James Wong

Senior Vice President, South East Asia & China at Menzies Aviation

James Wong has extensive work experience in various industries. James started their career as an Avionics/Instruments Technician at Airborne Precision Instruments Ltd. In 2006, they joined Elbow River Casino as a Houseman, where they managed daily operations and maintained high standards for customer satisfaction.

In 2012, Wong began working at WestJet, initially as a Simulator Services Lead and later as an Operational Performance Analyst. James played a crucial role in enhancing operational efficiency, implementing process improvements, and providing analytical support for various business units.

Wong also worked at clearGRID as the Vice President of Flight Operations, specializing in aerial data collection. James contributed to the company's growth and oversaw strategic operational planning, fleet strategy, and organizational development.

Furthermore, Wong served in the Canadian Forces as a Standards Pilot, responsible for operational requirements, pilot training, logistics, and flight safety.

In 2014, they founded Motology School Inc. and served as the CEO/President. The company focused on providing premium motorcycle safety training services to new and experienced riders.

From 2019 to 2022, Wong worked at Menzies Aviation, holding various roles such as Station Manager, Director of Sales, Vice President of Cargo & Sales - Americas, and most recently as the Senior Vice President for South East Asia & China. James demonstrated strong leadership, responsibility for P&L, revenue growth, and the commercial strategy.

Additionally, Wong was the CEO of Yellow Stallion Group, where they specialized in residential real estate and business leadership consulting, offering quality management and selective options for clients.

Overall, James Wong has a diverse background with expertise in aviation, operational performance, business leadership, and entrepreneurship.

James Wong has a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree from Yorkville University and a Certificate in Business Administration and Management from Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). James also holds an Executive MBA from the University of Newcastle, specializing in Business Administration and Management. In terms of additional certifications, they are a Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia and New Zealand and holds an ASET Certified Technician certificate from ASET | The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta. James is also a Private Aircraft Pilot certified by Transport Canada - Transports Canada. Furthermore, they have completed LEAN Six Sigma training from GE Aviation and earned an edX Verified Certificate for Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI. James has a background in avionics technology from their studies at SAIT, but it is unclear if they obtained a specific degree in this field. James also has a history with the Canadian Forces, but their field of study is not specified. James Wong is currently pursuing their Executive MBA at the University of Newcastle, with an expected completion date of 2024.

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  • Senior Vice President, South East Asia & China

    February, 2022 - present

  • Vice-president, Cargo & Sales - Americas

    November, 2020

  • Director, Sales - Canada

    November, 2019

  • Station Manager - YVR

    May, 2019

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