Alice Gao

Alice Gao is Senior Vice President, Head of Commercial Banking for ICBC USA N.A., a subsidiary of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, one of the world’s largest banking and financial services organization.  In this role, she is responsible for leading a multi-functional team to succeed on a global scale by achieving sales and profit targets. 
  
A seasoned banker, compelling leader and mentor in the commercial banking sector, Alice inspires her team and clients with her passion for driving strong business results by helping ambitious business owners and organizations to find ways to grow their business.
  
Prior to joining ICBC USA in 2013, Alice spent 8 years with HSBC USA N.A., most recently as a Team Leader of Business Credit Approver Team.  Before HSBC, Alice held successive positions in financial institutions in the areas of Commercial Lending, International Trade finance, Branch operation, and Regional Administration.
  
Alice has received numerous honors in her banking career and has been active in business community and charitable organizations, such as China Enterprise Council, Los Angeles World Trade Center.  In 2014, Alice was named the “Distinguished Alumna” by University of New Haven and is a Board member of its Advisory Board.
  
Alice holds M.B.A. degree in Business Administration, BS degree in Accounting and BA degree in Literature, She also completed Advanced Executive Leadership Program at prestigious Stanford University, Graduate School of Business.