Kay Wong-Alafriz

Kay Wong-Alafriz has extensive work experience in finance and leadership roles. Kay is currently serving as the Chief Financial Officer at Kabam, where they collaborate with the CEO and Netmarble to develop business plans and expand the company's portfolio. Kay also utilizes technology and data-driven decision making to enhance user acquisition and financial forecasting.

In addition to their role at Kabam, Wong-Alafriz holds various positions on the boards of different organizations. Kay is a Board Director and Audit Committee Chairperson at The Planting Hope Company Inc. and a Member of the Board of Directors at Vitaxel Group Limited.

Previously, Wong-Alafriz served as a Member of the Office of Infrastructure Canada Audit Committee in the Federal Government of Canada's Infrastructure Canada department. Kay contributed to the administration of infrastructure projects and ensured accountability of public funds.

Other notable positions include their role as Senior Vice President of Finance and Operations at Mobetize, where they improved budgeting and reporting processes, and their tenure as CFO of Vietnam, MGM Grand, Grand Ho Tram Resort & Casino and SVP of Finance and Enterprise Risk Management at Asian Coast Development Ltd.

Wong-Alafriz also has experience serving on the Board of Directors and Audit Committee at companies such as Blackrock Resources Ltd./Greenpower Motor Company Inc., CVM Minerals Ltd./Ding Kay Mining Holdings Ltd., and Nagacorp Ltd.

Before their extensive professional career, Wong-Alafriz founded and served as the President of Virtuoso Works Consulting Inc., a successful consultancy that provided finance and accounting process transformation services to small and medium-sized businesses. Kay also served as the Senior Finance Director of the Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, where they improved accountability and transparency in public reporting.

Overall, Wong-Alafriz brings a wealth of experience in finance, leadership, and business strategy to their various roles.

Kay Wong-Alafriz has a diverse education history. In 1988, they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Queen's University. In 1994, they completed their Chartered Accountancy degree at The University of British Columbia, with a specialization in Business/Commerce. Additionally, in 1992, they received a Diploma of Technology in Advanced Accounting and Specialized Taxation from the British Columbia Institute of Technology.

Continuing their education, in 2006, Kay Wong-Alafriz earned a Corporate Director Designation from UBC Sauder School of Business. Kay also obtained several certifications, including ICD.D from the Institute of Corporate Directors in 2006, CFE from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners in 1996, and CPA, CA from the Chartered Professional Accountants of British Columbia in 1995.

Throughout their career, Kay Wong-Alafriz has pursued further education through various programs and courses. Some of these include completing the Certificate in Board Oversight of Climate Change and the Institute of Corporate Directors Canada program offered by the Institute of Corporate Directors Canada. Kay also participated in the Political Intelligence for Boardroom program from the Institute of Corporate Directors Canada and the Current Issues in Internal Controls over Financial Reporting program from KPMG Executive Education, both in 2020. In 2019, they studied The Digital Director: Cybersecurity and Social Media at the Institute of Corporate Directors Canada. Lastly, in 2018, they attended the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) Executive Program, focusing on The CFO as Navigator.

Overall, Kay Wong-Alafriz has a strong educational background with a focus on business, accounting, and corporate governance.