Patric Wong

Patric is an impact-focused ESG EMBA Strategic Advisor, Finance Director, and Fellow of ICAEW (Chartered Accountant), who boasts more than two decades of experience across a range of sectors. His career began over 20 years ago, serving as an Equity Research Analyst for Goldman Sachs following his graduation from Oxford University.He formerly served as a Head of Function at City & Guilds, where he helped lead a £160m revenue education group through complex transformation initiatives across the UK, South Africa, Southern Asia and the Far East. Patric is currently a mentor / assessor with NatWest, Barclays and Innovate UK, where he supports high-growth startups and purpose-driven ventures on investment readiness, business model innovation, and sustainable growth strategies.With a background in finance and experience as a venture builder, Patric brings a deep understanding of scaling innovation in resource-constrained environments. He is passionate about empowering underserved communities through skills development, inclusive finance, and tech-enabled education.