Harper Xiao
About Harper Xiao
Harper Xiao serves as the Director of Business Operations at Pepper, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in business operations and economics, with previous roles at Uber and Duke University.
Work at Pepper
Harper Xiao has served as the Director of Business Operations at Pepper since 2021. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing various operational aspects of the company. Based in San Francisco, California, she has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives and operational efficiency for three years.
Education and Expertise
Harper Xiao studied at Duke University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Economics and Public Policy, focusing on Finance and International Policy. She also participated in a Study Abroad Program at NYU in Shanghai, further enhancing her academic background and global perspective.
Professional Background
Harper Xiao has a diverse professional background, including significant roles at Uber, where she held various positions in Marketplace Operations and Strategic Initiatives for Uber Eats from 2017 to 2021. She also worked as a Research Scholar focusing on Chinese Economic Policy at Duke University and gained experience as a Financial Analyst at Caine Mitter & Associates Incorporated.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Harper held multiple positions at Uber, including Senior Marketplace Operations Manager and Marketplace Strategic Operations Lead. Her earlier experience includes roles at CollegeFashionista as a Style Guru and as a Marketing & Trunk Show Student Ambassador at Eva Danielle. She also briefly worked at Morgan Stanley in Institutional Equity & Prime Brokerage.
Career Progression
Harper Xiao's career progression reflects a strong focus on operations and strategy within the food delivery and financial sectors. Her roles at Uber, spanning from Marketplace Operations Manager to Director-level positions, demonstrate her ability to adapt and lead in fast-paced environments. Her experience at Caine Mitter & Associates as both an Analyst and Associate further solidifies her expertise in financial analysis.