Xiaolei Chen

Xiaolei Chen is an experienced professional in partnership management and financial services, currently serving as a Senior Partnership Manager at Coface since January 2024. Prior to this role, Xiaolei held various significant positions at BNP Paribas from May 2020 to March 2024, including Regional Manager for Group Bank Services, where responsibilities included managing relationships with financial institutions in Trade Finance across North and Southeast Asia. Additional roles at BNP Paribas included Head of Multi-Bank Channels and Fintech Partnerships, as well as Head of Product Marketing for Global Digital Trade, focusing on product development and commercialization of digital channels. Earlier experience includes positions at HSBC, where Xiaolei was Head of the China Desk and Senior Manager for Commodity and Structured Trade Finance, and GE Capital, participating in a Risk Management Leadership Program. Xiaolei's career began at GE Healthcare as a Sales Financing Manager in the Middle East and Africa. Educational qualifications include a Master’s in Science of Management from emlyon business school and a degree in Enterprise Risk Management from New York University.