Chieh En Chien

Home Country: Taipei, Taiwan

Chieh En Chien (Joanne) is a graduate student at Thunderbird School of Global Management. With a diverse professional background spanning technology, education, and finance, Joanne brings a unique combination of strategic insight, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to delivering client-focused solutions.

Joanne began her career as a Sales Representative at Taiyo Yuden in Taiwan, where she managed key accounts such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. In this role, Joanne distinguished herself by securing a significant $6 million purchase order through a high- stakes presentation to the CEO of a major end-user partner. Her ability to consistently meet KPIs and deliver high-quality sales reports led to her promotion to a special sales team within six months of joining the company. Her tenure at Taiyo Yuden also showcased her strength in cross-border communications, as she frequently led meetings and facilitated collaboration between teams in the U.S., Japan, and Singapore.
Currently, Joanne is serving as an Admissions and Recruitment Assistant at Arizona State University, where she has played a pivotal role in enhancing the student recruitment process. In this role, she has also utilized her multilingual skills—proficient in Mandarin, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese—to connect with a diverse range of prospective students and stakeholders.

Joanne is particularly passionate about supporting supply chain solutions in the technology industry—a passion that was ignited during her time at Taiyo Yuden, where she experienced firsthand the critical role that efficient supply chains play in global business operations. This experience motivated her to pursue graduate studies in Global Management, to develop the skills necessary to drive impactful change in this field. Joanne is eager to apply her expertise to help optimize supply chain operations, enhance technological efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth in the ever-evolving tech landscape.