2026 JUDGE'S PROFILE

Joanne Wang

Group Head of Marketing

Timezone Group International

Joanne is a marketing and communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience building brands and meaningful consumer connections across the Asia Pacific region. Having spent much of her career in consumer-facing industries, she brings deep expertise in integrated marketing, communications, and brand storytelling within the entertainment, leisure, and consumer sectors.

At Timezone, one of the world’s leading social entertainment brands, Joanne leads marketing and communications across seven markets, shaping campaigns that do more than drive awareness. From regional brand platforms to local market activations, her focus is on creating moments that people genuinely want to engage with, share, and remember.

Known for balancing commercial outcomes with creative thinking, Joanne believes the strongest marketing happens when insight, storytelling, and culture intersect. She is particularly interested in how brands can evolve through changing consumer behaviour, digital ecosystems, and new ways of building relevance in everyday life.

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Viola Mendonca

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Ian Nathaniel

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Joanne Wang

Joanne Wang

Group Head of Marketing

Timezone Group International