Helena Yan is an Executive Search and Assessment Professional at Russell Reynolds Associates in Shanghai, where she specializes in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. She focuses on identifying transformational leaders for public, private, and nonprofit organizations, helping them navigate complex leadership issues and global business trends. Prior to joining Russell Reynolds Associates in 2022, Helena was a Consultant at Michael Page, where she conducted middle-to-senior level searches in R&D and regulatory functions for multinational corporations. Her professional background also includes experience as a Business Specialist and Research Associate at Sinochem International (中化国际). Helena’s technical foundation in the sciences is supported by her time as a Research Assistant at Case Western Reserve University. She holds a Master of Science in Macromolecular Science from Case Western Reserve University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Polymer Material and Engineering from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology.