Yongqi (Winky) Xu
About Yongqi (Winky) Xu
Yongqi (Winky) Xu is a Senior Brand Manager at PG Ventures, with a background in franchise management and retail expansion in Greater China.
Company
Yongqi (Winky) Xu is currently working at 宝洁 (Procter & Gamble) as a Senior Brand Manager for PG Ventures. Based in Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, Winky has been in this position since 2021, contributing to brand management and strategic initiatives.
Title
Winky Xu holds the title of Senior Brand Manager at PG Ventures. In this role, Winky leads brand initiatives and strategic planning for Procter & Gamble Ventures, a division focusing on innovative brands and products within the larger P&G portfolio.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining 宝洁, Winky Xu worked at VIP.com 唯品会 as a Commercial Manager from 2020 to 2021, accumulating valuable experience in commercial operations over 6 months. From 2016 to 2020, Winky served as a Sales Manager for GCA Regional Accounts at 阿迪达斯 in Shanghai. Prior to this, Winky participated in a Management Trainee program at 阿迪达斯 for two years starting in 2014, in Guangzhou. Earlier in Winky's career, an Analyst Intern position at 尼尔森 in Guangzhou from 2012 to 2013 provided foundational industry knowledge and skills.
Education and Expertise
Winky Xu holds dual bachelor's degrees from 广东外语外贸大学, having studied 翻译 (Translation) and 会计 (Accounting) from 2010 to 2014. These academic qualifications have been fundamental in developing Winky's analytical and communicative skills. Winky possesses expertise in franchise management and retail expansion across both offline and online platforms in Greater China, adding substantial value to their roles in the industry.
Skills and Attributes
Winky Xu is known for robust team management skills and is recognized as a strong team player. Winky’s professional approach is marked by a keen sense of responsibility and the ability to quickly grasp new concepts. These skills and attributes have enabled Winky to excel in varied roles within prominent companies in the Greater China region.