Freni Cai
About Freni Cai
Freni Cai is the Head of HRBP, Sales & Support APAC and Head of China HR at National Instruments, based in Shanghai, China, with over 18 years of experience in HR roles within multinational corporations.
Current Position at National Instruments
Freni Cai currently serves as the Head of HRBP, Sales & Support APAC and Head of China HR at National Instruments (NI), based in Shanghai, China. She began this role on April 1, 2019. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing human resources operations across the Asia-Pacific region, specifically focusing on sales and support departments. Cai plays a pivotal role in managing and implementing HR strategies and ensuring alignment with the company's regional business objectives.
Previous Roles at VMware, QAD China Limited, and Dell
Before joining National Instruments, Freni Cai worked at VMware as a Senior HR Business Partner from 2013 to 2019. Prior to VMware, she held the position of HR Business Partner at QAD China Limited between 2010 and 2013. She also spent five years at Dell, Inc., where she specialized in talent acquisition from 2004 to 2009. Each of these roles was based in Shanghai, China, contributing to her extensive experience in HR functions within multinational corporations.
Education at Fudan University
Freni Cai is an alumna of Fudan University, where she studied law and earned her Bachelor's degree. Her academic tenure at Fudan spanned from 1997 to 2001. The legal education provided her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and regulatory compliance, which has been advantageous in her HR career.
HR Expertise and Skills
With over 18 years of experience in various HR functions within multinational corporations, Freni Cai possesses a wealth of expertise. Her skills include HR work planning and implementation, coaching and feedback, talent assessment and development planning, performance cycle management, employee relationship and engagement, and talent interview and measurement. Cai is also proficient in training needs analysis, training roadmap design and deployment, as well as delivering presentations and in-house training.
Multilingual Communication Skills
Freni Cai is adept at communicating in both English and Chinese, which enhances her ability to work in diverse, global environments. Her bilingual skills enable her to effectively engage with employees and stakeholders from various cultural backgrounds, facilitating smoother HR operations and fostering inclusive workplace environments.