Yu L.

Role Overview Lead the enterprise business economics functions across the Asia-Pacific region, delivering strategic economic analysis, forecasting, and insights to support enterprise decision-making, sales & operations planning, and long-term capacity strategy. Drive deep market expertise in high-growth regions, with a focus on China, India, Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia. Key Responsibilities 1. Regional Economic Leadership • Lead the Asia-Pacific business economics team, overseeing macroeconomic analysis and forecasting. • Coordinate with regional Chief Economists to ensure alignment in insights and strategic recommendations. 2. Market Expertise & Industry Analysis • Develop deep expertise in key Markets (China, India, Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia), understanding diverse market structures and industry ecosystems. 3. Strategic Forecasting & Planning Support • Build short-term market forecasts and long-term strategic outlooks for the construction and mining machinery industry. • Collaborate with Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Capacity Planning teams to support profitable business growth. 4. Executive Advisory & Strategic Engagement • Provide actionable economic insights to senior leadership, supporting Board meetings, financial reports, and strategic initiatives. • Deliver high-impact presentations to internal stakeholders and external partners. 5. Analytical Excellence & Relationship Management • Apply advanced data analytics and economic modelling to drive decision-making. • Work closely with sales & product teams, dealers, suppliers, and customers to align insights with business needs. • Build a strong network of external economists, industry analysts, and subject matter experts. • Conduct field research to stay ahead of market trends.

• Led a team of economists and commodity analysts. Research areas focus on China’s macroeconomic trends, steel and iron ore industry dynamics. • Developed and delivered customized research reports, hedging strategies, and trading recommendations, enhancing client risk management and investment decision-making. • Strengthened client relationships by collaborating with sales and marketing teams, organizing high-profile client events, and representing the firm at industry conferences. • Awarded “Best Steel Industry Analyst” by the Shanghai Futures Exchange in 2009 for outstanding market analysis and contributions to the industry.

• Specialized in international economics, finance, monetary policy, and exchange rates. • Developed strong expertise in quantitative analysis, econometrics, and economic modelling. • Awarded the UK government’s ORSAS (Overseas Research Students Awards Scheme) Scholarship for academic excellence.

• Graduated with a Distinction grade, demonstrating strong academic performance

• First-class thesis and academic record. • Awarded a first-class university scholarship and other academic honors.