Meet the chinasoftsolutions team.
Beijing Office
Liu
Hong
Liu Hong is the CEO of chinasoftsolutions and one of the founding partners. Prior to joining CSS in May 2009, Mr. Liu worked for Lenovo and Digital China for more than 18 years and was Executive Director of the Lenovo worldwide Consumer Software and Peripheral Business. Mr Liu brings his vast experience and close relationships with all the major PC manufacturers and Distributors in China to chinasoftsolutions
Mr. Liu was an assistant VP of Lenovo Group and General Manager of Lenovo printer and digital products. He was the founder of the Lenovo printer and peripheral business and led Lenovo in capturing the No. 2 market share in China. He spent 16 years in the printer industry and 5 years in consumer electronics and software. He led the Lenovo team in developing unique accessories and products for the consumer PC market.
Mr. Liu twice won the Lenovo Top Award, the Lenovo Prize, an honor accorded to fewer than 5 executives in Lenovo history. He also was a torch bearer in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Mr. Liu holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Software Technology from Peking University. He received his EMBA degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
Jack
Wang
Jack Wang has 14 years of experience in international marketing, strategic consultancy and market research, including 6 years in China, 4 years in Singapore, 2 years in Malaysia and 2 years in Hong Kong. Mr. Wang has helped more than 150 companies from 30 countries successfully penetrate the China market.
Jack Wang holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore, honored degree in Information Technology from the University of Portsmouth, U.K, and BA in Economics from Anhui University, China.
Zhou
Nian
Zhou Nianhas more than 15 years of experience in Sales & Marketing, Government Relationship & Public Affairs leadership positions in the China IT Industry.
Mr. Zhou served as division GM of Legend Group and Digital China for more than 10 years, and as co-founder & VP of LerrinTechnologies Ltd, a leading printing solution provider. Mr. Zhou also served as the deputy director of the Education & Training Committee of the China Software Industry Association.
Mr. Zhou holds a MBA degree from China Europe International Business School and a Masters in Computer Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics.
Liu
Hong
Mr. Liu was an assistant VP of Lenovo Group and General Manager of Lenovo printer and digital products. He was the founder of the Lenovo printer and peripheral business and led Lenovo in capturing the No. 2 market share in China. He spent 16 years in the printer industry and 5 years in consumer electronics and software. He led the Lenovo team in developing unique accessories and products for the consumer PC market.
Mr. Liu twice won the Lenovo Top Award, the Lenovo Prize, an honor accorded to fewer than 5 executives in Lenovo history. He also was a torch bearer in the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games.
Mr. Liu holds a Masters Degree in Computer Science and Software Technology from Peking University. He received his EMBA degree from the China Europe International Business School (CEIBS).
Jack
Wang
Jack Wang holds an MBA from the National University of Singapore, honored degree in Information Technology from the University of Portsmouth, U.K, and BA in Economics from Anhui University, China.
Zhou
Nian
Mr. Zhou served as division GM of Legend Group and Digital China for more than 10 years, and as co-founder & VP of LerrinTechnologies Ltd, a leading printing solution provider. Mr. Zhou also served as the deputy director of the Education & Training Committee of the China Software Industry Association.
Mr. Zhou holds a MBA degree from China Europe International Business School and a Masters in Computer Engineering from Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics.
San Jose Office
Jim
Hall
Jim Hall is the founder of chinasoftsolutions and a seasoned Sales and Business Development Executive who has contributed to the success of many companies over the past 12 years. Before founding chinasoftsolutions, he specialized in bringing software and peripheral sales to IBM and Lenovo worldwide business. He excels in getting emerging technology in front of the right decision-makers and propelling unknown products into the worldwide market. His success rests in the trust and respect he has built over the years by bringing quality companies together with IBM, Lenovo and other worldwide companies.
Mr. Hall has a rare knowledge of the worldwide software landscape, especially in the USA and China markets. He has developed an extensive array of relationships with OEMs and distributors based in China and is able to leverage those relationships to bring cost-effective strategic marketing, sales, business development and China market entry professional services to high-technology companies throughout the world.
Mr. Hall led InterVideoto win the preload business for all IBM/Lenovo ThinkPadsand Desktops worldwide which resulted in over $30M per year in revenue. He also completed other successful deals bringing digital cameras and printer/scanner software into IBM and Xerox Corporation markets worldwide.
Mr. Hall holds a Computer Science degree from George Mason University.
Dave
AscaniDave Ascani has over 25 years experience in technology, financial management and operations leadership positions. Prior to consulting with chinasoftsolutions, Mr. Ascani was Chief Financial Officer at Persystent Technology Corporation (dba Persystent Software), an innovator in advanced PC recovery software applications.
Mr. Ascani has worked for domestic and international corporations, such as Intuit (software), CP Ships (container shipping), and Intermedia Communications (telecommunications), and offers a wealth of executive software experience to chinasoftsolutions’ partners.
San Francisco Office
Mike
HagertyMike Hagerty, a partner and VP of Business Development, brings five years of experience with Lenovo Group, Ltd. as a Senior Worldwide Product Marketing Manager of the ThinkPad X Series, and Acquisitions Account Executive.
With ThinkPad, Mr. Hagerty helped to generate a 30 percent compound annual growth rate, achieving annual sales of $1.2B for the X Series. He also led the launches and releases of 15 to 20 new products for Lenovo.
Mr. Hagerty specifically helped China to increase its X Series sales from less than $50M to more than $400M, while maintaining a higher gross margin of any of Lenovo’s regions worldwide.
During his service with Lenovo Group, Ltd., Mr. Hagerty worked in cross-functional and cross-Business Unit projects integrating Windows Vista, wireless broadband and emerging technologies into Lenovo.
Mr. Hagerty holds an MBA in Marketing Consulting and Sales Management from Emory University, and a BA in Economics from Princeton University.
Jim
Hall
Mr. Hall has a rare knowledge of the worldwide software landscape, especially in the USA and China markets. He has developed an extensive array of relationships with OEMs and distributors based in China and is able to leverage those relationships to bring cost-effective strategic marketing, sales, business development and China market entry professional services to high-technology companies throughout the world.
Mr. Hall led InterVideoto win the preload business for all IBM/Lenovo ThinkPadsand Desktops worldwide which resulted in over $30M per year in revenue. He also completed other successful deals bringing digital cameras and printer/scanner software into IBM and Xerox Corporation markets worldwide.
Mr. Hall holds a Computer Science degree from George Mason University.
Dave
Ascani
Mr. Ascani has worked for domestic and international corporations, such as Intuit (software), CP Ships (container shipping), and Intermedia Communications (telecommunications), and offers a wealth of executive software experience to chinasoftsolutions’ partners.
San Francisco Office
Mike
Hagerty
With ThinkPad, Mr. Hagerty helped to generate a 30 percent compound annual growth rate, achieving annual sales of $1.2B for the X Series. He also led the launches and releases of 15 to 20 new products for Lenovo.
Mr. Hagerty specifically helped China to increase its X Series sales from less than $50M to more than $400M, while maintaining a higher gross margin of any of Lenovo’s regions worldwide.
During his service with Lenovo Group, Ltd., Mr. Hagerty worked in cross-functional and cross-Business Unit projects integrating Windows Vista, wireless broadband and emerging technologies into Lenovo.
Mr. Hagerty holds an MBA in Marketing Consulting and Sales Management from Emory University, and a BA in Economics from Princeton University.