Wei Hu

Chief Executive Officer at Global Sources

Wei Hu has had a diverse range of work experiences, starting as a Financial Analyst at Northwest Airlines in 1999. Wei then went on to work at Best Buy, where they held various positions such as Sr. Financial Analyst, Sr. Manager of International Supply Chain Strategy, Sr. Manager of International Merchandising, and Director of International Merchandising. In 2011, they joined Ace Hardware Corporation as the Director & General Manager of Global Merchandising before becoming the General Manager for Asia in 2014. From 2015 to 2018, Wei Hu served as the President of Reed Exhibitions Greater China, overseeing the Greater China and Korea regions. Currently, they hold the position of Chief Executive Officer at Global Sources.

Wei Hu obtained an MA in Asian Civilizations from the University of Iowa from 1995 to 1997. From 1997 to 1999, they pursued an MBA in Banking & Finance at the Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University.

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Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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Global Sources

Global Sources is one of the top B2B platforms in the world, driving authentic trade and providing up-to-date market insights and tailored sourcing solutions. Since our foray into B2B in 1971, we have never stopped evolving. From being a pioneering company, we are now recognized and trusted worldwide for our list of Verified Suppliers from various industries and trade services. We never rest on our laurels and continue to innovate to bridge the gap between our global buyers and suppliers from China and Asia. More recently, Global Sources has become a part of the world-leading event organizer, Clarion Events. What We Do Leveraging our decades-tested expertise of facilitating trade, we have helped SMEs, retail chains and startups move their businesses forward through our trade shows, online marketplace, magazines, and sourcing apps. More than 10 million international buyers in more than 250 countries – including 95 of the world’s top 100 retailers – utilize our services to source products for their market and find new opportunities to grow their business. Powered by our talented teams across the globe, we are committed to delivering highly efficient online-to-offline services that are quality-driven, results-oriented, and customer experience-enhancing.