Adam Lane
About
Adam Lane is from Kenya. Adam is currently Deputy CEO, Government Affairs, Kenya at Huawei, located in Nairobi, Kenya. In Adam's previous role as a Deputy CEO, Public Affairs, Kenya at Huawei, Adam worked in Kenya until Feb 2020. Prior to joining Huawei, Adam was a Senior Director, Public Affairs, Southern Africa at Huawei and held the position of Senior Director, Public Affairs, Southern Africa at Nairobi, Kenya. Prior to that, Adam was a Director of Sustainability Programs, Corporate Sustainable Development Dept at Huawei Technologies, based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China from Nov 2014 to Nov 2016. Adam started working as Manager, Advisory Services at Business for Social Responsibility in Beijing City, China in Jun 2011. From Sep 2008 to May 2011, Adam was Associate, Advisory Services at Business for Social Responsibility, based in Beijing City, China. Prior to that, Adam was a Corporate Partnerships Consultant at Plan China, based in Xi‘an, Shaanxi, China from Aug 2006 to Aug 2008. Adam started working as VP, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) at AIESEC Mainland of China in Beijing City, China in Jul 2005.
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Adam Lane's current jobs
Leading engagement, partnerships and projects with government, UN, industry and other stakeholders around technology for economic and social development. Leading strategic projects in connectivity and utilisation of youth centers, health facilities and schools for maximum sustainability and impact. Engagement with policy makers and regulatory bodies.
Adam Lane's past jobs
Led public affairs department including managing media and government relations, CSR, partnerships and industry relations. Managed a team of 5+
Predominantly focused on Kenya but also supported projects and events in the region. Company spokesperson for media and crisis management, managing related agencies, responsible for government relations and policy, skills training programs..wrote Huawei Kenya sustainability report
Part of the Corporate Sustainable Development team in Huawei, my main focus is on programs relating to the Digital Divide.
Based in Beijing, I work with multinational companies in China to help them understand the nuts and bolts of corporate responsibility in China, as well as with Chinese companies to help them learn the ropes of developing leading global CSR strategies. Since joining BSR, I have focused on strategic philanthropy and community development, sustainable investment, access to healthcare, stakeholder engagement, communications and strategy, labor issues in supply chains as well as BSR's membership and working group activities in Beijing. I have worked with companies in various sectors including ICT, Food & Agriculture, Mining, Pharmaceutical, Consumer Goods and Financial Services. I co-authored the IFC-commissioned report Sustainable Investment in China in 2009, edit BSR’s quarterly Sustainable Investment in China newsletter and support BSR's outreach with companies as part of our CiYuan program, an initiative which builds innovative cross-sector partnerships to enhance the value of social investment in China. I have led and managed tens of projects and diverse multicultural teams, exceeding project goals and internal/external expectations. I utilize my excellent leadership, comunication, and management skills regularly to help drive progress. I am proficient in Mandarin.
Based in Beijing advising Chinese and Foreign companies on responsible business practices including CSR strategy, stakeholder engagement and various other elements of CSR as well as delivering CSR projects for clients.
I am working with Plan China (part of Plan International) developing Corporate Partnerships. I am seeking partners who wish to support the development of communities in China, with a focus on children and poverty reduction. We work in Education, Health, Habitat, Livelihoods and Building Relationships.
Raising awareness of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) and SD (Sustainable Development) amongst students in China. In particular managing an educational programme for those leading students to increase their knowledge and skills in this area.
Working to establish AIESEC in China, provide support and expertise as well as increasing links between China and the UK. Set up the AIESEC 'Leadership for Sustainability' Programme
Sales and Account Development, New Programme Development and New Business Development; coaching, training and cultural affairs. Achieved growth of 250% in Sales, Opened a new office, Broadened Job role to include new partnerships with Relevant Organisations. Worked on New Product Development as well as developing skills in contact management, cultural training and transition.
A member of AIESEC (www.aiesec.org) at UMIST during 1st year of University (00-01). Elected President of AIESEC in Manchester for 01-02. Won Most Improved branch award out of 23 in UK. Coach for AIESEC Liverpool, Trainer at Strategic Conference, Exchange Consultant and played an active role in National Support Groups, 02-03. Attended many conferences on skill development specifically as well as training on subjects such as business planning, sales, presentations and so on. Frequenlt trained on Sales, Networking and more.
A 2 month internship in Crookes Healthcare, the UK division of Boots Healthcare International, which is the International Sales and Marketing arm of Boots plc, a FTSE 100 company. My internship was in the HR department.