Ellen Wang
About Ellen Wang
Ellen Wang is the Executive Director of E-Commerce Finance, M&A, and Analytics at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. She has extensive experience in finance and accounting, having previously worked at Ernst & Young and held various roles at Hearst Newspapers.
Work at Hearst
Ellen Wang currently serves as the Executive Director of E-Commerce Finance, M&A, and Analytics at Hearst, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees financial strategies related to e-commerce and mergers and acquisitions, focusing on data analytics to drive business decisions. Prior to her current role, she worked at Hearst Newspapers as the Director of Finance and M&A from 2019 to 2022, and as the Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager from 2017 to 2019. Her extensive experience within the organization highlights her expertise in finance and strategic planning.
Education and Expertise
Ellen Wang obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Rutgers University, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. She furthered her education at the same institution, earning a Master’s Degree in Financial Accounting from 2007 to 2008. Her academic background provides a strong foundation in financial principles, which she has applied throughout her career in various finance roles.
Background
Before joining Hearst, Ellen Wang worked at Ernst & Young, where she held several positions from 2008 to 2016. Initially, she served as an Assurance Senior for three years, followed by a five-year tenure as a Transaction Services Manager. These roles in a leading professional services firm equipped her with significant experience in assurance and transaction services, enhancing her analytical skills and financial acumen.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Ellen Wang has held key finance roles that demonstrate her capabilities in managing financial operations and strategic initiatives. At Hearst Newspapers, she progressed from Corporate Finance & Accounting Manager to Director of Finance and M&A, ultimately leading to her current executive position. Her trajectory illustrates her commitment to advancing financial strategies and analytics within the organization.