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Built AliExpress to be the second-largest e-commerce platform in Poland

Gary Topp is currently AliExpress’ European Commercial and Marketing Director. Where he is responsive for all commercial relationships and marketing campaigns across the European region. Originally hailing from the UK, he joined AliExpress in 2017 driven by the opportunity to build more connections between China and Europe. In a previous role, he helped AliExpress grow to become the second largest ecommerce platform in Poland and a household name amongst Polish consumers. He describes AliExpress as a young and dynamic work environment and the perfect place to learn about the ecommerce and internet industry. For those with China work or study experience, looking to build a career connecting China and the world, AliExpress is one of the best places to be.

Gary Topp

European Commercial and Marketing Director at AliExpress

Gary Topp

European Commercial and Marketing Director at AliExpress

Start-up work environment to support global SME

Virginia Vassallo is Senior Business Developer at Alibaba.com for the Italian Market. She joined Alibaba in 2020, driven by the opportunity to support SMEs to export their products all over the world; Alibaba.com is the biggest B2B e-commerce marketplace, connecting sellers and buyers in more than 190+ countries. She describes Alibaba.com as a start up work environment, and the right place to be to support digitalisation. For those looking to build a career to make it easy to do business everywhere, alibaba.com is the right place to be.

Virginia Vassallo

Senior Business Developer at Alibaba.com for the Italian Market

Virginia Vassallo

Senior Business Developer at Alibaba.com for the Italian Market

Supporting korean SMEs to go global

Kim Boreum is the S. Korean account manager for the Global Supplier Development(GSD) of Alibaba.com. Right after her graduation in Busan with major in Chinese studies, she pursued her first job in China since year 2016. Kim joined Alibaba.com this year with her passion to empower local Korean SMEs’business to go global via alibaba.com. Alibaba.com is a place where diversity is respected and meaningful projects are initiated with the customer-centric mindset. During her landing period , she quoted the GGS team as a big interculturally inclusive family and an ideal place to learn the essence of ecommerce, as well as the Chinese culture. Kim is very proud to be a part of such a global local team.

Kim Boreum

S. Korean Account Manager for the Global Supplier Development (GSD)

Kim Boreum

S. Korean Account Manager for the Global Supplier Development (GSD)

Working in an international team to help business grow internationally

Alibaba.com offered a new project full of challenges and opportunities in a start-up environment where everyone has an impact to make. The international and cross-cultural character allows for a varied daily life, interesting tasks and a more than pleasant work atmosphere.

Veronique, Lucas, Niclas

Business Development Manager for the D-A-CH region at Alibaba.com

Veronique, Lucas, Niclas

Business Development Manager for the D-A-CH region at Alibaba.com

Empower people to do the impossible

Marcus Lim is currently the head of Organization & Talent Development department of Lazada. Beginning his journey with Lazada in 2019, Marcus's responsibilities include building the capabilities of talents and leaders in Lazada, promoting career progression for its employees, and driving a strong culture of learning. Driven by the personal mission to empower people to do the impossible, Marcus continuously strives to improve and enhance the experience of working in Lazada for its employees. Marcus believes that Lazada, as a pioneering eCommerce giant, is the place for professionals to propel their careers in the eCommerce industry. During his free time, Marcus practices Parkour and coaches youths to identify their path in life.

Marcus Lim

Head of Organization & Talent Development, Malaysia People Lazada

Marcus Lim

Head of Organization & Talent Development, Malaysia People Lazada

The fast-paced environment creates new and different tasks almost every day

Putri Zahra Nabila is currently in charge of the Key Account Management of Women's Fashion in Lazada Indonesia Market. She was chosen to manage Lazada Amanah which is Lazada's channel that caters to Muslim Customer Needs. This project requires her to work across different teams which have helped broaden her knowledge and improve her management skill. She loves working at Lazada because of its work environment. Everyone is supportive and also competitive but in a good way. Her sole advice for anyone who wants to join Lazada is that you should be prepared to learn a lot and gain new insights. Being creative and adaptive to change will help you in your career here. Lazada is definitely the place to be for individuals who seek challenges and want to learn from various industries.

Putri Zahra Nabila

Key Account Management of Women's Fashion in Lazada Indonesia Market

Putri Zahra Nabila

Key Account Management of Women's Fashion in Lazada Indonesia Market