Natalie Zhao currently serves as Market Director of China Oils Business at Cargill Ag and Trading Group, overseeing strategic planning, product development and management, brand strategy, and marketing communications.

Natalie joined Cargill in June 2013 as a Strategy Associate in the Corporate Strategy & Business Development Group. In October 2016, she transitioned to the Oils Business Unit, where she held pivotal roles including Strategic Marketing Manager and Pricing Lead, solidifying her expertise in comprehensive marketing management and cultivating deep insights into the F&B and foodservice industries. Under her leadership, Cargill pioneered the industry-first big data platform for the bakery and foodservice sectors, driving continuous innovation across the value chain. Prior to Cargill, Natalie spent three years at Whirlpool China, advancing from a Marketing Management Trainee to an Assistant Marketing Manager.

Natalie earned her Dual Bachelor’s Degrees (Bachelor of Arts in Business English and Bachelor of Economics in Accounting) from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (SUFE) in 2008. Following her tenure at Whirlpool, she pursued a Full-Time MBA at CEIBS (China Europe International Business School), graduating with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2013.