Desmond Wong

Desmond Wong, MBA, CPA, is a seasoned procurement and category management professional with extensive experience in strategic sourcing and contract management, currently serving as Category Manager at TransLink since February 2012. Desmond has successfully led the transformation of TransLink’s procurement function and facilitated the implementation of an e-bidding system, enhancing procurement processes. With a strong focus on financial analysis and supplier performance evaluation, Desmond manages enterprise-wide sourcing in the Technology category and collaborates with internal business partners to identify improvement opportunities. Prior experience includes roles at Health Shared Services BC, Fields - Hudson's Bay Company, and other organizations, where Desmond developed a robust background in procurement, operations, and retail management before achieving advanced degrees and professional accounting designations.