FIVE MINUTES WITH ...
Q . What does Shoplazza do , in a nutshell ?
» Shoplazza provides a set of code-free systems for merchants , and they use the system to build their branded e-commerce website for global consumers .
Q . What motivated you to take the leap fom working at Baidu to setting up Shoplazza ?
» I had been doing international business at Baidu for many years , and so had seen the differences in economic , technological and Internet development in various countries and regions around the world , and at the same time seen the unique advantages and opportunities that exist among them .
China has the unique advantage of a strong supply chain and industrial belt . In the future , the world will become more efficient . For example , commodities will reach consumers with higher efficiency . This is precisely the change that technology and the Internet have brought to the world . I see a huge opportunity to utilise technology to deliver the products or build new brands more quickly .
Q . What have been the biggest challenges of your role to date ?
» The biggest ongoing challenge is whether to allow more people in the team to make continuous iterative progress , and how to achieve an optimal state in the face of organisational scale and efficiency .
Q . How would you describe your leadership style ?
» I would say my style is modelled around persistence – remaining unshakeable in the face of countless unknown challenges , and always with a day one mentality . This means both mentality and action must be consistent over time , while also finding adaptability in the changing environment to better persevere . I provide the team with additional value in vision and mission , and these values are not just strategic and business-related , but on how to face challenges .
Q . What ’ s the best piece of leadership advice you ’ ve ever received ?
» To engage in continuous reflection , and rational and objective thinking , to be able to have dialectical thinking and see things from multiple perspectives .
Q . Who do you look up to in terms of leadership and mentorship ?
» Frankly speaking , I think every leader is worth learning from . I ’ m someone who benefits a lot from daily communication and exchanges with others , but I also greatly appreciate thinking , reviewing and reflecting .
Q . What advice would you give to your younger self just starting out in the industry ?
» Take more time to study . Think about what will give you sustainable , compounding value , and do things that are truly valuable , especially those things where you think you can add value or improve on what has gone before .
Q . Finally , what ’ s the plan for Shoplazza in the next 12 months ?
» The focus will be growth of global merchants based on different markets , as it involves different habits , cultures , ecological infrastructure , and so on ; and how can we better take these factors into account and provide a product with more differentiated value . This will be key . businesschief . com 21