Rick Sheng
About Rick Sheng
Rick Sheng is a Business Development Manager at ExxonMobil, focusing on catalysts and licensing business development in China. He has over a decade of experience in process and product development, as well as plant operation management.
Current Role at ExxonMobil
Rick Sheng is currently serving as the Business Development Manager at ExxonMobil, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on catalysts and licensing business development. His responsibilities encompass planning and executing strategies to expand the company's market presence and product offerings. He leverages his extensive background in process and product development to drive business growth.
Previous Experience at Honeywell
Before joining ExxonMobil, Rick Sheng worked at Honeywell from 2014 to 2019 in Shanghai, China. During his tenure, he held the positions of Sales Account Manager and Product Line Specialist. His roles involved managing client relationships and overseeing product lines to ensure they met market demand and client needs. His work contributed to sustained revenue growth and client satisfaction.
Experience at BASF
Rick Sheng's career also includes a significant period at BASF from 2011 to 2014 in Shanghai, China. As a New Product Introduction/Process Supervisor, he was responsible for introducing new products and overseeing process improvements. His role required detailed knowledge of production processes and effective management strategies to ensure smooth operations and successful product launches.
Education and Academic Background
Rick Sheng's educational background is extensive and includes several advanced degrees. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Manchester, where he studied Business Administration and Management from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, he holds a Master's degree in Applied Chemistry from Nanjing University of Science and Technology, obtained between 2007 and 2009. Earlier, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and Technology from Yangtze University from 2003 to 2007.
Early Career at WuXi AppTec
Rick Sheng began his professional career at WuXi AppTec where he worked from 2009 to 2011 in Shanghai, China, focusing on Process Research and Development. During this period, he gained valuable experience in developing process methodologies and contributing to the company's R&D initiatives. This role laid the foundation for his subsequent career in product and process management.