Shan Hu
About Shan Hu
Shan Hu serves as the Head of Operations at Faire, a position he has held since 2019. With a strong background in business operations and consulting, he has previously worked at notable organizations such as Bain & Company, Tapingo, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Work at Faire
Shan Hu has been with Faire since 2018, initially serving as Director of Customer Experience before transitioning to Head of Operations in 2019. In this role, Shan oversees operational strategies and ensures the efficiency of processes within the company. Faire, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, focuses on connecting local retailers with independent brands, and Shan's leadership contributes to the company's growth and operational excellence.
Education and Expertise
Shan Hu holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School, where they studied from 2014 to 2016. Prior to that, Shan earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of California, Berkeley, completing the program from 2005 to 2009. This educational background provides a strong foundation in business principles and operational management.
Background
Shan Hu has a diverse professional background that includes roles in various organizations. Before joining Faire, Shan worked at Tapingo as Head of Operations and Support and later as Director of Business Operations. Shan also gained experience at Bain & Company, where they served as an Associate Consultant and later as a Senior Associate Consultant. Additionally, Shan worked as a Consultant at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, contributing to impactful projects in the Greater Seattle Area.
Professional Experience
Shan Hu's career includes significant roles in business operations and consulting. After starting as a Business Operations Intern at Zesty, Inc. in 2015, Shan progressed to various leadership positions. At Tapingo, Shan held two key roles, focusing on operations and business management. The experience at Bain & Company further honed Shan's analytical and strategic skills, which are essential in the current role at Faire.