Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai is an industry-leading cultural intelligence expert, best known for becoming the former Ecommerce Executive at Alibaba, China’s largest e-commerce company. A leading authority in her field, she has gained over 10 years of experience in e-commerce, digital transformation, and AI, allowing her specialist knowledge to span a wide range of topics. Recognised as the talented author of ‘E-commerce Reimagined: what we can learn in Retail and E-commerce from China’, Sharon has devoted her career to educating audiences on the importance of a diverse way of thinking throughout the workplace and society. With experience appearing on the world-renowned TEDx stage, Sharon has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

After graduating with a master’s in information management at Columbia University, Sharon secured the role of Ecommerce Manager at Insight in 2012. Gaining experience managing accounts across numerous offices, she was recognised for her hard work ethic and became the youngest recipient of the 100% club. Passionate to develop a vast understanding of the industry, Sharon fulfilled roles at a wide range of leading competitors, including Intel, INAP, and Telstra. In 2017, she was selected to become a part of the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy, a programme which created global leaders and equip them with the skills to globalize Alibaba’s business groups. During her tenure at Tmall, China’s largest e-commerce platform, she served as their Head of Global Key Accounts and provided strategies to large-scale organisations such as Adidas, Xiaomi, and H&M.

An inspirational female businesswoman, Sharon is treasured for her profound career achievements, having now released her popular publication E-commerce Reimagined: what we can learn in Retail and E-commerce from China’. Offering a practical guide for businesspeople aiming to replicate the success of the Chinese e-commerce market, her industry insights are treasured by professionals globally. Passionate to educate audiences around the world on a wide range of corporate topics, Sharon has appeared at over 100 e-commerce and retail conferences for organisations such as Shoptalk, Ecomworld, and E-commerce Asia, presenting her knowledge to governments and heads of state. Alongside this, she has also appeared on CBC, CCTV, Retail Asia, and The Next Web.

A specialist in her field, Sharon Gai is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. A Global Shaper in the China chapter of the World Economic Forum, her illustrious career is admired by audiences around the world. Having delivered the TEDxMcGill talk ‘Culture Fluid: How to be the bridge in a divided world’, she gained the opportunity to educate audiences on embracing diverse cultural practices. With experience speaking in front of audiences with over 40,000 attendees, her confidence whilst on stage and passion for the topics she speaks upon is showcased during events of all kinds. When looking to hire a transformative speaker to captivate audiences of all ages and backgrounds, look no further than Sharon today.