Anna Zhao
About Anna Zhao
Anna Zhao serves as the Group Controller for Aquabyte, overseeing operations in the US, Norway, and Chile. With a strong background in finance and accounting, she has held various leadership roles in notable companies and is currently pursuing further education at Harvard Business School.
Work at Aquabyte
Anna Zhao serves as the Group Controller at Aquabyte, overseeing operations in the US, Norway, and Chile. She has held this position since 2022, contributing to the company's financial management and strategic initiatives. Her role involves coordinating financial reporting and ensuring compliance across multiple regions. Anna's expertise in financial control supports Aquabyte's mission to enhance the aquaculture industry through technology.
Current Role at CAN International Group
Since 2018, Anna Zhao has been the Consulting Business Owner at CAN International Group, operating in Europe and Asia. In this capacity, she provides consulting services that leverage her extensive background in finance and accounting. Her work focuses on delivering strategic insights and solutions to clients, enhancing their operational efficiency and financial performance.
Previous Experience at BP and KPMG
Anna Zhao worked at BP as the Tax Service Team Lead in the USA for eight months in 2011, based in the Houston, Texas area. Prior to that, she spent four years at KPMG US as a Senior Associate from 2007 to 2011, also in Houston. These roles provided her with a solid foundation in tax services and financial consulting, shaping her career in finance.
Education and Expertise
Anna Zhao has a strong educational background in accounting. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Harbin Institute of Technology and an MBA from Oral Roberts University, where she studied from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she has been pursuing Executive Education in Merger & Acquisition at Harvard Business School since 2020, further enhancing her expertise in financial strategy and corporate transactions.
Career Progression in Financial Management
Throughout her career, Anna Zhao has held various financial management positions. She was a Senior Financial Controller at Gearbulk from 2014 to 2017 and worked as a Financial Controller at G2 Ocean for one year from 2017 to 2018, both in Norway. Earlier, she served as an Interim Financial Controller and Accounting Manager at Tait Communications from 2005 to 2014 in the Houston area. This diverse experience has equipped her with comprehensive skills in financial oversight and strategic planning.