Earth Heir Collective
Xiao Cheng Wong is an accomplished professional in the social impact and entrepreneurship sector, currently serving as Acting COO and Head of Malaysia Acumen Academy at YTL Foundation. In addition, Xiao holds a board member position at Malaysia Impact Alliance, focusing on enhancing Malaysia's impact investment ecosystem. With extensive experience at Acumen Academy, Xiao has played a key role in developing the Malaysia Fellows Programme aimed at empowering social innovators. As a founding partner of Earth Heir, Xiao has contributed to building sustainable livelihoods for underserved communities in Malaysia. Previous roles include leadership positions at ParkEasy and internships with Found8 and Foxconn, where Xiao developed skills in operations, financial management, and community engagement. Xiao Cheng Wong holds a BA (Hons) in Business Economics and Finance from the University of Nottingham.
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Earth Heir Collective
Earth Heir Collective is the destination for sustainable & socially impactful lifestyle goods and ESG gifts, celebrating the rich diversity of Malaysian artisans and brands. Explore the finest #MadeinMalaysia pieces on the social impact marketplace, EarthHeir.com, which support heritage craft traditions and communities such as rural women, indigenous tribes, refugees, differently-abled persons, micro-entrepreneurs and more. The collective is an initiative powered by Earth Heir, a certified B Corp, and guaranteed by the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) as a fair trade social enterprise. This women-owned social enterprise is dedicated to fostering social entrepreneurship and preserving cultural heritage while enhancing livelihoods. We believe in living consciously and advocate for ethical partnerships that respect people and nature. Over a decade, Earth Heir has significantly contributed to the social impact ecosystem in Malaysia. Since its inception, Earth Heir has generated MYR 2.3 million in income, training, mentoring, and aid for artisans. This financial impact underscores the organisation's dedication to improving the socio-economic conditions of artisans, promoting sustainable practices, and preserving Malaysia's rich cultural heritage. Earth Heir has evolved into a marketplace, championing Social Procurement for sustainable, socially impactful products made locally in Malaysia. This platform creates a powerful fusion of impact enterprises, amplifying collective impact across Malaysia.