NING YE

Strategic Partnerships & GTM Leader

New York, US.

About

Strategic partnerships and GTM leader with over a decade of experience in fintech and SaaS, specializing in driving revenue growth and optimizing the full customer lifecycle. A proven builder and executor, Ning brings structure to complex environments, having successfully co-founded a vertical SaaS startup and scaled GTM initiatives. Now seeking to leverage expertise in GTM, partnerships, and customer experience to accelerate growth at an innovative, high-growth startup.

Work

ShipViz

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Cofounder

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Co-founded a fulfillment-automation SaaS for DTC brands, leading GTM and partnership strategies to validate market fit and drive initial traction.

Highlights

Architected and launched ShipViz, a fulfillment-automation SaaS platform, optimizing order routing and inventory allocation for DTC brands.

Led comprehensive GTM strategy and partnership development, securing validation from brands with annual sales ranging from $200K to over $30M+.

Successfully navigated product discovery and GTM phases, establishing a foundational market presence for the vertical SaaS startup.

Pilot.com

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General Manager, Consumer & Retail

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Directed the Consumer & Retail vertical, driving significant revenue contribution and establishing a scalable GTM framework through strategic partnerships and enterprise accounts.

Highlights

Launched and grew a new vertical to contribute 25% of overall company revenue through strategic partnerships and key enterprise accounts.

Built and led a high-performing cross-functional team of 6 (sales, solution architect, product, operations, customer success), defining hiring profiles and onboarding processes.

Developed and implemented robust GTM playbooks, including industry overviews, market sizing, ICPs, and 6/12-month plans, alongside enablement materials to scale growth.

Owned the complete customer lifecycle, aligning marketing, sales, solutions architecture, customer success, and operations to increase conversion rates and reduce churn across priority accounts.

PingPong Payments

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Head of Business Development & Global Partnerships

Hangzhou / New York, NY, US

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Summary

Directed global business development and partnerships, expanding market presence and driving substantial transaction volume and revenue growth across international markets.

Highlights

Led global partnership initiatives, launching and scaling channels with major card networks (Visa, Mastercard), banks, payment platforms, and ecommerce partners, achieving over $20B in annual Total Payment Volume (TPV).

Built and managed a high-performing business development team, successfully sourcing and closing over 10 large enterprise deals that generated more than $500M in TPV.

Spearheaded the launch of the first acquiring product and expanded the business into 5 new markets (North America, Europe, and APAC), overseeing cross-functional teams to generate tens of millions in revenue.

Newell Brands

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Global eCommerce Manager

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Managed global eCommerce strategy and execution for two key brands, optimizing trade marketing and driving international expansion initiatives.

Highlights

Directed global e-commerce strategy and execution for Rubbermaid Commercial Products & Coleman, enhancing online sales performance and market share.

Orchestrated cross-functional collaboration with key internal and external divisions to ensure optimized trade marketing activities and facilitate global expansions.

Amazon

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Advertising Key Account Manager

New York, NY, US

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Summary

Managed comprehensive media planning, execution, and optimization for multiple Procter & Gamble brands, driving significant e-commerce growth.

Highlights

Managed media planning, execution, measurement, and optimization strategies for multiple Procter & Gamble brands, significantly contributing to their e-commerce growth.

Leveraged deep understanding of Amazon's advertising ecosystem to drive strategic initiatives for key accounts.

Amazon

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Global Selling Partner Manager

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Cultivated strategic partnerships with over 200 diverse global sellers, significantly contributing to the expansion of Amazon's UK business.

Highlights

Developed and nurtured strategic partnerships with over 200 diverse global sellers, directly contributing to the substantial growth of the UK business.

Implemented growth strategies and managed relationships to optimize seller performance and market penetration.

Education

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Master of Science Management

Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario

London, ON, Canada
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Master of Science International Business

London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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Master of Science Media & Communications

Nanjing University

Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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Bachelor of Arts Journalism, Minor in Laws

Languages

English

Chinese Mandarin

Skills

Professional Skills

Full-Cycle Customer Lifecycle Ownership, Strategic Business Development, Cross-Functional Leadership, P&L Responsibility, Enterprise & Mid-Market Account Management, Multi-Cultural Stakeholder Management, GTM Strategy, Partnership Development, Revenue Growth, Market Expansion, Startup Scaling, Product Discovery.

Technical Skills

Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach, SQL, Looker, Tableau, Excel, Google Sheets, Google Ads.

Projects

Kantin (early-stage stablecoin fintech)

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Summary

Provided strategic advisory on product roadmap, GTM, and partnership strategy for an early-stage stablecoin fintech.

This Week In Fintech & StableCon, Contributing Writer - China

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Summary

Authored weekly coverage on Greater China fintech news for a global subscriber base of over 80,000 founders, operators, and investors.

Lyta.ai (early-stage AI-powered underwriting fintech)

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Summary

Provided strategic guidance on fundraising, pitch deck development, go-to-market execution, partner segmentation, and pipeline building for an AI-powered underwriting fintech.