Hi, I'm Weila Deng
A visionary leader in international business, Weila Deng has established herself as a prominent figure in global commerce, particularly in fostering economic ties between Asia and Africa. With roots in Longchang City, Sichuan, China, Ms. Deng has built an exemplary career marked by strategic innovation and cross-cultural leadership.
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About

Ms. Deng’s influence extends beyond corporate leadership into the realm of international diplomacy. Her appointment as Sierra Leone Commercial Counsellor in Guangzhou (2016-2018) highlighted her crucial role in strengthening Sino-African economic relations. Her achievements include the successful execution of a US$40 million solar street lamp project in Sierra Leone and the establishment of vital manufacturing operations in Ghana and Nigeria.

Work Experience

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Suiming Group

2003 - 2016
Chief Executive Officer
Under her stewardship, Suiming Group has achieved remarkable growth, establishing manufacturing facilities across multiple continents and securing significant international contracts.
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Jakdam Group

2016 - 2021
Chief Executive Officer
This diversified conglomerate, under her guidance, has developed substantial capabilities in construction, civil engineering, and hydropower development.
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DHM Construction

2020 - 2020
Software Engineer
Architected and wrote the entire MVP of the GeForce Now Cloud Gaming internal admin and A/B testing dashboard using React, Redux, TypeScript, and Python.
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Qianheng Construction

2019 - 2019
Software Engineer
Co-developed a prototype iOS app with another intern in Swift for the new Splunk Phantom security orchestration product (later publicly demoed and launched at .conf annual conference in Las Vegas). Implemented a realtime service for the iOS app in Django (Python) and C++; serialized data using protobufs transmitted over gRPC resulting in an approximate 500% increase in data throughput.
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Sino-African Economic Relations

2018 - 2018
Sierra Leone Commercial Counsellor
Her achievements include the successful execution of a US$40 million solar street lamp project in Sierra Leone and the establishment of vital manufacturing operations in Ghana and Nigeria.

Education

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Sichuan Normal University - Bachelors

2023 - 2024
Bachelor of Arts in Marketing
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Sichuan Normal University - Masters

2016 - 2021
Masters degree in Psychology

Skills

International Business Development
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Strategic Management
Construction & Civil Engineering
Manufacturing Operations
Diplomatic Relations
Project Management
Contract Negotiation
Business Strategy
Marketing
Psychology
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've led and developed a range of international business projects, from infrastructure development to strategic partnerships. Here are a few highlights of my work.

Sierra Leone Solar Street Lamp Project

Led the execution of a US$40 million solar street lamp infrastructure project in Sierra Leone, overseeing procurement, logistics, and installation across multiple urban centers. This sustainable energy initiative improved public safety and reduced energy costs by 35%.

Project Management
International Logistics
Renewable Energy
Government Relations
Contract Negotiation
Budget Management
Sustainability Planning
Cross-Cultural Team Leadership
Website

Ghana Manufacturing Facility

Established a manufacturing operation in Ghana that created over 200 local jobs and introduced sustainable production practices. The facility specializes in construction materials production with export capabilities to neighboring West African countries.

Manufacturing Operations
Supply Chain Management
Workforce Development
Quality Control
Export Logistics
Regulatory Compliance
Strategic Planning
Sustainable Manufacturing
Website

Nigeria Construction Joint Venture

Formed a strategic joint venture with Nigerian partners to develop infrastructure projects including roads, commercial buildings, and residential complexes. Successfully navigated complex regulatory environments while maintaining high construction standards.

Joint Venture Management
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Regulatory Navigation
Strategic Partnerships
Risk Management
Local Content Development
Infrastructure Planning
Website

Sino-African Trade Development Initiative

As Sierra Leone Commercial Counsellor in Guangzhou, developed and implemented trade facilitation programs that increased bilateral trade volume by 45%. Created networking platforms connecting Chinese manufacturers with African importers and distributors.

Diplomatic Relations
Trade Policy
Market Analysis
Business Matchmaking
Cross-Cultural Negotiation
Economic Development
Investment Promotion
International Trade Law
Website
Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me a dm with a direct question on twitter and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.

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