Thoughtworks Shi Yuntao: Cultural Adaption Outweighs Industrial Legacy in Digital Transformation

Chongqing- The Smart China Expo 2021 took place in Chongqing between August 23-25. Over 600 companies participated in online and offline exhibitions during that time, while over 133 high-profile guests took part in a wide range of conferences, exhibitions, competitions, and forums.

While Shi Yuntao of Thoughtworks was in Chongqing to participate in the SCE2021, he kindly accepted an exclusive interview with iChongqing to share his unique insights into the global trend of digital transformation and upgrades, as well as his views on the development of Chongqing in recent years.

Thoughtworks was established in 1993 as a global software consulting company with the inspiration to drive business changes through leading technology. Their services target leading players in global industries like automobile, finance and insurance, healthcare, tourism, transport, retails, e-commerce, energy, and public utilities. They have provided services over nearly two decades, including organization transition advisories, innovative software delivery, UE design, and product solutions.

Thoughtworks has 48 offices in 17 countries worldwide, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, with more than 9,000 employees. Since entering China in 2004, they now have over 2,000 employees in Beijing, Xi’an, Chengdu, Shanghai, Wuhan, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong.

Shi is responsible for Enterprise Modernization, Platform and Cloud (EMPC), and driving consulting and delivery services worldwide and in China for leading domestic and foreign clients who operate in manufacturing, financial services, and retail industries.