Yunzhong Cheng
About Yunzhong Cheng
Yunzhong Cheng serves as the Strategic Partnership Lead for Asia. He holds a Master of Science from Columbia University and has extensive experience in consulting and project management across various organizations.
Current Role at World Economic Forum
Yunzhong Cheng serves as the Strategic Partnership Lead for Asia at the World Economic Forum. In this role, he is responsible for developing and managing strategic partnerships that enhance the Forum's initiatives in the Asian region. His expertise in building relationships and fostering collaboration is essential for advancing the Forum's mission of improving the state of the world.
Education and Expertise
Yunzhong Cheng holds a Master of Science degree from Columbia University in the City of New York, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. Prior to this, he completed his Bachelor's degree at Nanjing University of Finance and Economics from 2006 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation in finance and economics, which supports his professional endeavors in strategic partnerships and consulting.
Professional Experience
Yunzhong Cheng has held various positions in consulting and project management. He began his career as an International Trading Intern at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China in 2009. He then worked as a Management Consulting Analyst at Accenture for nine months in 2009-2010. Following this, he served as a Project Manager at the Amity Foundation from 2011 to 2012. Cheng's experience also includes multiple roles at the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) from 2013 to 2017, where he contributed as a Management Associate, Research Consultant, and Impact Measurement Consultant.
Consulting Background
Cheng has a strong background in consulting, having worked with notable firms such as Deloitte and UNDP. At Deloitte, he was an Associate Auditor from 2010 to 2011. His tenure at UNDP included various consulting roles that focused on impact measurement and research, allowing him to develop skills in evaluation and strategic analysis. This experience has equipped him with the tools necessary for effective partnership development.