Kelvin Wong
About Kelvin Wong
Kelvin Wong is the Divisional Director – Head of Data | International at Gallagher Re and the Chair of the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG). He has extensive experience in data analytics, disaster risk management, and geographic information systems.
Current Roles at Royal Geographical Society and Gallagher Re
Kelvin Wong currently serves as the Chair of the Disaster Risk Management Professional Practice Group at the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) and as the Divisional Director – Head of Data | International at Gallagher Re in London, England, United Kingdom. Both roles demonstrate his leadership and expertise in data management and disaster risk reduction.
Previous Experience at Gallagher Re
Prior to his current role at Gallagher Re, Kelvin Wong worked as the Divisional Director – Catastrophe Analytics for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for six months in 2023. This position involved oversight and analytical approaches to manage and mitigate risks associated with natural and man-made catastrophes.
Leadership at Penguin Random House UK
From 2022 to 2023, Kelvin Wong was the Head of Data Visualisation at Penguin Random House UK's Data Team Centre of Excellence. In this role, he led initiatives to enhance data visualization practices, contributing to more effective data-driven decision making within the organization.
Academic and Research Roles
Kelvin Wong has a strong academic background, holding an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in 3D Geographic Information Science, a Master of Research (MRes) in Virtual Environments, Imaging and Visualisation, and a Master of Science (MSc) in Geographic Information Science from UCL. He has conducted research at institutions like The University of Tokyo and EuroSDR, focusing on areas such as Intelligent Transport Systems, and the economic value of 3D Geographic Information.
Roles in Geographic Information Systems
Kelvin Wong has extensive experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), having worked as a GIS Analyst at WSP Group and as a Geographic Information Systems Consultant for the Maritime Security and Resilience Division at the Department for Transport in the UK. His work in GIS has spanned various sectors, contributing to his reputation as an expert in this field.