Simon Xia

Simon Xia serves as the Head of Direct Material Procurement for APAC at LANXESS since August 2016, overseeing a procurement budget exceeding $300 million annually and managing suppliers to mitigate risks while achieving cost-saving targets. Prior to this role, Simon held various procurement positions at AstraZeneca, FMC Corporation, Univar, and Apex-Hitech, where responsibilities included sourcing materials, supplier management, and leading initiatives for procurement excellence. Simon's achievements include receiving a CEO award for team performance in 2021 and successfully integrating acquired businesses into LANXESS. Simon holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from Tongji University.