Dan Hong
About Dan Hong
Dan Hong is a Senior Manager of Business Development at NCSOFT, with a diverse background in project and team management across various companies in the entertainment and finance sectors. He holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and has over 9 years of experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Work at NCSOFT
Dan Hong currently serves as Senior Manager of Business Development at NCSOFT, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves overseeing business development initiatives and strategies within the organization. NCSOFT is known for its contributions to the gaming industry, and Hong's expertise in project and team management is integral to the company's operations in Los Angeles, California.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining NCSOFT, Dan Hong worked at Mattel, Inc. as Associate Manager for Corporate Development from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included managing entertainment and video game in-licensing projects. He also held the position of Senior Project Manager at Tencent America from 2018 to 2019, where he was part of the Interactive Entertainment Group and the Post Investment Team. His earlier roles include serving as Senior Financial Analyst at TBWA\Media Arts Lab and Associate Financial Analyst at Chase.
Experience in the Gaming Industry
Dan Hong has a solid background in the gaming industry, having worked as an Associate Producer for Guitar Hero at Neversoft Entertainment from 2008 to 2010. He also contributed to Midway Games as an Associate Producer for TNA iMPACT! from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he interned as an Associate Brand Manager for Overwatch North American Publishing at Blizzard Entertainment in 2017, gaining valuable insights into brand management and marketing within the gaming sector.
Education and Expertise
Dan Hong earned his Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business, completing his studies from 2016 to 2018. He also holds a degree in Finance with a Minor in Management Information Systems from Texas McCombs School of Business, where he studied from 1999 to 2003. Furthermore, he obtained a Computer Game Design Certificate from Seattle Central College in 2005, focusing on 3D Studio Max.
Financial Analysis and Management Skills
Dan Hong possesses extensive experience in financial analysis and management, with over 9 years dedicated to budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytics. His previous roles, including Senior Financial Analyst at Washington Mutual and Senior Financial Analyst/Project Manager at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, have equipped him with strong analytical skills and a comprehensive understanding of financial operations.