Kaidi (Dylan) Chen
About Kaidi (Dylan) Chen
Kaidi (Dylan) Chen is a Business Development Manager specializing in decision-making intelligence for the automotive and food & beverage sectors. He has a background in data analytics and has held various roles in business development across multiple companies, including ICIS and Euromonitor International.
Work at ICIS
Kaidi Chen serves as a Business Development Manager at ICIS, where he has been employed since 2020. In this role, he focuses on providing decision-making intelligence for the automotive and food & beverage industries. He utilizes data services and thought leadership to influence decisions across supply chains. His responsibilities include collaborating with key stakeholders to develop commodity procurement strategies and budget planning.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining ICIS, Kaidi Chen held various positions in business development. He worked at Euromonitor International as a Senior Business Development Executive for six months in 2017 and as an Executive Business Development for one year from 2016 to 2017, both in Shanghai, China. He also worked at iResearch as a Senior Account Manager for seven months in 2018 and at EnsoFintech as an Investment professional from 2018 to 2020.
Education and Expertise
Kaidi Chen earned a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, studying from 2014 to 2015. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering from Shanghai University, where he studied from 2010 to 2014. His educational background supports his expertise in leveraging big data and analytics in his current role.
Background
Kaidi Chen completed his secondary education at Suzhou High School from 2007 to 2010. His early education laid the foundation for his later studies in engineering and management, contributing to his career in business development and analytics.
Internship Experience
In 2015, Kaidi Chen gained practical experience as a Project Assistant Intern at InterChina Strategy | Corporate Finance for two months in Shanghai, China. This internship provided him with insights into corporate finance and strategy, complementing his academic background.