Gang Qiao
About Gang Qiao
Gang Qiao is the China Country Manager at Arista Networks, with extensive experience in the IT and telecommunications sectors, including roles at Cisco, Huawei, and Fujitsu.
Current Role at Arista Networks
Gang Qiao is currently serving as the China Country Manager at Arista Networks, a role he has held since 2018. Based in Beijing, he oversees the company's operations and growth in China. During his tenure, he has driven significant business growth, achieving over 100% growth in the Chinese market over several years. His leadership has been instrumental in expanding Arista Networks' footprint in the region.
Previous Experience at Cisco
Before joining Arista Networks, Gang Qiao worked as a Sales Director at Cisco from 1999 to 2014. Over his 15-year tenure in Beijing, he managed a sales team and was responsible for driving significant annual business, particularly in the China Telecom East region. His team generated approximately $70 million in annual revenue, reflecting his strategic sales acumen and market understanding.
Experience at Huawei Technologies
Gang Qiao also worked at Huawei Technologies as a Product Manager from 1998 to 1999 in Shenzhen, Guangdong. During his one-year tenure, he was involved in product management, contributing to the development and introduction of new telecommunications products to the market.
Early Career at Fujitsu
Gang Qiao began his career at Fujitsu as a Product Engineer from 1996 to 1998 in Suzhou, Jiangsu. Over his two-year tenure, he gained valuable engineering experience and contributed to the development and engineering of products.
Educational Background
Gang Qiao holds an Executive Master in Business Administration (EMBA) from Peking University, which he completed in 2011. He also earned a Bachelor's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering from Nanjing University of Posts and Telecommunications in 1996. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and managerial disciplines.
Personal Investment Projects
Gang Qiao spent over three years in Seattle pursuing personal investment projects before returning to the IT field in China. This period allowed him to explore various investment opportunities and gain diverse experience outside of his primary career path in IT and telecommunications.