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A Discussion between Author Brian Wong and Moderator Landy Eng

 

Join Brian A. Wong, a former Alibaba Executive, as he takes you on a journey through the inner workings of one of the world’s most successful companies – Alibaba Group. Landy Eng, Club President, who has known Wong for two decades, and hosted CNBC Asia’s talk show, Driven, will moderate this fireside chat and Q&A session. Will Landy’s and Brian’s 20-year history reveal more than what one would find in his book? Come, listen, and see.

Wong will delve into the company’s powerful guiding attributes, such as a deep sense of purpose, a social equity mission, and a focus on creating inclusive, shared wealth. He will also share the management principles that have guided the company’s success, and how they can be applied to other businesses around the world. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights from a true insider in the world of tech and business.

 

Thursday, February 16, 2023
7:00 p.m. – 9:00p.m.
Thinkspace Library or Zoom
Please indicate your preference in the registration form

 

About Brian Wong, Entrepreneur and Investor
Brian A. Wong is a Chinese-American entrepreneur and investor. He worked at Alibaba for 16 years, in various roles including Special Assistant to the Chairman for International Affairs, Vice President of Global Initiatives and Vice President of Global Sales. Wong is the founder of two organizations – the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy and RADII, a digital media platform. He has a master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and Nanjing University Center for US and China Studies, and an MBA from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, China Fellow with the Aspen Institute, and a member of the Committee of 100.

 

About Landy Eng, President of The American Club
Landy Eng is an entrepreneur, angel investor, television host, board member, and social advocate. He founded several ventures in San Francisco and was a political appointee for the California Governor and California Attorney General. He was a social and political advocate for the Asian American community and Chairman for seven years of the Asian Business League. He arrived in Singapore in 1996 where he produced and hosted CNBC Asia’s first Asian talk show, Driven. He later founded online networking site, eAngelz.com, and held key leadership positions in Singaporean non-profit organizations, Youth Challenge International and Conservation International. He is currently the Founder and CEO of Driven Productions, a media production house based in Singapore.

 

Terms and Conditions
• Register by Wednesday, February 15, 2023
• Guests will have to be accompanied by Members to access this event
• This event is open to Members of The American Clubs in Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei and Tokyo

 

Register here.

For more information, please drop by the Concierge, call 6737-3411, or email concierge@amclub.org.sg