Chris Z.

Chris Z. currently serves as the Strategic General Manager at Xiaomi Technology, focusing on digital and IT transformation since February 2022. Prior to this role, Chris Z. has held various positions at JD Group from May 2018, including Head of Tech & Innovation Strategy, where responsibilities encompassed technology strategy and innovation business strategy & investment. Previous experience at Baidu, Inc. involved strategic and business planning in AI, Blockchain, and Fintech, as well as leading the online mortgage loan business. Chris Z. began a career in strategy consulting at Deloitte, working primarily in the banking sector. Chris Z. is pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in management of science at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, following a Master’s degree in Accounting and Finance from The University of Manchester and a Bachelor's in Accounting and Finance from Dundalk Institute of Technology, along with a Bachelor of Science in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China.