John Dumas II

General Manager/President/CEO

Bilingual senior general‑management executive with extensive cross‑border international experience covering general management, end‑to‑end business operations, sales & marketing, business development, P&L oversight, human‑resource leadership, stakeholder relations and budget governance. Results‑oriented leader with a proven track‑record scaling businesses, opening new geographic markets, driving revenue growth and improving operational performance across Asia‑Pacific, Europe and North America. Demonstrated strengths in strategic planning, team building, cross‑functional leadership and decision‑making, with strong focus on customer experience, employee engagement and sustainable commercial performance.

Chengdu, China
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Global CEO
Bondot Ltd
Nov 2024 — PresentCurrentShenzhen, China
  • Serve as Global CEO, holding full general‑management responsibility for this global retail and investment platform focused on scaling premium consumer brands. Own end‑to‑end business operations, P&L performance, commercial strategy and cross‑regional team leadership.
  • Drove multi‑brand expansion across apparel, footwear, jewelry, and lifestyle categories; defined go‑to‑market, sales and marketing roadmaps targeting 100+ stores by FY 2026 across 10 countries including Malaysia, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, USA, Brazil, Spain, and Mexico.
  • Led market‑entry into 10 countries; opened 9 flagship retail locations. Oversaw retail innovation including flagship store development, outlet‑channel strategy, and experiential / holographic customer product displays.
  • Built and led an international executive leadership team covering sales, marketing, operations and human‑resources functions. Negotiated and formalised key commercial partnerships across the U.S., Europe, and Asia‑Pacific.
  • Managed large‑scale institutional fundraising and fund‑structuring projects in Hong Kong/Shenzhen, working closely with internal and external stakeholders to align commercial objectives with budget and capital plans.
Managing Director‑Financial Investments
CSC‑Capital (NWX Financial Group)
Jan 2014 — Nov 2024Sichuan Chengdu China / Bend Oregon USA
  • Senior managing‑director role with broad general‑management remit: led a global cross‑functional team of 50 professionals spanning business‑development directors, account managers, operations‑focused associates, risk and industry specialists spread across 50+ countries. Led hiring, team structuring, performance management and HR‑related workflows for this international organisation.
  • Owned business‑unit‑level P&L and multi‑million‑dollar budgets; set commercial targets, monitored operational KPIs, drove business‑development activities and managed key stakeholder and institutional‑partner relationships globally.
  • Oversaw end‑to‑end business‑development workflows: market analysis, partner negotiation, deal origination and client‑relationship management. Collaborated with risk and analyst teams to review project feasibility and operational risk factors.
  • Led market‑entry and business‑building workstreams to establish the firm’s China‑market presence, negotiating cooperation agreements with large domestic institutions.
  • Managed cross‑border advisory projects supporting international‑investment‑related client programmes, working alongside professional‑service partners and coordinating cross‑functional internal resources.
Managing Director
First Cellars Ltd
Jan 2021 — Oct 2024Shanghai/Chengdu, China
  • Held full general‑management responsibility for this wine e‑commerce business. Oversaw day‑to‑day operations, end‑to‑end sales & marketing, supplier and stakeholder relationship management, and full P&L performance tracking against KPIs.
  • Led the internal team: defined organisation structure, managed talent, performance reviews and employee engagement initiatives.
  • Analysed market trends, defined target customer segments and designed targeted marketing campaigns. Managed inventory operations, supply‑chain workflows and made operational commercial decisions to lift revenue and profitability.
  • Developed and executed market‑expansion strategy to build new sales and distribution channels across Greater China.
Investment Consultant (Contract term)
Yi Auto
May 2020 — Jan 2021Xiamen, China
  • Engaged as senior external advisor supporting the founder, CEO, board and key stakeholders on overall corporate strategy, business‑model refinement and pre‑IPO operational readiness for this O2O automotive retail and after‑sales‑service platform.
  • Provided general‑management counsel covering sales‑channel optimisation, partner ecosystem development, organisational structure and governance as the firm prepared for Series‑C financing.
  • YI‑AUTO is an O2O web‑based platform and car‑delivery & after‑care provider founded in 2015, delivering one‑stop car‑purchasing solutions and operating as an industry channel distributor.
Private Equity Fund Manager
Xin He Investment Group
Jun 2014 — Jul 2017Chengdu, Sichuan China
  • Senior management role combining corporate strategy, business‑development, operations oversight and stakeholder management for a China‑based investment‑management firm.
  • Oversaw portfolio‑company engagement: provided general‑management‑level strategic guidance to investee businesses covering sales optimisation, market expansion plans, organisational design and cost‑management initiatives.
  • Built financial and operational forecast models to support short‑term and long‑range business planning; participated in budget setting and performance tracking for large‑scale projects.
  • Provided strategic business‑direction for major mobility‑sector clients, supporting national‑scale market expansion, partner‑sourcing and cost‑optimisation programmes for Cao Cao Ride Hailing.
  • Collaborated with BYD & Geely on vehicle‑sourcing programmes and advised Cao Cao Mobility on go‑to‑market strategy for new‑city roll‑outs across China.
Skills
General ManagementSales & MarketingBusiness DevelopmentFull‑scope Operations ManagementP&L AccountabilityStakeholder & Partner ManagementStrategic Business PlanningHuman Resources & Team LeadershipBudgeting & Cost ControlMarket Expansion & New Market EntryCorporate Governance
Languages
English
Native
Mandarin
Professional
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