Harrison Lung
About Harrison Lung
Harrison Lung serves as the ICT Strategy Officer Community at GSMA and holds multiple leadership roles, including Co-Chair of the Finance and Infrastructure Taskforce at B20. With extensive experience in strategy and technology, he has previously held positions at Accenture, McKinsey & Company, and Bell Canada, among others.
Current Role at GSMA
Harrison Lung currently serves as the Chief Strategy Officer Community at GSMA, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on strategic initiatives that enhance the mobile industry's growth and development. His responsibilities include collaborating with various stakeholders to drive innovation and improve connectivity worldwide.
Experience at World Economic Forum
Lung is actively involved with the World Economic Forum, where he holds the position of ICT Strategy Officer Community since 2023. He also participates in the EDISON Alliance Executive Network and has contributed to the AI Governance Alliance Working Group from 2023 to 2024. His engagement at the Forum emphasizes the importance of technology in addressing global challenges.
Professional Background
Harrison Lung has a diverse professional background, having held various roles in technology and strategy. He worked at Accenture as a Manager in New Businesses focusing on Mobile Technology from 2007 to 2010. Prior to that, he held positions at Bell Canada Enterprise, including Terminal Development Specialist and Corporate/Services Development Specialist, from 2002 to 2007. His experience also includes a decade at McKinsey & Company as a Partner.
Educational Qualifications
Lung has an extensive academic background, having earned multiple Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees from prestigious institutions. He studied at Queen's University, Cornell University, and the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management. Additionally, he holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and a Master Certificate in Project Management from the Schulich School of Business at York University.
Board Involvement and Leadership Roles
In addition to his current roles, Harrison Lung serves on the Board of Directors for Careem since 2023. He has also held various board observer positions at organizations such as GSMA, AST, and Travelport from 2021 to 2022. His leadership roles demonstrate his commitment to guiding organizations in strategic decision-making and governance.