2026 Judge’s Profile
Joanne Wang
Group Head of Marketing
Timezone Group International
Joanne is a seasoned marketing and communications leader with nearly 20 years of experience across the Asia-Pacific region. She specializes in integrated brand marketing, public relations, and media engagement, primarily within the consumer products, entertainment and leisure sectors.
At Timezone, one of the world’s leading social entertainment brands, Joanne oversees marketing and communications across all seven countries where the brand is present. She drives the design and execution of integrated PR and brand campaigns that build brand equity, deepen consumer engagement, and foster strong media and stakeholder relationships.
With a strategic yet creative approach, Joanne combines local market know-how with global brand consistency. She enjoys exploring new media and digital channels to help brands stand out and engage their audiences in meaningful ways.
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