Chief of Staff

The role

The Chief of Staff works directly with the CEO to turn business priorities into results. You will drive execution across functions and countries, lead special projects, and build operating discipline for a growing organization.

What you will do

• Translate CEO priorities into clear plans with owners, deadlines, budgets, and outcomes
• Independently lead selected projects from assessment through implementation
• Anticipate problems and resolve dependencies
• Coordinate initiatives across sales, marketing, product, operations, finance, people, and after-sales
• Work with U.S., European, and China-based teams to align requirements and timelines
• Resolve gaps between departments and clarify ownership
• Establish processes for goal setting, business reviews, project tracking, and follow-up
• Prepare leadership meetings and document decisions
• Track business performance and investigate missed targets
• Lead initiatives such as market entry, product launches, and business systems implementation

Required qualifications

• 10 years or more of experience in business operations, program leadership, or a Chief of Staff position
• Strong record of completing complex projects and measurable business results in a fast-growing company
• Strong analytical skills and practical understanding of revenue, margins, costs, inventory, and business performance
• Ability to influence senior colleagues and secure commitments across teams
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication
• Experience working across countries, cultures, and time zones
• High EQ for fostering good communication and working culture
• Strong academic background with a record of high achievement
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
• Mandarin proficiency

Nice to have

• Experience in consumer products, hardware, mobility, or another demanding operational business

Benefits

• Generous salary
• Medical/dental/vision benefits
• Demo bike fleet
• Comprehensive travel allowances

About the company

XDS is a vertically integrated bicycle manufacturer and the largest maker of carbon fiber frames. X-LAB is the in-house performance bicycle line launched by XDS in April 2026.