John H Hsu

Hello everybody, My name is John H Hsu and I am the President of Eclaire Group Inc.

---

John H Hsu, an international and strategic executive commanding over 14 years of progressive management success within highly competitive global markets. Also excels consistently by surpassing corporate targets as well as identifying and capitalizing on market opportunities to drive growth, maximize profitability, and improve operations. Always interested in seeking new challenges as a professional-level manager within the High-tech industry. Specialties International Business, Business Development,Change Management, Needs Assessment, Turnarounds, Start-Up Operations, Operations Management, Cost Control, Financial Administration, Product Marketing, Alliance Development, Market Analysis, P&L Accountability, Vendor & Client Relations, Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, Research & Development, Team Leadership, IPOs, Distribution, Procurement, Network Administration, Branding, Customer Service, Policy Development, Workforce Planning  

Executive Operating Officer at Avant! Corporation

January 2001 - December 2001

Directed international sales and marketing functions. Ensured achievement of quarterly booking revenue targets, meeting Wall Street demands and expectations. Headed total sales and sales support for Avant! US Sales, Avant! Europe, and Avant! Asia, which spanned 20 countries, 50 offices, 10 direct reports, and more than 630 employees. Developed strict sales forecasting system. Trained, built, and motivated technical support staff and sales teams worldwide. Allocated technical support resources. Built and sustained partnerships with distributors and joint ventures. Planned product mangers presentations for company’s worldwide technology tour.

President & GM at Avant! Hi-Tech Inc.

June 1999 - December 2001

Held budget and P&L accountability for Avant! Asia; controlled $70M budget while supervising 900 employees and 10 direct reports. Managed revenues reaching $140M annually and net profit of 44%+. Administered all cost control policies and corporate culture guidelines. Led 7 product groups, including development schedules, budgets, headcount, and product revenue responsibility.

Head of Greater China Sales at Avant! Corporation

August 1998 - June 1999

Recruited to oversee 1st-ever direct sales force in Greater China. Cultivated strong alliances with partners to boost sales via direct and indirect sales. Managed territory covering Taiwan, China, Singapore, India, and Australia.

US Sales Representative at Avant! Corporation

August 1997 - August 1998

Over-achieved annual booking quota by 120% for my Silicon Valley Territory.

Merchandiser at Unisource Worldwide, Inc.

April 1995 - August 1997

President & COO at Eclaire Group Inc

January 2002

Spearheaded start-up efforts in tandem with CEO. Directed daily operations, such as preparing and controlling budget and maintaining P&L of international branch subsidiaries, including US, Germany, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and China. Traveled to worldwide locations and collaborated with direct reports to manage general and administrative operations, sales and marketing, and research and development functions. Administered all financial and accounting activities. Maintained awareness of international labor laws while leading human resources, benefits and compensation, and employee relations. Developed all contracts and license agreements. Created marketing strategies, performed market analysis, and developed SEO strategies. Prepared sales forecasts, negotiated contracts, facilitated sales meetings, and maintained key alliances.

Loyola Marymount University, College of Business Administration

1996 – 1998

MBA

University of California, Irvine

1991 – 1995

BA

Concentration: Economics

New Technology, Gadgets, Electronics, Reading, Family & Friends, Good Food, Traveling