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Barbara Chen

@barbaramchen

Global strategy & BD professional: 30+ markets, 67 countries traveled, 7 countries lived, 7,000+ students led, 1,000+ event participants.

Taiwan

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What I'm looking for

Seeking international strategy, partnerships, community, and business development roles within globally minded organizations operating across cultures, markets, and ecosystems. Globally mobile and open to relocation.

Global strategy and business development professional with experience driving triple-digit revenue growth across 30+ international markets throughout Europe and North America. Led market expansion initiatives delivering growth including Austria (+506%), Denmark (+475%), Germany (+193%), and the UK (+146%) through strategic pricing restructuring. Also experienced in investor relations, ESG communications, bilingual corporate materials, and stakeholder engagement through listed-company consulting projects at Quantum International Corp.

Lived in 7 countries across Europe, the US, and Asia, and traveled to 67 countries. Former first female and non European elected president of ESCP Business School’s student union, representing 7,000+ students across six countries while overseeing multinational initiatives, institutional partnerships, and a €3M scholarship fund collaboration involving banks and corporate partners.

Currently involved in international ecosystem and community-building initiatives across Asia through Node#, organizing sponsored international events with cumulative reach approaching 1,000 participants while building partnerships connecting founders, operators, sponsors, creatives, and globally mobile professionals across industries and countries.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Co-Founder and Strategy Lead

Current

Node#

Oct 2025 - Present (7 months)

Co-founded and led Node#, building cross-border partnerships, international events, and community initiatives across Asia. Developed SOPs, operational frameworks, and strategic partnership proposals. In the first 6 months, connected 50+ regional nodes, hosted 8 sponsored international events reaching ~1,000 participants, and secured 10+ corporate and 20+ independent partners.

Strategy Strategic Partnerships Strategic Planning Partnership Development Partnership Management Partnership Strategy Leadership SOP Development Onboarding Materials Design Design Decks Investor Relations Stakeholder Management Operations Management Event Coordination Event Planning Business Development Business Strategy

US & Europe Business Development Manager

Rainbow Tech

Sep 2022 - Sep 2024 (2 years)

Led expansion across 30+ markets in Europe and North America, driving growth including Austria (+506%), Denmark (+475%), Germany (+193%), and UK revenue (+146%). Managed and trained a transatlantic team of 11 while building B2B partnerships, leading client mergers, and developing sales frameworks, GTM strategies, SOPs, and cross-functional training initiatives.

Sales Strategy Branding Investor Relations Event Planning Business Development Stakeholder Management Event Management Event Coordination Strategy Management International Sales

Strategy Consulting Associate

Quantum International Corp

Jun 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year)

Advised listed firms on capital market positioning, ESG integration, and shareholder value strategy. Developed investor decks, branding materials, and bilingual corporate communications. Conducted investor mapping and stakeholder analysis to support buy-side positioning. Assisted in CEO Week planning and execution, connecting 70+ firms with international investors and institutional stakeholders.

ESG Financial Reporting Brand Translation Strategy Strategy Consulting Strategy Analysis ESG Integration ESG Training ESG Management Expansion Strategy Event Planning Event Management Investor Relations

President

AGORA - ESCP’s International Student Union (NPO)

Sep 2018 - Mar 2022 (3 years 6 months)

Elected first female and non European president in ESCP’s 200-year history, representing 7,000+ students across 6 countries. Managed 20 elected representatives and 60+ projects. Secured partnerships including a €3M scholarship collaboration with BNP Paribas and startup initiatives with Blue Factory and alumni VCs. Led COVID-19 digital transition and student engagement efforts.

Leadership Team Management Partnership Development Project Planning Project Management Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Event Planning Event Management Event Coordination Management Negotiation Partnership Management Strategic Planning Strategy Strategic Partnerships

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

ESCP Business School

Bachelor of Science, International Business Management

2018 - 2022

Grade: High Honours

Activities and societies: President, AGORA International Student Union European Student Governance Committees Marketing Associate of JET Associate of the Finance Society Trainer of Call On'U (Model United Nations)

Track (annual rotation) across Paris, Turin, and Berlin; Earned a B.Sc. in International Business Management as a full scholarship recipient at ESCP Business School, graduating with High Honours.

The College of Wooster

Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience & Philosophy

2016 - 2017

Grade: 3.8

Activities and societies: Debate Moot Court Poetry Society Writing Club Swimming

Completed coursework for a year in B.Sc. in Neuroscience & Philosophy at The College of Wooster as a full scholarship recipient.

I-Shou International School

IB Diploma, International Baccalaureate

2014 - 2016

Grade: Valedictorian

Activities and societies: International Mindedness Award recipient Model United Nations Club (President) Debate Club (President) Annual Christmas Concerts (Coordinator) Student Council President

Completed the IB Diploma program at I-Shou International School.
IB Subjects:
Economics (HL),
Business Management (HL),
English Literature (HL),
Chinese Literature (HL),
Mathematics (SL),
Biology (SL)