Alba has appointed David Zheng as the new sales manager for the Asia Pacific market – will oversee the growth and development of this key marketing territory and, along with his team, will support initiatives that help in expanding the footprint of Alba’s product portfolio in Asia.
Zheng will be based at Alba’s office in Hong Kong, and will be reporting directly to Chief Marketing Officer, Jean Baptiste Lucas.
“Alba remains committed to expand its global presence as well as meet the stringent demands of quality conscious customers around the world. The emerging markets of Asia present a growth opportunity for the company, and the opening of our new office in Hong Kong is a key step towards consolidating our presence in this key marketing territory,” Alba’s Chief Executive, Laurent Schmitt said, while commenting on the opening of Alba’s new Regional Sales Office in Hong Kong and the appointment of David Zheng as the new Sales Manager for Asia Pacific.
“David Zheng’s experience in the aluminium industry over a span of two decades will prove crucial in meeting Alba’s vision. We are confident that he – along with his team – will play a leading role in expanding Alba’s presence in the Asia Pacific market and we wish them all success.”
David Zheng earlier worked as Managing Director of Alcan International Network China Ltd., Alcan International Network Shanghai Ltd., and Alcan International Network India Ltd., with responsibilities over China and India. Prior to this position, he worked for Pechiney Far East Ltd as Senior Sales Manager.