Gloria Yi Qiao, JD, MBA
About Gloria Yi Qiao, JD, MBA
Gloria Yi Qiao, JD, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Global Business Shared Services at Motional, where she leads procurement professionals across various departments. With extensive experience in indirect procurement and a strong educational background in law and business, she is fluent in English, Mandarin, and Spanish.
Work at Motional
Currently, Gloria Yi Qiao serves as the Senior Director of Global Business Shared Services at Motional, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she leads procurement professionals and collaborates across various departments, including engineering, finance, operations, and legal. Her focus is on executing complex transactions that align with the company's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Procurement
Before joining Motional, Gloria held several significant roles in procurement within the technology sector. She was the Head of Indirect Procurement at Cruise for 11 months in 2020 and served as the Head of Indirect Procurement at Zoox from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she worked at NEXTEV, focusing on technology licensing and strategic procurement deals from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Gloria Yi Qiao holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also earned a Juris Doctor (JD) from Emory University School of Law between 2003 and 2006. Her educational background is complemented by her studies in Spanish at both Beijing Foreign Studies University and Vanderbilt University, where she achieved a B.A. and M.A., respectively.
Legal and Business Background
Gloria has a robust legal background, having worked as an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP and Davis Polk & Wardwell. Her experience includes a summer associate position at Weil Gotshal and Manges in 2005. She is licensed to practice law in both New York and California, which supports her unique combination of expertise in technology, business, and law.
Language Proficiency and Communication Skills
Gloria is trilingual, fluent in English, Mandarin, and Spanish. This language proficiency enhances her ability to communicate complex technology concepts effectively to diverse stakeholders. Her comfort in discussing intricate topics contributes to her success in leading cross-departmental initiatives and negotiations.