Wailun Chen
About Wailun Chen
Wailun Chen is the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Jefferies, with a career spanning several prominent firms in the Greater New York City Area.
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Wailun Chen is the Senior Vice President of Information Technology at Jefferies. He is currently responsible for overseeing the IT division in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Roles at Blackstone and Evercore
Before his current role at Jefferies, Wailun Chen served as the Vice President of Information Technology at Blackstone from 2012 to 2017. Prior to that, he was the Director of Information Technology at Evercore from 2011 to 2012.
Work Experience at Jones Lang LaSalle and Moody's Corporation
Wailun Chen's career includes his role as an Information Technology Manager at Jones Lang LaSalle from 2009 to 2011. He also worked as an Information Technology Specialist at Moody's Corporation from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Wailun Chen earned a Master of Arts in Information Technology from Stanford University, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Michigan, which he completed between 2003 and 2007.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
Wailun Chen develops and presents frameworks, programs, and partnerships to build measurable corporate sustainability programs. He oversees quality and operational performance of accounts, focussing on budget management, innovation, and deadlines. He provides strategic counsel on sustainability strategy and builds relationships with clients and third-party thought leaders.