Joanna Kwan
About Joanna Kwan
Joanna Kwan is the Director of APAC Project Portfolio at VISTRA, specializing in strategy execution and risk management. She has extensive experience in the financial sector, having held leadership roles at major institutions including Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Work at Vistra
Joanna Kwan has been serving as the Director of APAC Project Portfolio at Vistra since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing project portfolios across the Asia-Pacific region, focusing on strategy execution and governance. Her expertise in managing large-scale programs enhances Vistra's operational capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Joanna Kwan holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Studies from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. She also obtained a Certificate in Internet Technologies from New York University. Her areas of expertise include strategy execution, risk management, governance, operational efficiency, regulatory transformation, and process re-engineering.
Background
Joanna Kwan has extensive experience in the financial services sector, having worked in various roles across prominent institutions. She has international exposure, having worked in both the USA and Asia. Her career includes significant positions at Morgan Stanley, JPMorgan Chase & Co., Bank of America Merrill Lynch, HSBC, Unisys, and Arthur Andersen Business Consulting.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Joanna Kwan has managed large-scale programs, including client onboarding and OTC derivatives trade reporting. Her roles have included Vice President and Senior Business Analyst at JPMorgan Chase & Co., and Senior Vice President at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, where she led regional program initiatives.