Derek Wong

Derek Wong has extensive experience in strategy, operations, and business development. Derek is currently serving as the Senior Director of Strategy & Operations at Axios, where they lead the strategy and operations for Axios Pro, a B2B subscription business. Prior to this role, Derek held various senior and director-level positions in strategy at Axios and A+E Networks. Derek also has experience in the media industry, having worked at HelloSociety and Turner, where they were involved in media sales and business operations. Additionally, Derek has served as a board member and advisor for organizations such as Atlas Obscura, Epic Magazine, Keteka, and verynice. Derek also co-founded FareShare, a social enterprise aimed at addressing the refugee crisis. Overall, Derek's work experience demonstrates their expertise in strategy, operations, business development, and media sales.

Derek Wong completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Media and Technology from UCLA Anderson School of Management in the years 2016 to 2018. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from UC Irvine in the years 2006 to 2009.