John Tong
About John Tong
John Tong serves as the Global Head of Analytics & Data Science at Skillz Inc., a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience in analytics and marketing, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Capital One, Best Buy, and Sears.
Work at Skillz
John Tong currently serves as the Global Head of Analytics & Data Science at Skillz Inc., a position he has held since 2023. His role involves overseeing analytics and data science initiatives within the organization, contributing to data-driven decision-making processes. Prior to this, he worked at Skillz as the Global Head of Analytics for 11 months from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Capital One
John Tong has extensive experience at Capital One, where he held multiple roles. He served as the Head of Marketing Analytics & Investment Decisions for the Consumer Bank from 2021 to 2022. Prior to that, he was the Head of Advertising Analytics for the Consumer Bank in 2019. His tenure at Capital One spanned from 2019 to 2022, during which he focused on enhancing marketing strategies through analytics.
Education and Expertise
John Tong has a strong educational background in business and analytics. He studied at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business, completing the Executive Leadership Development Program. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and International Business from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business. Additionally, he earned a Master of Science in Business Analytics from the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management.
Background in Marketing Analytics
John Tong has a diverse background in marketing analytics, having worked at Sears in various capacities. He was the Director of Digital Marketing Analytics from 2017 to 2018 and the Director of Marketing Analytics from 2018 to 2019. He also participated in the Senior Leadership Program as an Associate focusing on Targeted Marketing Analytics from 2016 to 2017. His experience spans multiple industries, including retail and finance.
Advisory Role at University of Minnesota
Since 2017, John Tong has been an MSBA Advisory Board Member at the University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management. In this role, he provides guidance and insights to enhance the business analytics program, leveraging his extensive experience in analytics and data science.