Melody Chang has nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search and specializes primarily in technology and digital, including AI and IoT. Her technical proficiency, paired with keen business acumen, make her a rich resource for clients in these sectors and others in need of forward-thinking technology leaders. She has been instrumental to numerous executive placements in China and overseas.
Professional Focus
- Nearly 15 years’ experience in executive search
- Successful track record of executive and senior-level placements in a range of organizations from startups and unicorns to publicly traded multinationals
- Specialized expertise in technology recruitment, including digital, software, big data, AI and IoT
- Additional industry expertise in finance, engineering and manufacturing
- Business background in operations, business and market development, key account management, team building, process improvement and marketing strategy
- Fluent in Chinese and English
Business Expertise
- Principle, Technology & Digital Practice Group/Global Business Services Practice Group at another leading global executive search, leadership consulting and board services firm; based in Shanghai
- Key Account Manager and Senior Consultant/Practice Lead, IoT & Artificial Intelligence Sectors at one of the top recruitment firms in Asia; based in Shanghai
- Customer Service Manager II at a publicly listed HR solutions provider in Taiwan; based in Taiwan
- Account Manager at an NYSE-listed professional search agency and Fortune 1000 company; based in Taiwan
- Freelance translator, Chinese/English, simultaneous and consecutive
- Product Manager at AnCAD, Inc./eSure, Inc.; managed scientific computing software product; based in Taiwan
- Senior Manager of Marketing & Sales and Board Director at Shieh-Tai Biochemical Technology; prior roles included Manager of Overseas Marketing & Sales, Assistant Manager, and Special Assistant to the President/CEO; based in Taiwan
Sector Expertise
- Technology
- AI, Cloud & Software
- Information Technology
- Finance
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
Education & Certifications
- Master’s degree in statistics from Stanford University, U.S.
- Bachelor’s degree in applied mathematics & statistics and economics (double major) from State University of New York at Stony Brook, U.S.
- MBA courses at National Taiwan University
- Coursework in Chinese labour laws & regulations for local and Taiwanese expatriate hiring, Chinese Human Resource Management Association (CHRMA)
- Coursework in recruitment/employment cost analysis, compensation & benefits management and regulations, income tax and social insurance systems
- Certificate in Chinese-English simultaneous interpreter training, China Productivity Centre
- Certificate in technology management, National Chengchi University
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