Shirley Shao
About Shirley Shao
Shirley Shao is the Human Resources Lead for China & Hongkong at 百时美施贵宝 and Head of HRBP at 葛兰素史克公司 in Shanghai, with extensive experience in HR management across various industries.
Current Roles in Human Resources
Shirley Shao is currently serving as the Human Resources Lead for China and Hong Kong at 百时美施贵宝, based in Shanghai. In addition to this role, she is also the Head of HRBP at 葛兰素史克公司, located in Shanghai. Her dual-role responsibilities involve spearheading HR initiatives and managing human resources functions across these major organizations.
Past Experience in Human Resources
Shirley Shao has a comprehensive background in human resources, having held various notable positions. From 2018 to 2019, she served as Chief of Staff and Project Manager at 葛兰素史克公司 in the Kingdom. Prior to that, she was the Human Resources Business Leader at the same company from 2015 to 2018 in Shanghai. Shirley also held significant roles at 诺华, including HR Head in Shanghai from 2013 to 2015 and HR Head in Cambridge, Massachusetts from 2006 to 2013. Earlier in her career, she was the HR & Administration Head at TOTAL from 1999 to 2006 and the Logistics and Trading Manager at China Resources Co. from 1996 to 1998. She began her professional journey as a Sales Associate & Management Trainee at Changshu Rubber Factory in Suzhou, Jiangsu, from 1993 to 1996.
Educational Background in Chemistry
Shirley Shao holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Dalian University of Technology, where she studied from 1989 to 1993. Her academic background in chemistry provided her with a strong foundation that complements her extensive career in human resources, particularly within the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.
Expertise in HR Functions and M&A Activities
Shirley Shao has extensive experience managing HR functions during large-scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and engineering sectors. This experience has enabled her to become adept at navigating the complexities associated with integrating diverse corporate cultures and aligning HR practices to support business objectives effectively.
Global and Local HR Practices
Shirley Shao possesses a deep understanding of both global and local human resources practices. Her expertise is particularly focused on the context of China, allowing her to implement HR strategies that are finely tuned to meet local demands while aligning with global standards. This dual insight enhances her capability to manage HR functions successfully across different geographical regions.