2027 Judge's Profile
Ching Yee Wong
Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific excluding China
Marriott International
Ching Yee Wong is vice president of communications at Marriott International, Asia Pacific excluding China, where she leads the company’s brand reputation, executive visibility, and storytelling strategy across 20+ markets. With over 24 years of experience spanning tech, media, and hospitality, Ching Yee has held senior regional roles at global brands including Netflix and Instagram, where she built high-performing PR teams and led award-winning campaigns that sparked cultural conversation and drove results.
Ching Yee has deep expertise in media relations, crisis management, and brand positioning. As a coach and passionate mentor, she champions the next generation of communicators while pushing the boundaries of how brands show up across channels and cultures. She is currently focused on how creativity, AI, and communications intersect to shape brand relevance and loyalty in Asia’s dynamic landscape.
2027 JUDGES

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Wendy Pang
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Ching Yee Wong
Vice President, Communications, Asia Pacific excluding China
Marriott International

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Jovita Chua
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Rena Tan
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Connie Chan
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