David Wong
About David Wong
David Wong serves as the Vice President and Head of M&A Tax Planning at Advance, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in tax structuring and due diligence, particularly for domestic and cross-border transactions, and previously held senior roles at EY and Prospect Capital Management.
Current Role at Advance
David Wong serves as the Vice President and Head of M&A Tax Planning at Advance, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing tax planning related to mergers and acquisitions within a company that operates globally across the media, communications, and technology sectors. His expertise in tax structuring and due diligence is critical for both domestic and cross-border transactions.
Previous Experience at EY
Prior to his current position, David Wong worked at EY for over a decade. He held various roles, including Principal in Transaction Tax within the Transaction Advisory Services from 2017 to 2019. Before that, he served as a Senior Manager in the same department from 2006 to 2014 and again from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure at EY, he collaborated with private equity and corporate clients, providing advice on tax structuring and transaction-related matters.
Educational Background
David Wong has a strong academic foundation in law and tax. He earned his Doctor of Law (J.D.) from Boston College Law School, where he studied from 2002 to 2005. He furthered his education at New York University School of Law, obtaining an LLM in Tax Law from 2005 to 2006. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the College of the Holy Cross, completed from 1995 to 1999.
Experience at Prospect Capital Management
David Wong worked at Prospect Capital Management as Vice President of Tax for one year, from 2014 to 2015. In this role, he focused on tax-related issues within the investment management sector, contributing to the firm's overall tax strategy and compliance.
High School Education
David Wong completed his high school education at Boston College High School. This foundational education set the stage for his subsequent academic and professional achievements in law and tax.