Dan Dayan Zhu

Vice President @ Newpowa

About

A versatile and results-driven professional with a proven track record of successfully leading complex, cross-functional projects across diverse industries. Skilled in aligning stakeholder expectations, driving operational efficiency, and delivering on project objectives with precision and accountability. I thrive in dynamic environments that demand adaptability, problem-solving, and collaboration with technical experts and executive teams alike. Known for my approachable leadership style, I excel at building strong relationships, navigating challenges, and ensuring successful outcomes in every project I undertake.

Country

United States

City

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Global Supply Chain Management, Business Strategy, Structured Trade, Supply Chain Optimization, Letters of Credit, Operations Management, Working Capital Optimization, Cross-Border Trade, Client Due Diligence, Change Delivery, Client Lifecycle Management, Stakeholder Management, Product Management, Client Onboarding, Training Delivery, Product Governance, Program Management, Product Onboarding, Trade Finance, Management Consulting

Experience

Vice President

Newpowa

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Global Sales & Management

Director

Newpowa

2021-1 - 2021-12 · 1 yr

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Sales

Associate Director, Client Delivery - CCIB

Standard Chartered

2018-12 - 2021-1 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Shanghai, China

Provided senior leadership across business transformation and client delivery initiatives, leveraging prior Group COO–sponsored change management experience to influence outcomes and drive execution across complex, multi-region Corporate Banking environments. Led delivery through structured change, governance, communications, and training, partnering with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams to translate strategy into measurable business and regulatory outcomes.

Change Management Analyst, Group COO

Standard Chartered

2017-11 - 2018-11 · 1 yr 1 mo

Singapore

Enabled delivery of a US$95M pan-Bank transformation portfolio within the Group COO office by leading change, communications, training, and cross-workstream coordination across Corporate and Retail Banking initiatives, including Trade Product Governance and Client Lifecycle Management. Acted as a hands-on execution partner to program leadership, driving readiness, adoption, and alignment across business, risk, and functional stakeholders at group, regional, and country levels.

Associate Director, Project Management

Solarland USA

2015-10 - 2017-11 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Greater Los Angeles Area

Led end-to-end trade finance structuring and business readiness strategy supporting Solarland’s international expansion and global supply chain. Structured and optimized inventory-backed and cross-border trade flows across manufacturing and distribution, utilizing Letters of Credit (LCs), vendor financing, and open-account arrangements to improve working capital efficiency, liquidity, and counterparty risk mitigation. Leveraged hands-on exposure to trade finance mechanics - including supplier financing structures, inventory monetization, shipment and payment timing, and credit risk - to align operational decisions with balance-sheet, cash-flow, and risk objectives.