Yifan Y.

Senior Affiliate Partnership Manager @ Group Lotus

About

Strategic and results-driven commercial and operations leader with 10 years of experience driving cross-border business strategy, partnerships, and transformation across EMEA and APAC. Proven track record in managing large-scale commercial initiatives, executing due diligence and investment evaluations, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver operational excellence and sustainable growth. Currently leading commercial operations and strategic partnerships at a global automotive group, managing multi-million-pound transactions and market expansion projects across Asia and Europe. Skilled in process re-engineering, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement with C-suite executives, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency, governance, and profitability. Fluent in Mandarin and English, offering a global perspective on cross-border collaboration, negotiation, and change execution between Western and Asian markets. Core Competencies: Corporate Strategy & Development | Cross-Border Partnerships | Due Diligence & Risk Assessment | Operational Excellence | Process Re-engineering | Financial & Market Analysis | Stakeholder Management (EMEA & APAC) | Digital Transformation | Bilingual Communication (Mandarin & English)

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Automotive

Skill

Business Strategy, Commercial Management, Strategic Partnerships, Operations Management, Go-to-Market Strategy, Procurement, Microsoft Office, Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Leadership, Public Speaking, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Presentations, Business Development, Direct Sales, Business-to-Business (B2B)

Experience

Senior Affiliate Partnership Manager

Group Lotus

2021-12 - Present · 4 yrs 10 mos

City Of London, England, United Kingdom

Driving strategic partnerships and procurement initiatives to enhance commercial growth and operational efficiency. Proven success in leading cross-functional projects, optimizing processes, and supporting market expansion. Collaborate closely with senior leadership to deliver actionable insights and drive business performance. Passionate about fostering high-impact partnerships and achieving sustainable growth. Key Focus Areas: *Strategic Partnerships & Commercial Management *Procurement Strategy & Operational Excellence *Cross-Functional Leadership & Stakeholder Management *Business Growth & Market Expansion

Business Development Manager

China Unicom Europe

2019-11 - 2021-5 · 1 yr 7 mos

London, United Kingdom

Key Focus Areas: *Business Development & Strategic Partnerships *Automotive Connectivity Solutions & IoT *Procurement Strategy & Vendor Management *Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement *Market Expansion & Revenue Growth