Robin Lei
About Robin Lei
Robin Lei is the Executive Director of APAC IT at BeiGene, with over 20 years of experience in IT and business technology roles across various industries.
Company
Robin Lei is currently employed at BeiGene, where he holds the position of Executive Director, APAC IT. He joined the company in May 2018. BeiGene is a global, commercial-stage, research-based biotechnology company focused on molecularly targeted and immuno-oncology drug discovery and development.
Education and Expertise
Robin Lei completed his Master's in Business Administration (MBA) from Fudan University in 2013, a program that spanned from 2011 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Monitoring and Control Technology from the University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, which he earned in 2001 after studying from 1997 to 2001. With over 20 years of experience in IT and business technology roles, Lei has accumulated extensive knowledge and skills that extend across various industries.
Professional Background
Robin Lei began his career at Oplink Communications as an IT Supervisor, working from 2001 to 2002 in Shanghai. He then moved to Citic Group, where he served as a Business Analyst in Group IT from 2002 to 2005. He was the IT Application Lead for China & APAC at Herbalife Nutrition from 2006 to 2012. Following this, he worked at AstraZeneca as the Sr. IT Manager for Commercial Capability & Tech Lead for APAC from 2012 to 2014. Before joining BeiGene, he held the position of Sr. Director, Business Technology & IT at NSP from 2015 to 2018.
Title
Currently titled as the Executive Director, APAC IT at BeiGene, Robin Lei has overseen a range of IT operations and technology implementations across the APAC region. His title denotes a high level of responsibility and leadership within the organization.
Achievements
Robin Lei has held several senior leadership roles in IT across global corporations, contributing significantly to commercial capability and technology leadership. His tenure in different roles has seen the successful implementation and management of IT operations in various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, nutrition, and telecommunications. His efforts in the APAC region have been particularly impactful.