Charlene Li Keynote Speaker & Strategic Advisor

Quantum Networks Group

Founder & CEO

100 Coaches Agency

100 Coaches brings together the world’s leading executive coaches, top business thinkers and best leaders with the common purpose to prepare, develop, and energize inspired leaders for the future.

100 Coaches was launched in 2016 by world-renowned educator and leadership coach Marshall Goldsmith as a network to learn and collaborate and ultimately ‘Pay It Forward.’ The agency specializes in connecting the world’s best coaches with top leaders that best fit their needs. 

As a certified Stakeholder-Centered Coach, I focus on supporting leaders through disruptive transformations and ensuring we establish clear success measures to track and report on our progress to your key stakeholders. I provide a money-back guarantee that we get results!

Executive Transformation Coach

LinkedIn

Named a LinkedIn Influencer when the program launched in 2012 and was named one of the LinkedIn Top Voices: Company Culture in April 2022 which highlights 10 must-follow thought leaders covering how to build great workplaces, develop talent and cultivate inclusive cultures.

LinkedIn Top Voices

Member of YPO San Francisco Gold and YPO Global One Chapters.

Member

Member of YPO San Francisco Gold and YPO Pacific One chapters. Served on the Pacific Regional Regional Executive Board, the Membership Committee of YPO Pacific One, and the YNG+ Taskforce.

Regional Executive Board, Pacific Region

PA Consulting

As the leader of our research group, I set the agenda for our thought leadership focused on cross-sector issues facing leaders. 

PA is the innovation and transformation consultancy that brought the home pregnancy test and the Sydney Opera House to life – alongside thousands of other ingenious solutions as every day and monumental. We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future in a technology-driven world.

Chief Research Officer

Altimeter, a Prophet Company

I helped leaders thrive with disruption as a Senior Fellow at Altimeter which I founded and was acquired by Prophet in July 2015. 

I have written or co-authored six books, including "Groundswell: Winning In A World Transformed By Social Technologies"​, the New York Times bestseller, "Open Leadership"​, "The Engaged Leader", and my latest book, "The Disruption Mindset".

My current research includes leadership, digital strategy, employee experience, and creating growth and innovation cultures.

Founder & Senior Fellow

I helped leaders thrive with disruption, especially new technologies that impact their strategies and organizations. I did this through the research and consulting work we did at Altimeter Group, which I founded and where I was the CEO.

Jumpshot Inc

Served on the Jumpshot Board of Directors and the Audit Committee. I'd been following Jumpshot for over two years and joined the board because they provide deep insight into customer journeys while adhering to the strictest protocols around personally identifiable information (PII).

Board Member

Forrester Research

Research and analyze how media companies and marketers use technology to improve their business strategies and practices. Research topics include social technologies, searcn marketing, marketing mix, digital marketing growth, online recruitment and online classifieds, social networks, portals (like AOL, MSN, and Yahoo!), local media, especially newspapers.

Principal Analyst

Led the Media and Marketing research team, ranging from 7-10 analysts and research associates. Responsible for all research produced by the analysts, as well as liasons with the sales force.

Research Director

Industry analyst covering Internet advertising, online recruitment, online promotions, and portals. Also looked at newspaper publishing strategies.

Senior Analyst

Community Newspaper Company

Created the Internet publishing division of CNC. Wrote original business plan and obtained funding from Fidelity Investments, the parent company. Put 200 individual towns and cities online at www.townonline.com, which included 120 community and daily newspapers (total circulation 1+ million). Won two EPpy awards for best local site and best commercial product (for the online recruitment site). Also held positions on the Newspaper Association of America's online publishing advisory board.

Internet Publisher

I catalyze transformation as an expert on disruptive transformation strategy and leadership. I'm an entrepreneur and NY Times bestselling author and have seen business, society, and the world undergo seismic changes. My work includes writing books, speaking, advising, and coaching companies and their leaders and I've worked with 14 of the Dow Jones 30 companies. 

