Peter Wong

Peter Wong is a distinguished mentor whose academic journey spans both science and economics. Educated at St. Paul’s College in Hong Kong, he went on to study Biochemical Engineering at the University of British Columbia, where he received the Outstanding Student Award. He later earned a Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Hong Kong, embodying the rare ability to bridge technical, scientific, and economic disciplines with ease.

His professional experience reflects this versatility. Peter worked extensively in biotechnology, from research at UBC’s labs to contributing to startup ventures in Hong Kong, moving seamlessly from laboratory innovation to market application. He later became the Executive Director and Board Member of the Lion Rock Institute, which was ranked the second most influential think tank in Hong Kong during his tenure. He also serves as Chief Economist at efusion capital and founded the Austrian Economics Academy of Hong Kong, affirming his status as a thought leader with global perspective.

Beyond academia and finance, Peter is a well-recognized writer, commentator, and public intellectual. His insights have appeared in major outlets including Hong Kong Economic Journal, Ming Pao, South China Morning Post, BBC, and The Wall Street Journal. He is also a sought-after speaker, known for his ability to make complex issues accessible and for shaping conversations in both the public and policy spheres.

With his extensive network—spanning Hong Kong’s Chief Executive and Financial Secretary to Nobel laureates and strategic investors—Peter brings unparalleled resources to his mentees. As a mentor, he offers not only academic tutoring and admissions planning, but also career strategy and life coaching. His global experiences, from Hong Kong to Japan, the UK, and Canada, allow him to guide students in building critical thinking, confidence, and a truly international mindset.