Karen Kirby Wong

Karen Kirby Wong is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in management and education. Currently serving as Senior Manager for Talent Programmes and Partnership at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation since June 2023, Karen previously held the position of Manager at the Institute of Advanced Executive Education at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University from May 2018 to June 2023, focusing on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship. Karen's background also includes project management roles at iTeachU Ltd and the University of Melbourne, where responsibilities centered on eLearning education and clinical ultrasound programs. Additionally, Karen founded KW Gallery, an independent wholesaler and retail supplier, and gained early teaching experience at Yew Chung Educational Foundation and Sunshine House International Pre-school. An educational foundation includes a Bachelor of Education from Queensland University of Technology and an Associate Diploma of Business from TAFE Queensland.