Short Bio:
Xie Yihan is a clean energy strategist and cross-cultural leader with extensive experience in the energy storage sector across Europe and China. She currently serves as the Regional Director for Europe at a leading German clean energy technology firm, where she leads strategy, public affairs, and market expansion initiatives in Italy and Central Europe. She is also the President of the Istituto Italo-Cinese per le Relazioni Sostenibili (ICRS), a legally registered NGO in France dedicated to sustainable cooperation between Europe and China. Under her leadership, ICRS has launched multiple initiatives at the intersection of energy transition, gender equity, urban diplomacy, and cultural collaboration, including formal engagement with the United Nations SDG platform. Her work emphasizes integrating technical innovation with policy dialogue, and she has been recognized for designing multi-sectoral narratives that elevate women’s roles in energy and climate leadership. She is an advocate for inclusive decision-making structures and has contributed to expert networks within the European Commission framework. With a background bridging public advocacy and industrial transformation, Xie Yihan brings a rare combination of field-based expertise, international strategy, and gender-conscious leadership, making her a strong contributor to the global clean energy community.
