30 Under 30 Rising Supply Chain Stars

WeiWen Ang has consistently gone above expectations, turning projects into opportunities with outstanding results and long-term value creation. As sourcing lead for steel drums, Ang identified an opportunity to increase negotiating leverage by consolidating demand across five plants in China. She led the first RFQ, which covered more than 20 materials, delivering a 13-percent cost reduction even as steel market pricing rose 6.8 percent. She achieved supply continuity in a tight market and strengthened supplier partnerships by formalizing long-term agreements. Ang led two initiatives to extend payment terms, improving H.B. Fuller’s financial flexibility while reinforcing supplier relationships. To address concerns about sourcing from local vendors, she hosted an innovation day with prospective suppliers and H.B. Fuller’s engineering adhesives team. These sessions built trust, enabled technical exchange and earned strong internal recognition. As a result, three local partners were qualified, reducing single-source risk and improving cost, supply security and resilience.