Nana Zhao
About Nana Zhao
Nana Zhao is the Manager of Communication & Development at BeiGene's GSDS Head Office, with extensive experience in marketing, public relations, and strategic planning in both international and domestic markets.
Current Position at BeiGene
Nana Zhao is currently serving as the Manager of Communication & Development at the GSDS Head Office for BeiGene. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing communication strategies and development projects, leveraging her extensive experience in marketing and communications to drive organizational goals.
Experience at GDS Services Ltd.
Nana Zhao spent considerable time at GDS Services Ltd., where she held key positions in marketing. From 2022 to 2023, she worked as a Senior Marketing Manager in Beijing, China. Prior to this, she was a Marketing Manager at the same company from 2018 to 2022, also based in Beijing. This period allowed her to develop and implement effective marketing strategies and campaigns, enhancing her expertise in the field.
Education Background
Nana Zhao has a solid educational background, with a Master’s Degree in Social Enterprise Administration/Corporate Social Responsibility from Columbia University, obtained between 2015 and 2017. She also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in English and International Studies from Beijing Foreign Studies University, completed from 2009 to 2013. Her academic achievements have provided her with a strong foundation in both social enterprises and international communication.
Early Career in Public Relations and Strategic Planning
Nana Zhao began her career in public relations and strategic planning, holding several impactful roles. She worked as a Digital Analyst at Ogilvy Public Relations in 2012, enhancing her skills in digital analysis. She also served as an Associate at Ogilvy Public Relations from 2014 to 2015 and held a role as a Senior Account Executive at Edelman from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she worked as a Strategic Planner at Mindshare from 2013 to 2014.
Work on Financial Empowerment Initiatives
During her time at the Cities for Financial Empowerment Fund, from 2016 to 2017, Nana Zhao worked on various financial empowerment initiatives in the Greater New York City Area. Her contributions in this role involved developing and implementing programs aimed at fostering financial literacy and empowerment among residents.