I help leaders and their organizations in three ways: 

1) Research, Writing, and Streaming: I share my research and thinking through books and articles. I stream weekly here on LinkedIn, usually Tuesday at 9 am PST. I research and develop strategies for disruptive innovation, leadership in challenging times, and the impact of generative AI on the future of work. I was named one of LinkedIn's Top 10 Voices on Company Culture in 2022. 

2) Speaking and Workshops: From conference keynotes to intimate executive gatherings, my speeches and workshops educate and identify specific actions people can take to start making the future a reality today. Peppered with relevant examples, I tailor the content for every audience. I love creating "a-ha" moments when the audience sees what is possible in the future and has the confidence to take the next step.  I specifically emphasize the importance of relationships, empathy, and wisdom in leadership and transformation. Partial client list and appearances include Adobe, Banfield, Cloudera, Coty, Genesys, KPMG, Novartis, Oracle, Providence Health, SAP, SxSW, TED, Tony Robbins, US Navy, Verizon, Workplace from Meta, World Business Forum, and the World Economic Forum.  

3) Advisory and coaching. I take on a few select advisory and coaching clients a year, typically on a retainer basis. My advisory work addresses specific transformation challenges facing an organization, from shifting strategic focus to driving culture change. In my coaching, I work with people who are already great leaders and support them in leading disruptive, transformative change using a stakeholder-centered coaching approach developed by Marshall Goldsmith. Clients have included: Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines,

Charlene Li

The Brick

Joining The Brick as a Sales Consultant, I am proud to be part of an esteemed organization known for its commitment to excellence in providing high-quality home furnishings and appliances. With a rich history spanning decades, The Brick has established itself as a trusted name in the industry, renowned for its extensive product selection, competitive pricing, and exceptional customer service. As a Sales Consultant, I am excited to contribute to The Brick's legacy by delivering personalized solutions to meet each customer's unique needs, while upholding the company's values of Excellence, Attitude, Teamwork and Innovation. Together, we are dedicated to enhancing the shopping experience and exceeding expectations at every turn.

Sales Consultant

VOIZ | voizworks.com

iCannovate has entered into a strategic partnership with VOIZ | voizworks.com (Call Centre as a Service Platform) to facilitate outsourcing projects in the North American markets. 
#budget-augmentation #SMB

Freelance Consultant

iCannovate Inc 

Currently based in Canada heading a global team of professionals, with a mission to take our Flagship platform  Digitalclinic to the MEA region.

Digitalclinic  is a revolutionary platform that aims to bring about next generation digital transformation within the healthcare ecosystem.

Digitalclinic  platform is designed to streamline the way healthcare ICT systems interact and manage clinics, patients and data,  making the process more efficient and effective.

Digitalclinic  is the flagship healthcare platform by ICannovate Inc (icannovateinc.com) a digital transformation company with affiliate companies in the United States, India, and the Middle East. iCannovate Inc, and has its presence in North Americas, MiddleEast, India and Africa. 

We provide custom IT & ICT solutions and tailored IT services across various industry verticals.

We also deal with pharma supplies,  medical devices, consumables,  industry agnostic IT and ICT services.

Electrade LLC 

Converting and Driving Sales growth in areas of LED Lighting and other Electrical products for the construction industry, Developing Channel trade, Product and Overseas Market identification, maintain P&L, Ensure effective planning and communication to all trade partners, work closely with all departments to ensure profitability and resource optimization,

Business Unit Head

BMTC Group

BMTC forms a part of the Dubai-based conglomerate Bahri & Mazroei Group, alongside its sister companies, Bahri & Mazroei Technical Systems (BMTS) and Telematics Networking & Communications. Among the leaders in the infrastructure industry, BMTC is one of the frontier companies setting the pace.

Responsibilities: 
- Fully manage the existing export operations comprised of in-house brands of LED Lighting Products,Electrical Solutions, GI Conduits etc in GCC,CIS and AFRICAN regions,
- More notably, by utilizing the company resources, to devise and execute a master plan to further develop the existing trading activities and also expand into new opportunity areas and markets that may be divergent from the company's traditional business-lines.
- To build and manage a productive team to support and provide the necessary scale to achieve the objectives defined.
- To oversee the day to day business operations with a hands on approach whilst taking full responsibility for P&L of the operation and reporting to the management.

