Yan is a Sourcing Specialist in China for East West Associates and has over 20 years’ experience working with US, German, French and Chinese companies based in Shanghai.  He has worked in the Chemical, Building Materials, Construction Equipment, and Consumer Products industries for multinational, private, and State-Owned Enterprises. Yan brings expertise in chemical sourcing, procurement management, international trade, and JV negotiations. He has a deep understanding of chemical markets in China, with a proven track record as a negotiator of regional and global supply contracts. Additionally, he has led organization re-design and turnaround assignments for fast-growing companies in China. Yan holds a Master’s Degree in Economics from Renmin University and an undergraduate degree from Nanjing University.