Elaine Shen

Elaine Shen has extensive experience in corporate strategy and market intelligence, currently serving as Senior Manager of Strategic Intelligence within Corporate Development at Clariant since March 2005. In this role, Elaine manages the corporate strategic planning process for Business Units globally and oversees the "Total Value Assessment" project aimed at enhancing margin and top-line growth. Previously, Elaine led the global market intelligence team at Clariant, focusing on market, customer, and competitor analysis to drive business impact. Elaine's earlier experience includes a position as Commercial/Marketing Project Manager at Asia Pulp & Paper in the Asia Pacific region. Educational qualifications include an EMBA from the University of St.Gallen, a LeanSigma Black Belt+ certification, a postgraduate degree in B2B Market & Strategy Management from The University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering Chemistry from Donghua University.