Wan Hong
About Wan Hong
Wan Hong serves as the Chief of Staff at Apollo Agriculture, where he focuses on empowering small-scale farmers and promoting sustainable livelihoods. With a diverse background in finance, policy, and project management, he has held key positions at organizations such as KPMG, McKinsey & Company, and the World Food Programme.
Work at Apollo Agriculture
Currently serving as Chief of Staff at Apollo Agriculture since 2023, Wan Hong is part of the leadership team focused on empowering small-scale farmers. In this role, Wan works on initiatives aimed at fostering sustainable livelihoods and ensuring food security. The position involves integrating financial technology with agricultural technology to drive social impact, aligning with the organization's mission to enhance agricultural productivity and improve the lives of farmers.
Previous Experience at KPMG US
Wan Hong worked at KPMG US as a Senior Audit Associate from 2006 to 2008 for two years in New York. In this role, Wan gained experience in auditing and financial analysis, contributing to the firm's reputation for high-quality service. This position provided a strong foundation in finance, which has been beneficial in subsequent roles across various organizations.
Career at World Food Programme
Wan Hong has held multiple roles at the World Food Programme (WFP). From 2018 to 2020, Wan served as Project Manager for UN Reform in Rome, Italy, and later as Project Manager in the Programme & Policy Division for five months in 2018. Additionally, Wan worked as Regional External Partnerships for the MENA region from 2020 to 2021 in Cairo, Egypt. These roles involved managing partnerships and projects aimed at enhancing food security and addressing humanitarian needs.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
From 2011 to 2017, Wan Hong worked as a Senior Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company in London. This role involved leading teams on various consulting projects, focusing on strategy and operations for clients in different sectors. The experience at McKinsey contributed to Wan's expertise in policy and planning, which has been applied in subsequent positions in international organizations.
Education and Expertise
Wan Hong holds an MBA from the University of Cambridge and a BA in Business Administration with a focus on Accounting and International Business from the University of Washington. This educational background provides a strong foundation in both finance and operations, which has been essential in Wan's diverse career across multiple international organizations, including the International Rescue Committee and The D. E. Shaw Group.