Xiaozhi "Jeff" CAO
About Xiaozhi "Jeff" CAO
Xiaozhi 'Jeff' Cao serves as the Vice President of Global Compliance and Quality at Lumber Liquidators, where he focuses on quality and compliance management systems for the Asian market. With extensive experience in various roles across Asia and the United States, he has a strong background in supporting supplier development initiatives.
Work at Lumber Liquidators
Xiaozhi 'Jeff' Cao has been serving as the Vice President of Global Compliance and Quality at Lumber Liquidators since 2019. In this role, he focuses on enhancing compliance and quality management systems, particularly for the Asian market. Prior to his current position, he worked as the Director of Quality Assurance for the Asia Pacific region at Lumber Liquidators from 2016 to 2019. His experience in these roles has contributed to the company's efforts in maintaining high standards in product quality and compliance.
Education and Expertise
Xiaozhi 'Jeff' Cao holds a PhD in Forest Resources from the University of Washington, which he completed from 2004 to 2011. He also earned a Master of Science in Wood Science from Oregon State University from 2002 to 2004, and another Master of Science in Wood Science from Nanjing Forestry University from 1999 to 2001. His academic background underpins his expertise in quality and compliance management systems, particularly within the Asian market.
Professional Background
Xiaozhi 'Jeff' Cao has a diverse professional background that spans multiple countries and roles. He worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Oregon State University from 2002 to 2004 and later served as a Research and Teaching Assistant at the University of Washington from 2004 to 2011. His experience includes positions as a Regional Associate Manager at Rainforest Alliance from 2008 to 2013, and as Asia Forestry Hub Manager at Bureau Veritas from 2013 to 2015. He has also worked as a Market Researcher Intern for the City of Bellevue and as a Researcher/Lecturer at Seoul National University.
Supplier Development Initiatives
In his current role at Lumber Liquidators, Xiaozhi 'Jeff' Cao supports supplier development initiatives in new countries. His work involves adapting to a changing business environment, which is crucial for maintaining compliance and quality standards across different markets. This initiative reflects his commitment to enhancing the company's operational capabilities and ensuring that suppliers meet the necessary quality benchmarks.