Winnie Wu
About Winnie Wu
Winnie Wu serves as the China CFO at Berry Global, Inc., where she leads a finance team of approximately 80 people. With extensive experience in finance and business management, she has held various leadership positions in notable companies and possesses multiple finance-related certifications.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Winnie Wu serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Berry Global, Inc. since 2021. In this role, she leads a finance team of approximately 80 professionals across 12 sites in mainland China and Hong Kong. Wu oversees a business size of around $500 million, managing financial operations and strategic initiatives to support the company's growth in the region.
Previous Experience in Finance
Prior to her current position, Winnie Wu held several key roles in finance. She worked at Yum! Brands as a Strategic Business Development Analysis Manager from 2012 to 2016 in Shanghai. Wu also served as the Head of FP&A for AkzoNobel in Great China and North Asia for one year in 2019. Additionally, she was a Global Business Controller at 利乐 for one month in 2019 and held the position of Finance Director at Upsolar Global from 2011 to 2012.
Education and Certifications
Winnie Wu has a strong educational background in finance and business. She studied English at Shanghai International Studies University, earning a Bachelor's degree from 1999 to 2003. Wu also completed a Global EMBA at 中欧国际工商学院 from 2020 to 2022. Furthermore, she obtained an MBA and Master's in Advanced Finance from Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance, Shanghai Jiao Tong University from 2008 to 2010. She holds multiple certifications, including AICPA, ACCA, CIA, and CTA.
Expertise in Financial Compliance
Winnie Wu possesses extensive expertise in various financial compliance frameworks. She is knowledgeable in US GAAP, PRC GAAP, IFRS, and SOX 404 compliance. Her experience includes investment financing leverage and derivatives, which enhances her capability to navigate complex financial landscapes and ensure regulatory adherence.
Career Progression in Finance
Winnie Wu's career in finance spans over two decades, beginning as a Senior Associate in Assurance at PwC from 2004 to 2007. She then progressed to Group Senior Finance Manager at Fortune Sun China Holdings Ltd from 2007 to 2011, followed by a role as Great China Cluster Finance & Business Controller at 利乐 from 2016 to 2019. Her diverse experience across various sectors has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of financial management.