Head Of Exports

Polyfab Plastic Industry LLC

Was solely responsible for the acquisition, retention and growth of large international key accounts across Construction, OEM, Utility and Retail Industries. Working with Top management teams internally as well as externally in delivering service to match our globally certified PVC/HDPE products across Africa,ME,GCC and CIS regions.Oversee customer support processes and organize them to enhance customer satisfaction

•	Review financial information and adjust operational budgets to promote profitability
•	Manage relationships/agreements with external partners/vendors
•	Evaluate overall performance by gathering, analyzing and interpreting data and metrics
•	Ensure that the company runs with legality and conformity to established regulations
•	Overseeing the day to day management of the business development team.
•	Devising strategies for driving sales growth across the business.  
•	Analysing existing approaches to the development of business and making changes where appropriate.
•	Setting targets for new business development for the business development managers and executives.
•	Interviewing and hiring new members of the business development team.
•	Implementing new business initiatives across the new business and sales teams.
•	Working closely with members of the team to generate new business within large accounts.

Senior Manager - International and Channel Sales

Bin Rustam Building Materials Trading LLC, Dubai, UAE

Assisting Principals to size up operations in Qatar and UAE and working on new product acquisitions, staff augmentation and strategizing marketing plan for business expansion. 

Brand development, web site traffic growth, web site development and updation. Develop brand strategy and statistics systems.

Formation of teams, streamlining logistics, procurement and setting up supplier base in UAE and overseas (China, Europe and India), adding new areas like LED lighting and other building materials to cater to projects and traders in UAE and Gulf region. 

Prospecting for new clients in Gulf, CIS and Africa region.

Head Business Development and Operations

Dallas Trading Co.LLc

Dallas Trading Co. LLC is one of the reputed hubs for Construction and Engineering Electrical products in the Middle East, working since 1995, headquartered in UAE with branches in Qatar and Oman.

A General Trading company with exports into AFRICA,GCC,CIS, MENA region, and the ASIAN countries.

At present I am working on entry into emerging global markets,adding new products,proposals and business strategy.Focus is more into the Oil and Gas and Construction Industry.

Prospecting in the MENA Region,Iraq,CIS and APAC for Electrical products and LED lighting.

General Manager, Business Development and Operations

PBS ( PICSA GROUP),  PORT MORESBY

Handling responsibility of Operations and selling the group products to all major projects in Papua New Guinea and the Pacific region.

PICSA group is involved in the whole gamut of building materials.

Business Plan & Sales Strategy Development,Operations,
Retention of clients,Brand Development,
Estimation and getting approvals & handling the sales team and helping them achieve their targets in the Pacific region.
Identifying new clients establishing business in new territories,mining within existing clients for increasing revenue,
Researching and writing proposals,
Liasoning with Government departments,

Successful in bringing large accounts ( PNGLNG contractors,OkTedi Mines,IEA etc.) for increase in revenue.

General Manager, Operations,Sales and Marketing.

IonIdea Inc, USA/ India

The role included working for a strategic business unit to identify possible business clients for new projects in US and UK.

Lead all aspects of Business Development from market strategy and business plan, to resourcing and recruitment, sales, and operations management.
 
•	Developing Promotional Concepts 
•	Researching and Writing Proposals
•	Assessing Customer Needs
•	Creating and Delivering Effective Presentations
•	Planning and Managing Events
•	Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams
•	Federal Projects / US

Director Business Development,Sales & Marketing(Global Market),

Having risen from a grassroot Sales Executive to heading a business unit my learnings and experience have helped me lead all aspects of Global Sales, Business Development from market strategy and business plan, managing P&L, to Resourcing and Recruitment, Sales, and involve in management decisions.
 
  Developing Sales Strategies
  Mentoring Teams
  Start up Business Development
  Researching and Writing Proposals
  Assessing Customer Needs
  Product Development
  Planning and Managing Events
  Collaborating with Cross-Functional Teams

Specialties: Operations, Business Development, Joint Ventures, New Clients, New Businesses, Liaison work, Recruitment Management

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