with 10 branches across entire nation

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Project & Program Management


Project Description:

For a leading premium tyre manufacturer: defined the new go-to-market strategy in Brazil, in particular with the new B2C strategy while managing existing channels. Executed the new commercial strategy, including the design and implementation of new organization, processes, tools and skills.

Industry: Automotive

Topic(s): Sales & Marketing, Project & Program Management, Strategy & Planning


Project Description:

For leading Italian Motorway Operator:

1) Assisted in the development of a Performance Management

System, involving all main functional areas

2) Supported in the preparation of a 5-year Strategic Plan

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Topic(s): Strategy & Planning, Performance Management


Project Description:

Supported in assessing both the Cambodia and Laos tobacco markets, in order to develop the speciic market entry strategies. Performed: research on consumer behaviours, market sizing, business intelligence, channel mapping, partnership definition, trade marketing

Industry: Consumer Products

Topic(s): Strategy & Planning, Sales & Marketing


Project Description:

For a leading IT software provider of Core Banking System: supported in the definition and execution of Account Management and Planning for top strategic banking clients in Italy, and supported on winning key tenders

Industry: Technology

Topic(s): Sales & Marketing, Strategy & Planning


Project Description:

1) Supported the development of a new lending retail bank targeting small and micro entrepreneurs

2) Implemented and successfully executed the initial Pilot phase with 10 branches across entire nation

Industry: Financial Services

Topic(s): Project & Program Management, Strategy & Planning

Education

Master's in Business Administration/Management

ESCP Europe

2012

Bachelor's in Business Administration/Management

Bocconi University

2009

Language Skills

Country Experience

Brazil Cambodia China Italy Malaysia Philippines Singapore

Skills

Analysis

Business Intelligence

Business

Dashboard Development,

KPIs,

Monitoring & Evaluation,

Organizational Excellence,

Performance Management System,

Strategy Execution,

Benchmarking & Best Practice,

Business Planning,

Business Unit Strategy,

Corporate Development,

Corporate Strategy,

Growth Strategy,

New Business Build,

Operating Model,

Strategic Planning,

Business Development,

Project Management,

Channel Management,

Scenario Planning,

Marketing and Public Relations

Competitive Analysis,

Customer Insights,

Market Research

Sales

Account Management