Serena Gao
About Serena Gao
Serena Gao serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships for APAC at AppsFlyer, leveraging her extensive experience in strategic partnerships and corporate strategy across various regions. She has held significant roles at companies like Bytedance Inc., Uber, and Blackboard, and possesses an MBA from Thunderbird School of Global Management.
Current Role at AppsFlyer
Serena Gao serves as the Head of Strategic Partnerships for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at AppsFlyer. She has held this position since 2020 and is based in Bangkok, Thailand. In her role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that drive growth and expansion within the APAC market.
Previous Experience at Bytedance Inc.
Prior to her current role, Serena worked at Bytedance Inc. as the Director of Global Strategic Partnerships from 2016 to 2020. During her four years in the San Francisco Bay Area, she was responsible for establishing and nurturing partnerships that supported the company's global initiatives.
Educational Background
Serena Gao holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Thunderbird School of Global Management, where she studied Global Management. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Philosophy from Nankai University. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic partnerships and corporate strategy.
Experience in Corporate Strategy and Product Analysis
Serena has a diverse background in corporate strategy and product analysis. She worked as a Corporate Strategy Analyst at Uber in 2016 and as a Product Analyst for International Expansion at Blackboard from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, she gained experience as a Product Management Intern at Blackboard in 2014.
Leadership Roles in AIESEC
Serena has held significant leadership positions within AIESEC, including serving as the President of Thunderbird AIESEC SU from 2013 to 2014. Her involvement in AIESEC highlights her commitment to global leadership and youth development, as well as her ability to lead teams and initiatives.