Ethan Xia
About Ethan Xia
Ethan Xia is the Director and Retail Data Science Leader at 宝洁 in Guangzhou, China, with extensive experience in data science and analytics across various industries.
Current Title and Responsibilities
Ethan Xia is currently the Director, Retail Data Science Leader at 宝洁, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads data science projects within the retail sector, guiding a team to leverage data for strategic business decisions. His work focuses on optimizing retail operations, improving customer insights, and enhancing overall business intelligence within the company.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current role, Ethan Xia served as a Senior Manager in Data Science at 宝洁 from 2018 to 2022. He has also worked as a Senior Data Scientist at GF Securities in 2018, a Data Scientist at Lonza from 2016 to 2018, a Business Intelligence Analyst at GfK from 2015 to 2016, a Data Analyst at Press Ganey in 2014, and a Junior Executive at The San Jose Group the same year. His career showcases a diverse range of data science and business intelligence roles across various industries including finance, biotechnology, and marketing.
Educational Background
Ethan Xia holds a Master's Degree in Computational Finance from DePaul University, which he earned from 2012 to 2014. He also received a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Changsha University of Science and Technology (CSUST), Hunan, China, studying there from 2008 to 2012. His academic credentials form a robust foundation for his expertise in data science and analytics.
Professional Experience in Data Science
Ethan Xia's professional journey in data science began with a Data Analyst position at Press Ganey in 2014. He then progressed to a Business Intelligence Analyst role at GfK, followed by a significant tenure as a Data Scientist at Lonza. His experience expanded with a brief stint as a Senior Data Scientist at GF Securities before joining 宝洁 as a Senior Manager in Data Science. His roles have involved significant responsibilities, including data analysis, applying business intelligence methodologies, and leading data science initiatives.
Work at 宝洁
Ethan Xia has been with 宝洁 since 2018, first as a Senior Manager in Data Science and currently as the Director, Retail Data Science Leader. Throughout his time with the company, he has been integral in advancing the use of data analytics within the retail sector, contributing to the company's strategic goals and operational efficiencies. His leadership has been pivotal in navigating the complex data environments in retail and enhancing the company's data-driven decision-making capabilities.