Robin Gong
About Robin Gong
Robin Gong serves as the Digital & IT Senior Director at Phoenix Contact, where he has worked since 2018. With a background in IT management across several companies, he has significantly contributed to digital transformation initiatives and the integration of technology in business processes.
Current Role at Phoenix Contact
Robin Gong serves as the Digital & IT Senior Director at Phoenix Contact, a position held since 2018. In this role, he has significantly contributed to the advancement of the company's technological capabilities, particularly in the area of digital transformation. His leadership has been instrumental in guiding the team towards IT 2.0, which emphasizes the integration of innovative technologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Prior to his current role, Robin Gong accumulated extensive experience in IT management across various organizations. He worked at Buckman as the China IT Manager from 2004 to 2008, where he focused on IT operations in Shanghai. He later joined GE Energy Connections as the China Application/Infrastructure IT Leader from 2008 to 2014, contributing to strategic process changes in ISC and ITC systems. His tenure at Schneider Electric as the China PMO & Security/Risk IT leader from 2014 to 2016 further solidified his expertise in managing IT projects.
Leadership at Reed Business Information
From 2016 to 2018, Robin Gong held the position of China Technical Head - Director at Reed Business Information. During this time, he led initiatives that focused on enhancing technical operations and improving service delivery in the organization. His leadership in this role contributed to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the company's technical strategies in the Chinese market.
Educational Background
Robin Gong has a strong educational foundation in technology and management. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Tongji University, where he studied from 1996 to 2000. Later, he pursued an Executive MBA at 中欧国际工商学院, completing his studies from 2020 to 2022. This combination of technical and managerial education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in digital transformation and IT leadership.
Expertise in Digital Transformation
Robin Gong possesses expertise in integrating IT, OT, and DT to facilitate digital transformation efforts within organizations. He has led the implementation of smart factory and digital industry solutions, focusing on enhancing operational capabilities. His experience in driving strategic process changes and improving systems, processes, and data aligns with the goals of advancing digital initiatives in the companies he has worked for.