Alex Wong

Senior Advisor, Executive Office, and Co-Lead, Giga - International Telecommunication Union (ITU)

Alex Wong boasts a remarkable career spanning over 30 years, marked by leadership roles focusing on global development challenges through strategic partnerships. Since 2019, he has served in the Office of the Director at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), overseeing transformative programs like Giga, aiming to connect every school to the internet, and Connect2Recover, ensuring resilient ICT infrastructure for crisis recovery.

Prior to ITU, Alex Wong was President of CG/LA Infrastructure and a key figure at the World Economic Forum, contributing to global initiatives. Mr. Wong is a licensed Professional Engineer with degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Public Administration from the University of Toronto and Harvard University, respectively.

Alex Wong is a licensed Professional Engineer with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Masters in Public Administration from Harvard University.