Christy Zhu
About Christy Zhu
Christy Zhu serves as the Sr. Director of Digital Operations at Brambles, where she has worked since 2017. She holds an MBA from Vanderbilt University and has extensive experience in digital operations, product development, and team management across various companies.
Current Role at Brambles
Christy Zhu serves as the Senior Director of Digital Operations at Brambles, a position she has held since 2017. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, she oversees digital transformation initiatives within the organization. Her role involves leading the implementation of digital strategies that enhance operational efficiency and scalability. Under her leadership, Brambles has adopted innovative solutions that support the company's growth and adaptability in a competitive market.
Previous Experience at CHEP
Christy Zhu has a notable history with CHEP, where she held multiple roles as part of the Brambles Leadership Program. From 2011 to 2012, she worked as Manager of Asset Recovery in the Orlando, Florida area. Following this, she served as Manager of Pricing Strategy from 2012 to 2014 in the Greater Atlanta Area. In these positions, she contributed to strategic initiatives that optimized asset utilization and pricing models.
Education and Expertise
Christy Zhu has a strong educational background. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Fudan University. She furthered her studies at Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management, where she achieved a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Operations and Strategy. Additionally, she completed a Diploma in User Experience Design at BrainStation from 2023 to 2024. This combination of education equips her with a diverse skill set in technology and management.
Leadership and Project Management
Throughout her career, Christy Zhu has demonstrated leadership in various roles. She led the implementation of a SaaS solution that empowered over 400,000 IoT devices across 12 countries and 4 continents. She developed and managed a 20-person cross-functional team to prototype solutions and ensure operational readiness for new product initiatives. Her ability to define KPIs and collaborate with R&D teams has been crucial in driving successful digital operations.
Professional Background
Before her tenure at Brambles, Christy Zhu held significant positions at IFCO SYSTEMS as Country Manager from 2014 to 2017 and at Eaton as an MBA Global Leadership Intern in 2010. She also worked at Honeywell Process Solutions in various roles from 2004 to 2009, focusing on engineering, operations, and tech center services in Shanghai, China. This diverse experience has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of operational processes and strategic planning.