Meet Claire Hou
Qingdao Office Manager, Sourcebynet China
Claire joined Sourcebynet in 2012 — drawn by the reputation of the company long before stepping through the doors. Over the years, she’s moved from Business Development to heading up the entire Qingdao office, where she now leads sourcing operations, builds supplier relationships, and ensures every function in the office works as one — while staying closely connected to sales teams in Denmark, Japan, the UK, and Australia.
As Jim Kas, Head of the Danish office, puts it: “Claire is exceptional at communication and team management — she creates clarity and alignment across borders, which makes a big difference for both suppliers and sales.”
Claire is the kind of colleague who thrives in complexity:“Coming from a setup with only one internal client, I was amazed by the sheer number of parallel projects here — and how Sourcebynet delivers quality results across the board. That’s only possible because of our great people.”
What motivates Claire? “Seeing the results we deliver together,” she says. She enjoys the complexity, driving results, and keeping the team energized — even on the most hectic days. “I’m in my element when we’re solving challenges as one team,” she adds.
Ask anyone in Qingdao, and they’ll tell you: Claire brings both structure and warmth. She’s known for her leadership, her deep industry know-how — and her love for cats (at one point, she had five… plus a golden retriever).
Her take on the SBN culture? “We trust, we share, and we respect one another’s work. That’s what makes it work.”
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