Solmax Appoints Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Solmax is pleased to announce the appointment of Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective August 1, 2026.


Solmax announces the appointment of Olivia Schmidt as President, Americas, reinforcing the company’s focus on disciplined growth and commercial execution across the region.
Olivia brings extensive experience leading global commercial organizations and driving performance in complex, multi-market environments. She has a strong track record of strengthening commercial disciplines, enhancing customer engagement, and delivering measurable growth through structured, performance-driven approaches.
In her previous role, she led global commercial functions—including sales, marketing, and product development—for a multi-site organization, overseeing teams across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

“We are very pleased to welcome Olivia to Solmax,” said Bob Gilligan, President and CEO of Solmax. “Her experience in leading large-scale commercial organizations and her disciplined approach to growth will be critical as we continue to strengthen our execution in the Americas. Olivia brings a strong customer orientation and a clear focus on performance, which aligns well with our priorities.”
In her role as President, Americas, Olivia will lead Solmax’s regional business with responsibility for commercial performance, market development, and customer engagement. Her mandate includes strengthening execution, driving profitable growth, and supporting the company’s broader strategic objectives.
“Solmax has built a solid platform with strong market positions and clear opportunities ahead,” said Olivia Schmidt. “I look forward to working with the team to further strengthen execution, deepen customer relationships, and capture the growth potential across the Americas.”
Solmax Appoints Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia Pacific
Solmax is pleased to announce the appointment of Yujing Liu as Managing Director, Asia-Pacific (APAC), effective August 1, 2026.
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