Xiao Zhang
Vice President of Strategic Planning @Liberty Diversified International
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President of Strategic Planning @Liberty Diversified International
Minneapolis, MN, US
Member of the Corporate Executive team, overseeing all business operations; assisting business leaders to develop and execute strategic initiatives; leading strategic planning and Mergers & Acquisition processes.
EDUCATION
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Nankai University
Bachelor’s Degree
SKILLS
ABOUT XIAO ZHANG
As the VP Strategic Planning at Liberty Diversified Industries, a premier Minnesota based family-owned company in Paper, Packaging, Plastics and Office Furniture business, Xiao is a vital member of the Corporate Executive team, playing a key role in developing and executing the company\'s acquisition strategy. Collaborating with key stakeholders, Xiao has led the identification and evaluation of potential acquisition targets, taking into consideration their strategic fit, financial performance, and growth potential. By leveraging his expertise, his teams have been able to identify and execute successful acquisitions that have contributed to the company\'s growth and value creation.Xiao is known as a dynamic M&A leader with a proven track record of successfully completing and integrating acquisitions totaling over $1 billion across international markets. Through meticulous due diligence and strategic decision-making, he has identified and executed acquisitions that have contributed to business growth and value creation in manufacturing, paper and packaging, plastics, building products, chemicals, and commodities.Previously, as the VP at Liberty Plastics he led the strategy, development, and execution of the division\'s growth initiatives. Tapped as an Interim President of SAFCO – Office Furniture Division, an LDI company, he successfully led the team to integrate a significant acquisition. Additionally, Xiao has strong background in finance leadership and corporate development. At G&K Services and Valspar Corporation he led financial due diligence efforts, analyzing the financial performance and risks of target companies. After completing his MBA, Xiao leveraged his genetic engineering and pharmaceutical background and business acumen to transition into a finance and corporate development roles. Xiao\'s cross-functional business experience includes sales, marketing, finance, and general management, ability to analyze complex data/situation and effectively communicate and collaborate with customers helps him derive innovative solutions that have grown businesses and created new market entries.Contact: X••••••••@libertydiversified.com
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