Yingzhi Zhang

Ms Zhang has nine years experience in shipping and supply chain, starting with logistics and procurement roles in FMCG industry where she had been involved in a full lifecycle of ERP implementation as process lead, later she has specialised in shipping and trade digitisation. Ms Zhang has also worked in maritime advisory services taking up several shipping and port consultancy projects. At IHS Markit, Ms Zhang works as a regional subject matter expert for Maritime & Trade Industry Solutions, providing advice to the sales team and clients on various Maritime & Trade solutions, from the suite of risk and compliance offerings, to Global Trade Atlas and Commodities at Sea. Based in the Shanghai office, Ms Zhang looks after the China market, while also supporting clients in APAC and global regions. Ms Zhang holds a MSc degree in Operations, Projects and Supply Chain Management from the University of Manchester, and graduated from Shanghai Jiaotong University with a BEng in Transportation - International Shipping and BSc in International Economics and Trade. She is also a qualified member of Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS) and PRINCE2 Practitioner.