Lillian Lihua Z.

Google Cloud | Partner for Progress in data & AI

London1.7k followers
DataArtex-Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltdex-SWARCO

A natural influencer with an ENFJ-T "Protagonist" personality. My career has taken me across Europe, North America, and Asia, enriching me with a multicultural perspective and the adaptability to navigate diverse business

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With a decade of success in B2B complex sales, I take pride in securing enterprise deals and turning firm “No”s into “Yes”es by building trust, understanding customer challenges, and creating solutions that deliver real business value. I have managed CxO partnerships across EMEA and APAC, leveraging MEDDPIC and a consultative sales approach to drive consistent revenue growth and long-term strategic One aspect of my career that truly defines me is my ability to evolve across industries and technologies. I started my career at IBM, hardware manufacturing, transitioned into SaaS solutions, and now focus on cloud, AI, and data solutions. These are fundamentally different industries with distinct sales cycles, buyer personas, and value propositions—but I have consistently excelled by quickly learning, adapting, and delivering Beyond sales, I genuinely enjoy connecting with people from different cultures, and building relationships that go beyond transactions. Feel free to read the recommendations from the colleagues, customers, and partners I’ve had the privilege to work with throughout my journey — their words reflect the relationships, collaboration, and impact that matter most to me.

Career Timeline

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GTM Index

  1. DATAARTJOB
    1. Google Cloud GTM Lead
      3M
  2. 66DEGREESJOB
    1. Google Cloud Diamond Partner
      8M
  3. SWARCOJOB
    1. Enterprise Account Executi…
      4Y 9M
  4. STOCKSIGNSJOB
    1. Account Executive (Greenfi…
      1Y 2M
  5. CHAINZONE TECHNOLOGY (FOSHAN) CO.,JOB
    1. Regional Sales Mgr - GTM s…
      1Y 4M
    2. Account Executive (Greenfi…
      3Y 10M
  6. IBMJOB
    1. Customer Success Associate
      1Y

Time in market 14YOpen 4Closed 6Stints 10

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  1. Job: Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltd — Account Executive (Greenfield, full-cycle) · 2013-12 – 2017-10 · 3y 10mo — I was working in a startup-like team, with a focus on new logo acquisition and new market entry. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Acquired 15 new mid-market/enterprise CxO clients across 12 new countries, using MEDDPIC and a consultative approach to solve critical challenges. Awarded ‘Employee of the Year (#1 Performer 2014-2017)’ for exceptional contributions to revenue growth.
  2. Job: SWARCO — Enterprise Account Executive (Business Development Manager) · 2020-12 – 2025-09 · 4y 9mo — Global transport tech group with 5,500+ employees, delivering tailored IoT SaaS solutions powered by advanced AI algorithms to the public sector, manufacturers, GSIs and Fortune 500 companies. • Secured 260+ government contracts by building 3x pipelines and leading TCO- and ROI-driven negotiations across EMEA and APAC, including delivery of tailored demos, use cases, and proof-of-concept engagements. • Achieved a 30–35% close rate across complex 6–24-month sales cycles by driving cloud-based solution adoption amongst government entities and GSIs, navigating multi-stakeholder procurement processes. • Maintained 98% client retention and generated an 8% cross-sell rate by conducting comprehens…
  3. Job: Stocksigns Ltd — Account Executive (Greenfield, full-cycle) · 2019-03 – 2020-05 · 1y 2mo — I was working in a startup-like team, with a focus on new market entry. Key responsibilities and achievements: • Identified and brought in £5M+ opportunities through government tender submissions and key industry events, building a net-new book of business from scratch. • Maintained a 95–98% customer satisfaction rate by coordinating cross-functional teams to refine SaaS solutions and leading complex client training workshops.
  4. Job: 66degrees — Google Cloud Diamond Partner | Enterprise Account Executive · 2025-09 – 2026-05 · 8 mo — A Google Cloud Diamond Partner helps companies navigate AI transformation and turn data into intelligent solutions that empower the modern workforce. I am the Founding Account Executive (cloud, data and AI).
  5. Job: Chainzone Technology (Foshan) Co., Ltd — Regional Sales Manager - GTM strategy · 2017-10 – 2019-02 · 1y 4mo
  6. Job: IBM — Customer Success Associate · 2012-10 – 2013-10 · 1y — Key responsibilities and achievements: • Maintained a 98% customer satisfaction rate while managing 45+ daily client interactions, resolving technical inquiries, and delivering value-added technology solutions.
  7. Job: DataArt — Google Cloud GTM Lead · 2026-07 – present · 1 mo — Google Cloud Partner - your partner for data & AI progress.
  8. School: Saïd Business School, University of Oxford — AI and Digital Transformation in Government
  9. School: Wuyi University — Bachelor's degree, EDUCATION
  10. School: State University of New York College at Old Westbury — English Language and Literature, General

Skills

SalesforceDigital TransformationPipeline GenerationMEDDIC Sales MethodologyConsultative SellingNew Business DevelopmentMEDDPIC Sales MethodologyNew Account AcquisitionSaaS SalesCustomer SatisfactionGoogle Cloud Platform (GCP)Discover Business Value for CustomersArtificial Intelligence (AI)Cross-functional Team LeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Account ManagementNew Business Generation and ClosingExecutive Level Relationship BuildingAbility to Interpret Complex Technical Language into Plain EnglishBuilding fast rapport and trust

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