Dentsply Sirona posts first Chinese-born woman as China GM

Dentsply Sirona posts first Chinese-born woman as China GM

Underlining its commitment to a diverse leadership team, Dentsply Sirona has appointed Daisy Zhang, the first Chinese born woman leader, as its general manager in China.

“With more than 10 years of experience in the dental market, a track record in leading diverse teams and managing businesses spanning from business operations to HR and commercial, Daisy is in an excellent position to take on the role of General Manager in one of the biggest markets in the APAC region,” says Bruce Peatey, Group Vice President, APAC.

“Daisy is the first female leader in this market and paves the way for our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Her exemplary professionalism and leadership fully empower the team to operate with high performance and will further drive the growth of the company in this important market.”

Ms Daisy is valued for her wide-ranging experience across the business spectrum, including leadership roles in business development, operations and HR. Her talent and hard work have been instrumental to the success of business growth and talent development in the Asia Pacific region, one of the company’s largest.

“I am honoured to be the first female Chinese-born leader for one of our biggest markets in APAC. I have been with the company for over a decade, and the high-performing culture has always driven me forward to achieve more. The opportunities to serve in various functions have nurtured me to become an agile business leader and I look forward to leading the China team to an even stronger and brighter future,” says Ms Daisy in her message.