Le Kang
About Le Kang
Le Kang serves as the General Manager of the Go Global Business Unit at PingCAP, where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technology and business development, having held key positions at companies such as Tencent, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, and Red Hat.
Work at PingCAP
Le Kang serves as the General Manager of the Go Global Business Unit at PingCAP, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he leads the Cloud ecosystem team, focusing on strategies that facilitate the expansion of Chinese businesses into global markets. His responsibilities include developing go-to-market and partnership strategies, specifically targeting verticals such as e-commerce, gaming, and social applications.
Previous Experience at Tencent
Before joining PingCAP, Le Kang worked at Tencent as the General Manager of the Cloud and Smart Industries Group (CSIG) for the Internet of Things (IoT) and Mobile Verticals. His tenure at Tencent lasted for eight months in 2020, during which he contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in these rapidly evolving sectors.
Career at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Le Kang was a key figure at Amazon Web Services (AWS) from 2013 to 2017, where he served as the Sales Team Leader and Senior Sales/Business Development Manager. He was the first sales manager in the AWS China team and played a significant role in developing the landing strategy and ecosystem for AWS in China.
Professional Background at Microsoft and Oracle
Le Kang has extensive experience in business development and account management. He worked at Microsoft from 2017 to 2020 as a Senior Business Development Manager, focusing on the cloud industry. Prior to that, he was a Senior Account Manager at Oracle from 2007 to 2010, where he managed key accounts and contributed to the company's growth in the region.
Education and Expertise
Le Kang earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Telecommunications from Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. His educational background, combined with his professional experience, equips him with a strong understanding of technology trends and an entrepreneurial spirit, which he applies to his current role in driving global business initiatives.