Deborah Ong
About Deborah Ong
Deborah Ong serves as the Director of Sales at Xeneta, where she manages a B2B SaaS sales team and oversees commission processes. She has previously held significant roles at companies such as Lamudi and Louis Vuitton, and has a strong educational background in business and sales management.
Current Role at Xeneta
Deborah Ong serves as the Director of Sales at Xeneta, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing, recruiting, and coaching a high-performing B2B SaaS sales team. She oversees the commission setting processes for the sales team and leads the planning, forecasting, and quota setting processes. Deborah focuses on driving new business revenue globally, with a particular emphasis on the North American market. Additionally, she implemented a strategic initiative at Xeneta to modernize ocean and air freight strategies for shippers.
Previous Experience at Lamudi
Deborah Ong worked at Lamudi in various capacities from 2017 to 2022. She started as a Key Account Manager for one year before advancing to the role of Head of Corporate Accounts from 2018 to 2020. She later served as the Director of Corporate Accounts for three years. In these roles, she was responsible for managing corporate accounts and developing strategies to enhance client relationships in both the Philippines and Singapore.
Experience at On Deck
In 2022, Deborah was a Fellow at On Deck, participating in the EOD 1 (Execs On Deck) program for two months. This experience took place in the New York City Metropolitan Area and contributed to her professional development in executive leadership and networking within the startup ecosystem.
Educational Background
Deborah Ong has a diverse educational background. She studied at Central China Normal University, where she focused on Chinese Language and Literature. She also attended Ngee Ann Polytechnic, earning a Diploma Plus in Business and French Language, and graduated from Singapore Management University with a Bachelor of Business Management. Additionally, she completed an Executive Education Program in Sales and Marketing at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Currently, she is studying Administración de Empresas at Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez.
Early Career Experience
Deborah began her career with roles in various organizations. She worked at Louis Vuitton as an Associate in Client Development from 2013 to 2015 in Singapore. Following that, she was an Associate in Marketing & Creatives at Movinga for one year in Berlin, Germany. She also gained experience as an Intern in Digital & New Media at the University of California, Los Angeles, from 2012 to 2013.