Gu Beibei joined IPE as project manager in 2012, with responsibility for the nonprofits Green Stocks initiative. For this, she conducted research on listed companies in heavy industries including power, steel, cement, and sewage treatment; oversaw the development of a database for investors; and promoted dialogue between stakeholders. Before joining IPE, Gu worked for over seven years in the chemical industry, in marketing and supply-chain management functions. She received her bachelors in environmental engineering from Tongji University, in Shanghai.

Gu Beibei on joining Ma Jun's team and threats to China's environment