Ben Chen

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About Ben Chen

Project and innovation management professional with over 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-impact products across consumer electronics and footwear industries. Skilled in end-to-end project management, from concept development and NPI readiness to full-scale production and global vendor coordination. Consumer Electronics (2013–Present): • Managed product development and launch for IoT devices, smart home products, WiFi routers, and other consumer electronics. • Oversaw multi-department teams throughout the entire product lifecycle, from development and NPI readiness to mass production, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, and quality goals. • Optimized production costs, yield rates, and manufacturing capacity through data-driven process improvements and supply chain management. • Attended international exhibitions, exploring new business opportunities and expanding client networks. Footwear Industry (2014–2018): • Led innovation projects for global brands, collaborating with Nike and Converse to design and launch high-end footwear. • Managed cross-functional teams across multiple departments and coordinated with global vendors in Asia, Italy, and the USA. • Conducted athlete insights programs and product optimization using market trend analysis and wear test data. A positive, outgoing, and results-driven professional, who has matured over 15 years of work experience while maintaining strong responsibility, practicality, and enthusiasm. Passionate about turning ideas into tangible products and creating value through innovation, collaboration, and efficiency, from concept to mass production.