Helena Haiying Wu
About Helena Haiying Wu
Helena Haiying Wu is the Director of Planning for the Tools & Home Products Group at Emerson in St. Louis, Missouri, with extensive experience in strategic planning and product development.
Current Role at Emerson
Helena Haiying Wu currently holds the position of Director of Planning, Tools & Home Products Group at Emerson, a company located in St Louis, Missouri, United States. In this role, she oversees the development of M&A strategy, program, and outreach for the Tools & Home Products group. She is responsible for monitoring competitive developments and trends in the market and works closely with the executive team to ensure alignment of objectives and effective strategy execution.
Previous Experience at Emerson
Before her current role, Helena Wu served in various capacities at Emerson. From 2018 to 2021, she was the Director of Strategic Planning and Integration for Professional Tools. From 2016 to 2018, she took on the role of Director of New Product Development and Product Planning. Her diverse experience within the company has equipped her with extensive knowledge in strategic planning and product development.
Career at Stanley Black & Decker
Helena Wu worked at Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. as a Demand Planning Leader for Price Pfister between 2006 and 2008. During her tenure at the company's Lake Forest, CA location, she gained valuable skills in demand planning and supply chain management, further strengthening her expertise in business process improvement.
Early Career and Roles
Helena Wu's professional journey began at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, where she worked as a System Analyst from 2001 to 2005 in Philadelphia, PA. She also had a brief stint at General Motors as a Business Analyst in Shanghai City, China, in 2001. These early roles provided her with a strong foundation in systems analysis and business analysis.
Educational Background
Helena Haiying Wu holds an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business, where she studied Business Administration from 2005 to 2007. She also earned a BA and an MA in Economics from Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Her educational background in both business administration and economics has played a crucial role in shaping her strategic and analytical skills.