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Valen Tong
CFO at MasterClass | Operator | Advisor and Board Member
Valen Tong is the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at MasterClass, a prominent online education platform that offers classes taught by renowned experts in various fields. She was appointed to this role on October 27, 2021, and reports directly to David Rogier, the founder and CEO of MasterClass.123
Professional Background
Before joining MasterClass, Valen Tong served as the Chief Business Officer and CFO at Beauty For All Industries (BFA), where she played a crucial role in scaling the company to over $1 billion in revenue and expanding its community to 20 million members. BFA is known for its beauty subscription services, including IPSY and BoxyCharm.124
Tong has over two decades of experience in finance and business leadership across various industries. Her previous positions include roles at Brookstone, Procter & Gamble, Deutsche Bank, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, where she gained extensive knowledge in both consumer and technology sectors.56
Education
Valen Tong holds an MBA from the MIT Sloan School of Management, a graduate degree from the National University of Singapore, and an undergraduate degree from Renmin University of China.56
Vision at MasterClass
In her role at MasterClass, Tong aims to drive long-term growth and enhance learning opportunities for current and prospective members. She emphasizes the importance of lifelong learning, a value she has held since childhood.12
