
Jieting XIE
About
China Market Specialist | 15 Years in China-Europe Business
- Marketing Strategy: 15 years of experience driving award-winning strategies and revenue growth for multi-sector brands, managing multi-million-dollar budgets for maximum ROI. - Business Transformation: Demonstrated results in leading teams through business pivots. - Cross-Cultural Communication: Proven track record in leading external and internal communication strategies, navigating EU–China collaborations and Regional–HQ dynamics. - P&L Ownership & Agency Management: Direct accountability for regional P&L and extensive experience managing cross-functional and agency teams from setup to execution.
Social Media:
Skills
Acquisition Marketing
Business Communications
Cantonese
China Business Development
Complex Project Management
Cross Functional Relationship Building
Cross-cultural Communication Skills
Digital Marketing Experience
Greater China
Integrated Multi-Channel Marketing
Mandarin
Multi-cultural Team Management
Open for
cofounder
fulltime
parttime
freelancer
Work Experience
Kado Communication
2024-10 - 2025-08
Founder & Business Consultant
Other
cofounder
- Established and managed a firm, specialized in bridging business operations between Europe and China, advising Chinese companies on European expansion and supporting European companies entering the Chinese market. - Assisted Chinese cross-border e-commerce companies in their Amazon store operations.
Superprof
2023-04 - 2024-10
Country Manager of Greater China
Other
fulltime
- Led end-to-end establishment of Superprof's operations in mainland China, navigating complex regulatory environments, and independently managing 29 supplier teams across company setup, legal compliance, taxation, finance, product, and go-to-market execution. Implemented dual compliance framework (EU GDPR + China PIPL). - Directed all localization strategies, managing cross-cultural collaboration between international and local teams to align global brand identity with local market needs, ensuring consistent brand identity. - Built a tech team to redevelop the website, app, and WeChat Mini Program for China mainland, coordinating product development between Chinese and international teams. - Achieved rapid growth by acquiring 15,000 users in China mainland (including 5,000 teachers) within six months of launch with costs maintained 15% below the market average. - Directed user acquisition and marketing strategies for Hong Kong and Taiwan markets, leveraging Google and Meta.
Baidu
2020-02 - 2022-08
Integrated Marketing Communication Director
Other
fulltime
- Directed integrated marketing strategy for Southern China, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across Consumer Electronics, FMCG, Cosmetics, Pharmaceuticals, AI Industry, Digital Platforms, Fast Fashion, Babycare Products, Financial Services and Luxury. - Leveraged data-driven insights and analytics to help businesses accelerate growth and supported brands in positioning and defining their marketing strategies through consumer behavior research and traffic analysis. - Facilitated headquarters-regional coordination for unified messaging. Introduced innovative management practices to enhance cross-branch collaboration, including designing and implementing internal communication tools and mechanisms that streamlined workflow and improved alignment between headquarters and regional offices. - Led the restructuring of the Southern China marketing team in alignment with Baidu's broader strategic direction, which contributed to the team receiving the 2022 “Best Team Award”. - Diversified brand communications through multi-channel activities, utilizing Baidu-Cloud, Baidu-Wiki, Baidu-Map, and Apollo Driverless Car, among others. Initiated and managed AI-driven projects, such as virtual exhibitions for the home furnishing and fashion sectors, highlighting Baidu’s AI capabilities in immersive technologies. - Drove CHF 320M in annual revenue for the region.
Zhihu
2017-07 - 2020-02
Integrated Marketing Communication Director
Other
fulltime
- Developed monetization strategy and platform product models, now core to Zhihu’s long-term revenue engine. - Founded the creative team for Southern China, overseeing content writing and planning while mentoring team members to unlock their potential. - Led large-scale, socially impactful campaigns with key clients (e.g., P&G, Tencent, Ubtech Robotics, Mead Johnson), including satellite launch events and developer conferences, blending PR value with community engagement. - Delivered high-impact social campaigns despite limited budgets, maximizing ROI. - Drove CHF 26M in annual revenue for the region.
Yinyuetai
2016-06 - 2017-06
Integrated Marketing Communication Director
Other
fulltime
- Developed client relationships in Southern China from scratch, executing events that boosted brand recognition. - Managed celebrity endorsement projects and integrated offline activations (campus singing competitions, concerts) to strengthen consumer engagement. - Partnered with distributors to link brand events with retail channels, boosting sales conversion and visibility.
YoukuTudou
2012-01 - 2016-05
Content Marketing Communication Director
Other
fulltime
- Led team integration during a merger between two companies, ensuring strategic alignment and effective internal communication. - Created impactful PR campaigns using major IPs. - Managed content partnerships in entertainment and led marketing projects for global brands (e.g., earned P&G's “Best Project Award 2014”).
Linksus Public Relations
2010-06 - 2012-01
Senior Account Executive, Project Manager
Other
fulltime
- Designed and executed PR campaigns directly linked with retail activation, coordinating with sales teams and channel managers to drive in-store visibility and conversion. - Aligned brand campaigns with shopper marketing objectives, ensuring measurable sales impact.
Academic Experience
Aix-Marseille University -
2007.08 - 2009.09
Master of Business Administration, MBA in Administration of Cultural Institutions