Di Yao is currently the Head of Legal at Google’s Shanghai office. Prior to this role, he served as the APAC Head of Legal and Business Development for GoPro and was a Managing Associate at King & Wood Mallesons. He graduated from Shanghai International Studies University Law School with a Bachelor of Laws, learned a Master of Laws from Stanford Law School, and holds a joint Master’s degree in Humanitarian Law from Peking University Law School and the Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law.

Di has been a dedicated and active member of AmCham Shanghai for years and currently serves as Chair of the Legal Committee. In this capacity, he leverages his extensive legal expertise and leadership to actively contribute to the Chamber’s success. Under his guidance, the committee received the prestigious Engagement Award, highlighting his commitment to excellence.

Di is eager to continue driving the Chamber’s success and growth. He is committed to leveraging AI to drive transformation within the Chamber and its member organizations, providing legal and policy insights to secure continued safety and prosperity of US companies, and fostering deeper cross-cultural communication between China and the US. Driven by a vision of bridging East and West, Di is passionate about contributing to the success and growth of the Chamber, aiming to create lasting impact through innovation and collaboration.