Ep 308 - The Hustle Behind Vertiv PH

EPISODE INTRODUCTION

David Yao is the General Manager of Vertiv’s Manila Hub, a pivotal entity in delivering essential digital infrastructure and continuity solutions. Starting with his early influences and hustle lessons from his uncle, David’s path took him from studying architecture to becoming a pivotal figure in the tech industry. David recounts his time at Amazon, where he shifted from managing customer service to excelling in supply chain management, highlighting the value of understanding the big picture. Explore David’s role in transforming Emerson Network Power into Vertiv, including his establishment of a legal entity and the expansion of the team from 400 to 1,250 employees, while delivering innovative chipset thermal management technology solutions for data centers.  

Episode Timeline: 

[00:22:32] -  Leveraging Expertise for Growth and Development

[00:31:28] -  Understanding Emerson’s Global Data Center Operations

[00:38:13] -  Leadership Perspective

[00:41:17] - Leadership Opportunity at Emerson Network Power

[00:48:19] - Learning from Team Collaboration and Innovation

[01:03:36] - Transition to Public Company Challenges

[01:07:57] - Vertiv Manila Hub Facility Transition

[01:16:33] - Chipset Thermal Management Technology Solutions

[01:24:18] - Filipino Culture and Company Unity 

“I had to step out of my comfort zone and take on a senior manager role in supply chain operations, even though I knew nothing about it. It was a huge risk, but I realized that to grow, you need to learn new things and face challenges head-on. The breakthrough came when I started looking at the big picture first, then diving into the details. That changed everything for me.”

Links: 

David Yao (LinkedIn): linkedin.com/in/david-yao-27z9vv 

Vertiv: https://www.vertiv.com/en-asia/

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