Sherry Liang
Fremont,CA
Summary
Finance executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across global technology and investment-driven businesses. Proven track record in corporate finance, capital allocation, strategic investment analysis, and complex multi-entity operations. Currently serving as CFO of a Bay Area investment platform managing a $2B+ asset portfolio, leading financial strategy, liquidity management, and portfolio performance optimization. Previously served as President and CFO of Huawei’s U.S. subsidiaries, overseeing $40M operations and 200 employees, and leading a full-scale market exit and business transformation. Deep experience supporting technology investment decisions, R&D allocation, and product strategy, with prior leadership roles at Huawei and Cisco supporting multi-billion-dollar global technology businesses.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Financial Officer
ARDENBROOK, INC
Fremont, CA
01.2024 - Current
- CFO of an investment platform managing a $2B+ diversified asset portfolio, directed financial strategy, capital allocation, and portfolio performance.
- Lead financial strategy and capital allocation across a multi-entity investment platform, optimizing asset performance and long-term value creation.
- Managed liquidity and capital structure across 48 legal entities, facilitating funding and enabling operational scalability.
- Oversaw FP&A, budgeting, and performance analytics, supporting investment and operational strategies with data-driven insights.
- Supported investment decisions through financial modeling, portfolio analysis, and acquisition evaluations, informing strategic direction.
- Establish governance and compliance framework supporting scalable financial operations.
President
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA & HUAWEI DEVICE USA
Dallas, TX
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Appointed President overseeing $40M operations and 200 employees, leading strategic transformation and exit of U.S. business operations.
- Led business transformation and market exit, overseeing restructuring, contract negotiations, and corporate wind-down processes.
- Negotiated termination of 20+ enterprise contracts, delivering $60M+ cost savings.
- Executed workforce transition impacting 200+ employees, ensuring smooth implementation with zero disputes.
- Directed cross-functional teams in finance, operations, legal, HR, and sales to facilitate seamless organizational integration.
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA & HUAWEI DEVICE USA
Dallas, TX
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed IRS tax audit with zero adjustments and secured $5.7M tax benefits.
- Led finance, treasury, tax, and compliance functions to enhance operational efficiency for U.S. operations.
- Designed financial structures to inform strategic business decisions in a highly regulated environment.
Deputy CFO – Product & Solutions
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Shenzhen, China
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Delivered strategic analysis that informed technology investment and product portfolio decisions, contributing to long-term growth initiatives.
- Led enterprise-wide investment analytics transformation that enhanced decision-making visibility across the organization.
- Led 25-person team supporting Huawei’s global Investment Review Board, driving allocation of $800M R&D investment.
CFO – Enterprise Product Line
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Shenzhen, China
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Facilitated $200M business operations through FP&A and strategic financial planning.
- Achieved 35% sustained growth over three years by implementing pricing strategy and optimizing costs.
- Developed financial strategies aligning with corporate goals at a global technology leader.
- Oversaw budgeting processes to ensure financial discipline and resource allocation.
- Led risk management initiatives to identify and mitigate financial threats to operations.
Finance Leadership Roles
Cisco Systems
San Jose, CA
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Contributed to financial planning and strategy for a $6B collaboration business that included WebEx and unified communications.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Executed daily operational tasks with precision in a fast-paced environment.
Education
MBA - Corporate Finance
UCLA Anderson School of Management
Los Angeles, CA05-2008
B.S. - Accounting
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA05-2001
Skills
- Corporate Finance
- Capital Allocation
- Technology Investment Strategy
- FP&A
- Business Performance Management
- Strategic Planning
- Transformation
- Global Operations
- Cross-Border Finance
- M&A
- Market Entry
- Exit Strategy
- Transfer Pricing
- International Tax
- Corporate Governance
- Internal Controls
Timeline
Chief Financial Officer
ARDENBROOK, INC
01.2024 - Current
President
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA & HUAWEI DEVICE USA
01.2022 - 01.2024
Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES USA & HUAWEI DEVICE USA
01.2020 - 01.2022
Deputy CFO – Product & Solutions
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
01.2015 - 01.2020
CFO – Enterprise Product Line
HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
01.2012 - 01.2015
Finance Leadership Roles
Cisco Systems
01.2008 - 01.2012
MBA - Corporate Finance
UCLA Anderson School of Management
B.S. - Accounting
Louisiana State University