Ellen joined us as a general member in the 4Q of 2024. Ellen immediately joined our Americas Caucus in Vancouver last October and attended a couple of our events. Her Fortune 500 affiliation and her expertise in China/Hong Kong will be great for our HKAA Branding. Henry had coffee with both Ellen and Michael Lau at least 3 times this year.
Experience
Fortune 500 executive and self-starter / entrepreneur, with cross industry expertise (from industrial automation, software, energy, home products, to internet platform and service; as well as with cross countries / cross culture experience (from Germany, US and China).
Started 20+ businesses from 0 to 1 for fortune 500 companies, owned two patents while working for GE. Founded / Co-founded five businesses in US and China (highest company valuation over $200 million)
Core Strength
Top level strategist and business model / structure design, build startups from 0 to 1. Strong communication skills, be able to leverage resources to make things happen
Work History
2014-2024: Founder and CEO, 007 eHome Service Inc. Beijing China
Internet platform dispatch installation service freelancers across 310 cities in China
2009-2013: Founder and CEO, Orca Décor Inc., Beijing China
Specialty paint distributor and installer for Behr and Sherwin Williams in China
2003-2009 Senior Director, Business Development, Home Depot, Atlanta GA / Beijing China
Mergers and Acquisition, post M&A integration and new biz startups in US / China
2002-2003 Founder and CEO, Orca Décor, Inc., Atlanta GA
Wall decoration & Flooring products wholesaling to interior designers and galleries
1999-2002 Sr. Manager, Business Development, GE Power Systems, Atlanta GA
Mergers and Acquisition, Venture Capital investment, New Biz startup
1991-1999 Engineering Mgr / Project Mgr, Siemens Energy & Automation, Atlanta GA
Marketing, sales, engineer and project management in industrial automation
1989-1990 Electrical Engineer, Kaiser Aluminum, Macon GA
Education
Electrical and Electronics Engineer, Mercer University, Macon GA
MBA, GA State University, Atlanta GA
Language
Fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese