Aya Yao

Aya YAO is an accomplished product manager and buyer with extensive experience in category and product management across various prestigious companies, including HABITAT, Lacoste, Hermès, and Fauchon Paris. Currently serving at HABITAT since July 2021, Aya leads the creation of range plans, manages sales reporting, and oversees product development in collaboration with the design team while also sourcing manufacturing options and negotiating prices with suppliers. Prior roles include fabric development at Lacoste, where Aya sourced new materials, and supporting fabric buying and development at Hermès. Aya's background in packaging buying for Fauchon Paris and La Maison du Chocolat, along with previous positions in assistive buying roles, exemplifies a strong foundation in procurement and project management. Aya's educational achievements in graphic communication, international purchasing, and business studies complement a robust career in product and procurement management.