Alton Wong
About Alton Wong
Alton Wong serves as the Head of Sustainability Advisory Services for APAC at Cushman & Wakefield Greater China, leveraging his extensive background in construction management and sustainability. He holds a Master's in Real Estate and has held various senior roles in the real estate sector, focusing on sustainability initiatives.
Current Role at Cushman & Wakefield Greater China
Alton Wong currently serves as the Head of Sustainability Advisory Services for the Asia-Pacific region at Cushman & Wakefield Greater China. He has held this position since 2024, contributing to the firm's sustainability initiatives. Prior to this role, he was an Executive Director at the same company, a position he has occupied since 2022. Wong's extensive experience in sustainability within the real estate sector positions him as a key figure in advancing sustainable practices across the region.
Previous Experience at Cushman & Wakefield
Wong has a significant history with Cushman & Wakefield Greater China, where he has worked in various capacities. He was a Senior Director from 2012 to 2015 and again from 2019 to 2022. Additionally, he served as the Co-head of Sustainability Services from 2019 to 2024 and as a Director from 2016 to 2019. His roles have encompassed leadership in sustainability and advisory services, reflecting his commitment to integrating sustainable practices in real estate.
Education and Expertise
Alton Wong holds a Bachelor of Construction Management with a focus on Quantity Surveying from Deakin University. He also earned a Master in Real Estate from The University of Hong Kong. His education includes a professional program completion at the University of Cambridge's Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership, specifically The Prince of Wales’s Business & Sustainability Programme in 2019. Wong is currently pursuing Executive Education in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Career Background in Real Estate
Wong's career in the real estate sector began at Savills, where he worked as an Assistant Manager from 2006 to 2007. He then transitioned to Jones Lang LaSalle, serving as a Senior Manager from 2007 to 2011. His diverse experiences across these firms have equipped him with a broad understanding of the industry, particularly in sustainability and advisory roles.
Sailing and Aviation Interests
Outside of his professional career, Alton Wong is a sailor and a student pilot, having completed the Cadet Pilot Program (PPL) at Aviation South West. These personal interests reflect his diverse skill set and commitment to pursuing passions beyond the realm of real estate and sustainability.