Wally Wong

Wally Wong is an interdisciplinary professional with over a decade of experience in FinTech Startup, Payment, Technology, and Banking industries. He has a strong focus on Digital Transformation and has managed regional teams for more than 15 years.

In the past 10 years, Wally has been bridging the gap between Banks, Financial Institutions, and Verticals by incorporating plug-in technologies and banking APIs. His extensive domain knowledge and ability to collaborate with various stakeholders make Digital Transformation more efficient and cost-effective.

Wally co-founded Fusion, a startup that offers holistic O2O solutions adopted by international brands and hotels like LVMH Group, Estée Lauder Group, and Hyatt Group. His work involves cross-department collaboration and engagement with regional C-Suite members.

At Standard Chartered, Wally focused on commercializing banking products for big merchants. Leveraging his network in Banking, FinTech, and Payment sectors, he facilitated partnerships with ecosystem partners and internal stakeholders to optimize product application. Areas covered include FX pricing engines and alternative data sources for credit assessment.

With a strategic approach of Partnership and Distribution coupled with advanced technology and APIs, Wally has played a key role in building ecosystems to rapidly scale up business and capitalize on emerging opportunities in the new economy.

Wally Wong's experience extends across Greater China, Asia, and the Greater Bay Area, with significant team management roles at Fusion, PayPal, and Global Sources. He holds an MBA in International Management from Royal Holloway, University of London, and a Bachelor's degree in Government and International Studies from Hong Kong Baptist University.