Nicole Tong

Nicole Tong has over 20 years of work experience, with their most recent role as VP Commercial Finance at Zai Lab since December 2019. Prior to that, they worked at AstraZeneca in various finance roles, including Executive Finance Director and Finance Director, FP&A. Before that, they were Finance Director at McDonald's and Head Business Finance at Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Nicole also held positions at Ciba as Regional Head of Internal Auditing and Business Controller for Region China. Nicole began their career as an Auditor at Arthur Andersen & Co.

Nicole Tong obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Fudan University, where they studied from 1993 to 1997. Nicole also holds additional certifications, including the CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) from The Institute of Internal Auditors Inc., and the CPA China and CPA Canada designations obtained in 1998.