Cheryl Yip
About Cheryl Yip
Cheryl Yip serves as the Head of Partner Services for Europe and North America at the World Economic Forum, where she has worked since 2023. She holds a Master's in City Planning from MIT and has over 15 years of experience in global partnerships and account strategies.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Cheryl Yip serves as the Head of Partner Services for Europe and North America at the World Economic Forum. She has held this position since 2023, operating from Geneva, Switzerland. In her role, she focuses on managing partner relationships and ensuring alignment across various teams within the organization.
Previous Experience at World Economic Forum
Prior to her current role, Cheryl Yip worked at the World Economic Forum in several capacities. She was the Head of Technology Cluster, Strategic Partnerships from 2014 to 2018, and later served as the Head of Consumer and Healthcare, Partner Management from 2018 to 2023. Her tenure in these roles contributed to her extensive experience in managing partnerships and strategic initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Cheryl Yip holds a Master's degree in City Planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied Urban Studies and Planning. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies and Asian American Studies from UCLA. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Leadership Principles from Harvard Business School Online in 2023.
Career at Clinton Global Initiative
Cheryl Yip worked as an Account Manager at the Clinton Global Initiative from 2008 to 2011. In this role, she was responsible for managing accounts and developing strategies to foster partnerships, contributing to her overall expertise in global partnerships.
Professional Skills and Expertise
Cheryl Yip has over 15 years of experience in developing and executing global partnerships and account strategies for multi-billion dollar accounts. She is recognized for her exceptional communication skills and her ability to influence and drive alignment across teams. Her passion lies in advancing people's careers and fostering their growth and development.