Ann Kono

Ann Kono is a seasoned professional in the finance and technology sectors, currently serving as a Board Member at Cathay Bank, Sabra Health Care REIT, and Siepe. As the founder of Leda Advisory Group, Ann leverages 25 years of experience in strategic infrastructure and operational transformation. Ann is also a co-founder of TeachAAPI, which focuses on early education programming for AAPI students. Previous roles include Board Member at Stable Road Acquisition Company and Treehouse Real Estate Investment Trust, along with a significant tenure at Ares Management Corporation as Partner and Chief Information and Risk Officer. Ann holds an MBA in Finance from USC Marshall School of Business and a recent certificate in Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare from MIT Sloan School of Management.