Ching (Michelle) Jao
About Ching (Michelle) Jao
Ching (Michelle) Jao is a Commercial Finance Manager with extensive experience in finance and corporate strategy across various companies. She has held significant roles at organizations like Western Digital, ASE Group Global, and Nevro, and possesses a strong background in financial analysis and strategic planning.
Current Role at Nevro
Ching (Michelle) Jao serves as the Commercial Finance Manager at Nevro, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing financial strategies and analyses that support the company's commercial objectives. Her expertise in financial modeling and scenario-based forecasting contributes to informed decision-making within the organization.
Previous Experience at Western Digital
Prior to her current role, Jao worked at Western Digital from 2017 to 2019 as part of the Finance and Corporate Strategy team. During her two years in Milpitas, CA, she engaged in financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives and financial performance.
Background in Finance and Corporate Strategy
Jao has a diverse background in finance, having held various roles in different organizations. She worked at ASE Group Global from 2012 to 2017, where she served as Manager of Market and Competitive Intelligence, as well as Manager of Investor Relations. Her responsibilities included financial planning and strategic analysis across multiple locations, including Sunnyvale, CA, Fremont, CA, and Taipei, Taiwan.
Education and Academic Credentials
Jao earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, where she studied from 2010 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a focus on Finance from National Taiwan University, which she completed from 2002 to 2006. Her academic background has equipped her with the necessary skills for her finance career.
Internship Experience
Jao's early career included internship roles that provided foundational experience in finance. She interned at Ecolab in 2011 as an Institutional Finance Intern for two months in St. Paul, MN. Additionally, she worked as a part-time intern and sales assistant at ABN AMRO Asia Limited from 2005 to 2006, gaining valuable insights into the finance sector.