Wu Chennan
About Wu Chennan
Wu Chennan is the Operations Manager at EcoVadis in Paris, overseeing sustainability ratings assessments and global training programs.
Operations Manager at EcoVadis
Wu Chennan currently serves as the Operations Manager at EcoVadis, based in Paris. In this role, Wu co-heads the internal sustainability ratings assessment process, focusing on the analysis strategy for document audits. This responsibility includes overseeing the global training program and onboarding new Sustainability Analysts across Europe and North America. Additionally, Wu has contributed to the training of over 80 analysts, ensuring they are well-versed in the company’s sustainability practices and standards.
Previous Experience
Prior to joining EcoVadis, Wu Chennan accumulated extensive experience in various roles. From 2013 to 2014, Wu worked at Nokia as a Sustainable Purchasing - Conflict Minerals Manager in Paris. Additionally, Wu held the position of Project Assistant at Association culture et decouverte des simples in the Pau Area, France, for seven months. Earlier roles include serving as a Commercial Assistant at PPG Industries for four months in the Paris Area and undertaking a company project at AREVA in the Quimper Area for five months. Furthermore, Wu has experience as a Financial Assistant at Hongkong Sasa Cosmetic Company in Shanghai and a company project at French Ducamp Company.
Education and Expertise
Wu Chennan has a strong academic background, with two Master's degrees. Wu studied Corporate Social Responsibility at Université de Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, earning a Master's degree between 2013 and 2014. Prior to this, Wu obtained a Master's degree in International Business Negotiation from Ecole supérieure de Commerce de Rennes, completed between 2010 and 2012. This educational foundation has equipped Wu with a specialized expertise in sustainability, international business, and corporate social responsibility.
Leadership in Sustainability
At EcoVadis, Wu Chennan leads initiatives focused on enhancing sustainability within supply chains. As part of the role, Wu oversees the design of questionnaires and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to improve the traceability of conflict minerals (3TG) in supply chains. Wu also plays a crucial role in onboarding clients through sustainable supply chain training, which encompasses corrective action plan support, rating methodology, and KPI monitoring. These efforts aim to foster sustainable business practices and ensure regulatory compliance.