Linrui Cheng

Linrui Cheng is a Senior Manager in Retail Real Estate and Development at Apple, where they have been overseeing the expansion of corporate-owned flagship stores across the Asia Pacific and China since 2015. With 15 years of extensive experience in commercial real estate, Linrui has contributed significantly to the growth of industry leaders like Starbucks and Yum China. As a key member of the founding team at Starbucks China, they led the introduction of 292 stores into central and western regions of the country while managing a team of over 30 individuals. Linrui began their career in real estate with Yum China, where they achieved notable recognition, including the Individual Contributor of the Year award in 2005. Prior to their professional endeavors, Linrui volunteered in environmental protection and traveled extensively throughout China.