Allen Wang
Professor, Namibia University of Science and Technology
Introduction
Allen Wang has over 20 years of experience in strategic planning, team building, business development, and marketing within the IP licensing industry in the Greater China region. He previously served as Executive Director of Consumer Products for Greater China at The Walt Disney Company, overseeing the development of multi-category licensing operations in the region. In 2015, Mr. Wang joined Universal Studios as Vice President of Consumer Products for Greater China, where he built the licensing team and business from scratch, achieving years of rapid growth. In 2020, he joined Riot Games, establishing the licensing and e-commerce operations for League of Legends derivative products in China. He later became Head of Entertainment for Riot Games in China, managing the development of films, music, IP licensing, and offline events in the Chinese market. Mr. Wang has been invited to share his expertise by organizations such as Licensing International, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), and the China Toy Association, earning wide recognition and praise within the industry. He holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Soochow University and a MBA from Fordham University. Currently, he serves as Chairman of the Soochow Management Academic.
