Deon Xia

Deon Xia is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in purchasing and supply chain management, currently serving as a Senior Purchasing Manager at Alibaba Group since August 2018. Deon has held the role of Senior Category Manager at HUAWEI DEVICE since March 2018, focusing on category industry research and supplier portfolio management. Prior experience includes Senior Manager at Lenovo Group, managing ODM partners and supply assurance for mobile products since July 2013, and Global Supplier Integration Manager at Nokia, where supplier development and inbound supply chain improvements were key responsibilities from July 2005 to July 2013. Deon's career began at Motorola Mobile Devices as a Global Purchase Manager and later as a Buyer & Planner. Educational credentials include a Master's degree in Management from Tianjin Textile and Technology University and a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Management from Tianjin Polytechnic University.