William Tang
About William Tang
William Tang is the Head of Sales for Asia Pacific at Backstop Solutions Group, with extensive experience in sales leadership across various companies in the financial data and analytics sector. He holds degrees in Chemistry & Business Management and Advertising, and emphasizes teamwork and market-entry strategies tailored for the Asia Pacific region.
Current Role at Backstop Solutions Group
William Tang serves as the Head of Sales for the Asia Pacific region at Backstop Solutions Group. He has held this position since 2021. In this role, he focuses on developing sales strategies and driving growth within the financial data, analytics, and research sector across the Asia Pacific market.
Previous Experience in Sales Leadership
Prior to his current role, William Tang held several significant positions in sales leadership. He worked at eVestment, a part of Nasdaq, as Head of Sales for Asia Pacific from 2018 to 2021. Before that, he was the Head of Sales for North Asia at Fitch Solutions from 2015 to 2018. His earlier roles include serving as Sales Director for North Asia at S&P Global Market Intelligence and Senior Sales Manager for North Asia at Dun & Bradstreet.
Education and Expertise
William Tang studied at The University of Hong Kong, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honors in Chemistry and Business Management. He also holds a Master of Social Science in Advertising from 香港中文大學. His educational background supports his expertise in market-entry and growth strategies tailored for the Asia Pacific region.
Focus on Fintech and Market Strategies
William Tang has a strong focus on market-entry and growth strategies specifically designed for the Asia Pacific region. He demonstrates a passion for fintech, data and analytics, private equity, venture capital, and cryptocurrency. His deep understanding of local culture and business practices aids in formulating effective go-to-market strategies for fintech firms.
Certification and Professional Development
William Tang is certified as a WSET Wine & Spirit Professional, indicating his expertise in wine and spirit knowledge. This certification reflects his diverse interests and commitment to professional development beyond his primary focus in sales and finance.