Campaign Statement
Esteemed AmCham China voting members, as President of Dell Technologies in Greater China, I seek your vote for re-election as Governor to AmCham China’s 2019 Board of Governors.
As one of the most influential non-profit, non-governmental organizations, Amcham China supports hundreds of American companies’ operations in China through policy advocacy, government engagement, networking and business support services. Proud to be a member of the chairman’s circle, Dell Technologies has been actively participating in AmCham China's various advocacy and engagement activities, many of which I have had the honor to be part of. I greatly appreciate the continuous efforts and growing opportunities for AmCham China to further enhance the strategic relationship and facilitate business development between the two most important economies in the world during this critical juncture. My term on the board will continue to focus on the following three areas:
Broaden influence – AmCham China has been the most important platform for American business community in China. The increasing significance of the Chinese market for American businesses and the complicating uncertainty in trade and investment relations between China and the United States present new challenges and opportunities for AmCham China. I will support AmCham China to develop and maintain effective and influential relationships with the Chinese policy makers and government stakeholders. Meanwhile, I will fully leverage my role as the Vice Chairman of China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (CAEFI) to increase AmCham China’s influence among key Chinese stakeholders.
Support business environment – AmCham China has done a great job in advocating for a better business environment in China, and its voice has been heard by the top leadership from both the U.S. and China. I can support AmCham China to help the member companies to understand the policy correctly and deliver the right message to the appropriate authorities. Yet with its rich resources and expertise, we can help our headquarters better understand the changing political, regulatory and economic landscape of China, and offer guidance and needed support for our operations in China. As an executive management leader in multinational companies for many years, I'm familiar with the internal and external working mechanisms, and am confident to create more synergies for business growth by boosting exchanges and collaborations among members of AmCham China and with their Chinese counterparts.
Being a trusted counsel – My long-term engagement with AmCham China dated back to the time period when I was with Schneider Electric and Tellabs. With my educational background and years of successful business experience, I will leverage my in-depth industry expertise from the ICT sector and help AmCham China better position in the Era of Digital Transformation.
I appreciate your vote and will do my best to represent the interest of all U.S. businesses, and work towards my goals by serving AmCham China and our member companies with my passion and professionalism.
Biography
Dr. Chenhong Huang is the Global Executive Vice President and President, Greater China of Dell Technologies, with responsibility for the organization’s overall strategy and business in its largest market outside the United States.
Dr. Huang joined Dell in 2014, serving as Senior Vice President, Dell and President, Dell Greater China. In 2015, he created and launched the “In China, For China” Dell China 4.0 Strategy, a bold and progressive plan to drive Dell’s continuous growth and leadership position in the IT industry; to establish Dell’s credentials as a trusted partner that empowers customers to succeed in the digital era; and to support the upgrade of China’s IT industry and the sustainable development of the country’s economy. The success of this strategy has been augmented with Dell’s recent establishment of four local ecosystems in Greater China, in Smart Manufacturing, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Hybrid Cloud.
In December 2016, Dr. Huang was named Vice Chairman of the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment, a MOFCOM-affiliated organization. In 2018, he was awarded as honorary citizen of Xiamen by Xiamen municipal government. Dr. Huang has served as the Board of Governors for AmCham China since 2018.
Prior to joining Dell, Dr. Huang served as Schneider Electric’s Global Senior Vice President and President, Greater China at APC for Schneider Electric. He was also the Chairman of Uniflair, a subsidiary of APC, and a member of the Board of Directors both at Schneider Great Engineering (Beijing) Co., Ltd. and at APC’s UPS Plant.
Dr. Huang previously served as President and member of the Board of Directors at Tellabs China. He also worked for Nortel for 17 years, overseeing its business operations in China and holding numerous senior posts, including President of Nortel China, when he was responsible for sales to telecommunication operators.
Dr. Huang earned his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 1992. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Science and Master's Degree in Electrical Engineering from Fudan University in 1983 and 1986, respectively. Dr. Huang has published a number of academic papers and holds the ownership or co-ownership of 13 patents.