Discussion Club-Opportunities and Challenges in Emerging Markets of SCO

Xiqing Duan,
VP at GUG

From a very successful career at Huawei, to launching his own exciting startup GUG technologies, Duanxiqing (Mutlu) intends to build a convenient, conducive eco system for new age businesses of the tech world. GUG technologies’ mission is to become the global product platform for introducing Chinese products and services to the world and bringing global products and services to China. He is currently working as Vice President, Sales at his company. Mutlu had worked in HUAWEI for 9 years, and spent nearly 6 years in central Asian & Caucasus region, as Huawei CA&C Region Marketing Director, Country Manager Azerbaijan, and Regional Operation Director CA&C. Mutlu has visited many SCO countries, and shares an aptitude for leveraging cultural distinctions in connecting with people to succeed in emerging markets. As a seasoned marketer experienced in Solution project control, Channel management, Sales operation, and Compliance risk control, he has acquired a unique perspective on successful strategies in these markets. Before Huawei, Mutlu had 10 years of sales and marketing experience working for Tech Giants such as LG, Benefon, Pantech, and Coolpad China. Mutlu is a Chinese citizen. He is married and has one child.