James Xi
About James Xi
James Xi serves as the Vice President of Strategy Marketing & Smart Strategy at Phoenix Contact, a position he has held since 2020. He has extensive experience in the technology and automation sectors, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Honeywell, General Electric, and Rockwell Automation.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
James Xi serves as the Vice President of Strategy Marketing & Smart Strategy at Phoenix Contact. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic marketing initiatives and smart technology strategies. His role involves overseeing marketing strategies that align with the company's goals in automation and connectivity.
Previous Experience at Honeywell Process Solutions
James Xi has extensive experience at Honeywell Process Solutions, where he worked in various roles. He served as the After Market Services Leader for the Asia Pacific region from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, he was the Business Development Director from 2004 to 2006, and he also held the position of Section Manager from 1997 to 2003. His tenure at Honeywell provided him with a strong foundation in market development and service leadership.
Experience at General Electric (GE)
James Xi worked at General Electric (GE) in several capacities. He was the Regional Services Director in Shanghai City, China, from 2015 to 2016. Before that, he served as the Senior Project Management Director for the Asia Pacific region from 2012 to 2015. Additionally, he was a Project Management Director from 2010 to 2012. His roles at GE focused on project management and regional service operations.
Educational Background
James Xi studied Computer Science at Fudan University, where he completed his degree from 1981 to 1985 and again from 1985 to 1987. He also attended the National University of Singapore, achieving an ISS from 1994 to 1997. His educational background in computer science and systems provides a technical foundation for his career in strategy and marketing.
Career at Rockwell Automation and Sensia Global
James Xi was the General Manager of the SSB Greater China Region at Rockwell Automation from 2016 to 2019. He also served as the Asia Pacific Regional Director for Sales and Process Automation at Sensia Global for a brief period in 2019 to 2020. His roles in these companies involved leadership in sales and automation processes, further expanding his expertise in the industry.