Christopher Wu
About Christopher Wu
Christopher Wu serves as the Director of Sourcing for Asia Pacific at Kennametal, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in supply chain and procurement, having worked for companies such as Siemens Energy, Vishay Intertechnology, and Philips.
Current Role at Kennametal
Christopher Wu serves as the Director of Sourcing for the Asia Pacific region at Kennametal. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the company's sourcing strategies and operations from its Shanghai office. His role involves overseeing procurement processes and ensuring efficient supply chain management across the Asia Pacific markets.
Previous Experience at Siemens Energy
Before joining Kennametal, Christopher Wu worked at Siemens Energy from 2009 to 2016. He held multiple roles, including Head of Supply Chain and Logistics - Asia, and later as Head of Strategic Procurement and Head of Project Procurement - Asia. His tenure at Siemens Energy spanned seven years, during which he focused on enhancing procurement strategies and project logistics.
Experience at Vishay Intertechnology
Christopher Wu was employed at Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. as the Senior Logistics Manager for Greater China from 2005 to 2009. In this role, he managed logistics operations and contributed to the optimization of supply chain processes within the Greater China region over a four-year period.
Background in Supply Chain Management
Christopher Wu began his career in supply chain management at Philips, where he worked from 2000 to 2005. He held roles such as Planning Supervisor and Supply Chain Supervisor, gaining essential experience in supply chain operations and management during this five-year period.
Education and Professional Development
Christopher Wu holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from Xidian University. He furthered his education by obtaining an Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) from the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. His educational background supports his expertise in business administration and supply chain management.