Asia Pacific Accreditation Conference

Brian A. Wong, Author of The Tao of Alibaba: Inside the Chinese Digital Giant That Is Changing the World

Brian A. Wong is an entrepreneur, investor and author. He was the first American and only the 52nd employee to join Alibaba Group, where he contributed to the company’s early globalization efforts and served as Jack Ma’s special assistant for international affairs. During his 16-year tenure, Wong established the Alibaba Global Initiatives (AGI) division and was the founder and executive director of the Alibaba Global Leadership Academy. Wong continues to teach entrepreneurial programs and invest in digital ventures through his angel fund, Seacliff Partners Limited and is an LP in a number of VC and private equity funds in Asia, Europe, and the US. Wong also founded RADII, a digital media platform dedicated to bridging understanding between East and West.

A graduate of Swarthmore College, the Johns Hopkins-Nanjing University Center, and the Wharton School, Wong has been recognized as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. He is a China Fellow at the Aspen Institute, and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network, as well as the Thinkers50 Radar class. Wong serves on the Swarthmore College Board of Managers and is also a board member of the Committee of 100. Based in Hong Kong, Wong is regularly quoted in international media such as Bloomberg, Reuters, and the FT. His expertise bridges the digital economy, entrepreneurship and inclusive development.