Gillian Fong
About Gillian Fong
Gillian Fong is a Finance Director at Geron Corporation, with a background in financial management and analysis across several prominent companies in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. She has held various roles at Roche, Thermo Fisher Scientific, and Genentech, contributing to operational efficiency and strategic financial planning.
Current Role at Geron Corporation
Gillian Fong serves as the Finance Director at Geron Corporation, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she plays a critical part in budget planning and forecasting, contributing to the company's strategic financial planning. Fong utilizes her data analysis and reporting skills to support decision-making processes within the finance department. She leads cross-functional teams to drive business operations and achieve financial goals, demonstrating her leadership capabilities and commitment to operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Roche
Prior to her current role, Gillian Fong worked at Roche in various capacities. She served as Head of Controlling for Korea from 2017 to 2020, based in Seoul. Before that, she was the Head of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) for Hong Kong for a period of seven months in 2016. Her tenure at Roche provided her with significant experience in financial management and operational oversight.
Experience at Genentech
Gillian Fong's experience at Genentech includes roles as Finance Manager from 2014 to 2016 and as Senior Financial Analyst from 2009 to 2014. During her time at Genentech, she developed her financial analysis skills and gained insights into the biotechnology sector, which contributed to her expertise in finance.
Background in Thermo Fisher Scientific
Fong's career began at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where she worked as a Senior Financial Analyst in Anatomical Pathology from 2005 to 2007 and later as a Marketing Analyst from 2007 to 2009. These roles helped her build a foundation in financial analysis and marketing within the scientific industry.
Educational Qualifications
Gillian Fong earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from San Jose State University, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. This educational background provided her with the foundational knowledge necessary for her career in finance and business management.