Xiao Kong
About Xiao Kong
Xiao Kong serves as the Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Daimler Greater China Ltd., a position he has held since 2014. He specializes in program management, customer quality feedback, and product innovation tailored to the Chinese market.
Work at Daimler
Xiao Kong has served as the Executive Vice President of Research & Development at Daimler Greater China Ltd. since 2014. In this role, he focuses on program management and addressing specific requirements for the Chinese market. His responsibilities include translating social trends and behavioral analytics into product innovations that appeal to Chinese customers. He also manages the E/E quality release process, aiming to enhance the customer quality experience for Mercedes-Benz vehicles in China.
Previous Experience at Volkswagen AG
Before his tenure at Daimler, Xiao Kong interned at Volkswagen AG in 2003 for five months. During this internship, he worked in the Procurement department located in Wolfsburg, Germany. This early experience in a major automotive company contributed to his understanding of the industry and prepared him for future roles in research and development.
Career at Daimler Greater China Ltd.
Prior to his current position, Xiao Kong worked at Daimler Greater China Ltd. as Chief Staff to the Chairman & CEO from 2005 to 2014. In this capacity, he spent nine years in the corporate office, where he gained insights into corporate governance and strategic decision-making within the automotive sector.
Education and Expertise
Xiao Kong holds a Master's degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Universität Hamburg, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Tianjin University of Finance and Economics, studying from 1989 to 1993. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his roles in management and development within the automotive industry.
Focus on Customer Quality and Collaboration
Xiao Kong emphasizes the importance of transparency in customer quality feedback and actively steers the issue resolution process. He oversees decision-making for cross-functional and cross-country collaborations, ensuring that project targets are met regarding content, cost, time, and quality. His approach aims to align product development with customer expectations and industry standards.