Cheng (Bill) Zhao
About Cheng (Bill) Zhao
Cheng (Bill) Zhao is the Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager at Infobip in Beijing, China, with over 25 years of experience in IT and business management.
Current Position at Infobip
Cheng (Bill) Zhao is currently serving as the Strategic Alliances and Partnership Manager at Infobip in Beijing, China. In this role, he focuses on building and managing partnerships to drive strategic growth initiatives. His extensive experience in the IT and networking sectors enables him to effectively collaborate with both internal teams and external partners to create value-added solutions.
Previous Experience at SUSE
From 2020 to 2021, Cheng Zhao worked at SUSE as a Cloud Partner Executive in Beijing. During his tenure, he was responsible for managing cloud partnerships, ensuring alignment between SUSE's cloud strategies and partner capabilities. His role involved identifying and cultivating new business opportunities, leveraging his strong background in channel management within the Chinese market.
Role at VMware
Cheng Zhao spent eight years at VMware from 2012 to 2020 as a Cloud Business Development Manager. Based in Beijing, he played a crucial role in the development and implementation of cloud business strategies. He worked extensively on identifying market opportunities and forming strategic partnerships to expand VMware's cloud offerings in the region.
Professional Background and Experience
Cheng Zhao has over 25 years of experience in the IT and business management fields, having worked for major technology companies like IBM, Cisco Systems, VMware, and SUSE. His career includes roles ranging from Software Engineer to Business Development Manager and Product Marketing Manager. His diverse skill set includes marketing management, business management, and IT networking.
Educational Background
Cheng Zhao studied at Peking University, earning a Master's degree in Business Administration from 2000 to 2002. Prior to that, he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Beijing Jiaotong University, where he studied from 1988 to 1992.