Ivy Yao - Commercial Finance & Performance Expert
DELIVERING SUSTAINABLE PROFITABILITY THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN COMMERCIAL & FINANCIAL INSIGHT
Ivy is an accomplished executive and trusted advisor, recognised for driving integrated finance and operational programs across the automotive sector in APAC and Australia.
Her work is grounded in multi-brands, OEM and dealer networks, accounting and business functions, and multi-country operations, delivering long-term success through strong strategic leadership and execution.
Areas of expertise
Strategic leadership: Retail network development & channel performance management
Operational excellence: Profitability improvement & cost structure optimisation
Navigating complexity: KPI dashboards, performance highlights, and trend analysis across 400+ retailers
Proven Track Record
Profitability transformation: Turning around underperforming businesses through financial KPIs and performance management
Network expansion: Doubling network scale within short timeframes while maintaining strong financial performance
Operational drivers: Applying process optimisation and data-driven insights to uncover priority opportunities and implement targeted action plans.
Structured Thinking to Simplify Complexity
Ivy is valued for her structured thinking, collaborative style, and ability to simplify complexity. She works closely with principals and senior leaders across finance, business, and regional teams, delivering outcomes that are commercially meaningful, operationally realistic, and sustainable over time.
Her professional footprint spans more than 10 automotive brands (US, Germany, Italy, and China).
