Leadership at Ascentium
The Minds Powering Our Mission
At Ascentium, our leadership team is the driving force behind transformative growth through partnership, innovation, and shared commitment. We are deeply committed to empowering businesses and individuals for extraordinary growth. Together, we strive to scale greater heights and unlock limitless potential.
Executive Leadership Team
Lennard Yong
Founding Management & Group CEOLennard Yong
Founding Management & Group CEOAs Group CEO, Lennard Yong brings 25+ years of financial services expertise to shape the company's strategic direction. He previously spearheaded Tricor's global expansion, doubling revenues and earnings, and growing the workforce to 2,800 across 21 jurisdictions. Lennard's diverse background encompasses Insurance, Asset Management, and Banking, with CFO and CEO roles. He holds professional CPA/CA accreditations, and has enhanced his business acumen through Harvard and IMD corporate programs, while earning Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Australia.
Wendy Wang
Founding Management & Group PresidentWendy Wang
Founding Management & Group PresidentAs Group President, Wendy leverages 25+ years of industry expertise to shape strategic growth. Formerly Group CFO and COO at Tricor, she excels in financial and operational management. Wendy's leadership at Genpact Asia and financial role at Genpact Asia highlight her proficiency in M&A, finance, and leadership. A CPA in China, Wendy holds an EMBA from CEIBS and a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, underscoring her commitment to operational excellence and innovation.
Andrew Poon
Group Chief People OfficerAndrew Poon
Group Chief People OfficerAs our Group Chief People Officer, Andrew leverages his experience in management consulting and human capital management to lead our people and talent function. Formerly a Partner at Egon Zehnder, he led the Asia Pacific Financial Services Group and advised global clients on leadership succession and strategic talent management. Andrew's academic credentials include a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Queen's University, Canada, and a Post-Graduate Program Diploma from the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad.
Chloe Chan
Chief Strategy and Corporate Development OfficerChloe Chan
Chief Strategy and Corporate Development OfficerAs Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer, Chloe brings a 17-year track record in strategy consulting, M&A and investment banking. Specialising in creating substantial value, especially for private equity-backed business, Chloe has driven growth through organic and strategic acquisition initiatives. Previously, Chloe was the Group Head of M&A at Tricor, executing nearly 20 transactions across APAC in 4.5 years. Before that, she was a partner at Deloitte. Chloe holds CPA and CFA accreditations.
Wangsha Tse
Group Chief Technology OfficerWangsha Tse
Group Chief Technology OfficerAs Group Chief Technology Officer, Wangsha brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry to his role. He previously led a global team of 180+ across 8 countries, overseeing major integration and transformation initiatives. Wangsha's career has spanned local to regional to global leadership, with 12+ years as a CIO. He has worked in Japan, Korea, and now Singapore, developing deep expertise in multicultural environments.
Scarlett Wang
General CounselScarlett Wang
General CounselAs General Counsel, Scarlett leverages her extensive experience as Group Head of Legal for Corporate Transactions/M&A at the GoTo Group. Her legal career includes roles at Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy LLP and AIG. With over a decade in Singapore, Scarlett began her journey at Ashurst in Melbourne, specializing in corporate and finance law. She is qualified to practice in New York, USA, and New South Wales, Australia, and holds a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Arts from The University of Melbourne.
Practice Leaders
Ferry Lugito
Regional Managing Director, PayrollFerry Lugito
Regional Managing Director, PayrollAs Regional Managing Director of Payroll, Ferry Lugito brings over 24 years of expertise in HRIS & payroll services to guide the company's strategic direction. Prior to joining Ascentium, Ferry served as the Regioinal Managing Director of Tricor Orisoft, where he led the company’s expansion across ASEAN. Before his tenure at Tricor Orisoft, Ferry spent over 17 years with ADP, holding diverse roles both in the US and Asia. Ferry holds an MBA from Aalto University in Finland and a Bachelor degree from the University of Arizona in the United States.
Yie Ying (Wynne) Tan
Managing Director, Private Client and Family Office ServicesYie Ying (Wynne) Tan
Managing Director, Private Client and Family Office ServicesWith 20+ years of experience in the financial industry, Yie Ying (Wynne) brings expertise in audit, management, financial control, trust administration, and business development. She is passionate about combining financial expertise with a dedication to preserving family legacies. Having worked in major financial hubs across Asia and Europe, Wynne adeptly manages over 100 tailored structures planning from succession, tax strategy to IPO. She customises solutions to meet each family’s needs, respecting their distinct dynamics and vision, with the goal of cultivating a cohesive and sustainable future for the family, business, and wealth.
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