Yun Xu, Cpa
About Yun Xu, Cpa
Yun Xu is the Vice President of Finance for APAC at Fortive, with extensive experience in financial leadership roles across multinational corporations in the Asia-Pacific region. He has held various positions, including Finance Director at Fluke Corporation and American Standard, and has a strong academic background in business administration and accounting.
Work at Fluke Corporation
Yun Xu served as Finance Director for the Asia-Pacific region at Fluke Corporation from 2013 to 2016. In this role, he managed financial operations and contributed to the company's strategic initiatives. Following the spinoff of Fluke from Danaher, he played a key role in the financial integration of the company into Fortive. Since 2016, he has held the position of Vice President Finance, APAC, overseeing financial strategies and operations in the region.
Education and Expertise
Yun Xu holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, where he studied from 2001 to 2003. He also achieved a master's degree from the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) between 1995 and 1997. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Economics in Accounting from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics from 1993 to 1997. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in financial leadership within multinational corporations.
Background in Finance
Yun Xu has a robust background in finance, with over two decades of experience in various leadership roles across multiple countries in the Asia-Pacific region. He began his career at Unilever, where he held positions such as Management Accountant and Commercial Manager. He later worked at American Standard in various capacities, including CFO for Indonesia and Finance Director for China, before transitioning to roles at GST AutoLeather and Fluke Corporation.
Achievements in Financial Leadership
Throughout his career, Yun Xu has contributed to significant financial strategies and operations within the companies he has worked for. At Fortive, he has been instrumental in the strategic financial planning that supported the company's growth to a US$6 billion S&P 500 company. His leadership in financial integration during the Fluke and Fortive transition exemplifies his capability in managing complex financial environments.
Professional Experience Overview
Yun Xu has held various finance-related positions across notable companies. His tenure includes roles such as Finance Director at GST AutoLeather, CFO at American Standard in Indonesia, and Finance Director for Asia at American Standard. His experience spans over 15 years in leadership roles, focusing on financial operations and strategic planning in the industrial sector.