William Wang Head of Consulting (China)
shanghai
Chinese, English
About William
William is Head of Consulting Research (China). He is based in Shanghai.
William is specialised in research spanning competitive intelligence, market positioning and market entry. He also has experience in innovation studies, such as helping clients to map the new brand alternative launch model, profiling research and development innovation process, amongst others. He has served many local and multinational companies, covering industries like packaged food, beauty and personal care, apparel and footwear, and home appliances. William joined Euromonitor in 2012, starting in Consulting in Shanghai as an Associate Consultant, progressing to Consultant and then Senior Consultant. He continues to prove himself to be a valuable project manager, with his strong research sense and excellent communication skills to clients. Since assuming a managerial role in 2016, William has also demonstrated his strong leadership, wealth of experience and a clear, client-centric mindset.
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