Feng Bao
About Feng Bao
Feng Bao serves as the Vice President and Asia Pacific Controller at Tapestry, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having held various roles at Starbucks, including Finance Controller and International Market Manager.
Current Role at Tapestry
Feng Bao serves as the Vice President and Asia Pacific Controller at Tapestry, a position held since 2019. Based in Shanghai City, China, Bao leads the Asia Pacific control team, focusing on supporting the rapid growth of markets in the region. In this role, Bao plays a key part in executing Tapestry's multiple brand strategy, ensuring that the company's operations align with its overall objectives.
Previous Experience at Starbucks
Feng Bao has extensive experience with Starbucks Coffee Company, where he held multiple roles over several years. He worked as the Finance Controller for Starbucks China from 2012 to 2016 in Shanghai City, overseeing financial operations. Subsequently, he served as the Accounting Director for the China Asia Pacific region from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Seattle Area. Bao also held the position of International Market Manager from 2008 to 2013, contributing to the company's global strategy.
Financial Compliance Expertise
In his professional capacity, Feng Bao ensures compliance with both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and local statutory and tax requirements across the Asia Pacific region. This responsibility is critical in maintaining the integrity of financial reporting and operations within Tapestry and during his tenure at Starbucks.
ERP Implementation Participation
Feng Bao participates in global Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementations as part of the Asia Pacific control team. This involvement is essential for integrating and streamlining business processes across various regions, enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness within the organization.