Robert Wong

biography

Robert Wong, the founding Partner / CEO of Robert Wong Executive Consulting, the Brazilian office of Cornerstone International Group, is a tricultural individual: born in China, educated in American Schools, and raised in Brazil. He leads a team of 12 professionals based in São Paulo and is directly involved in Senior Level Executive Search and Board assignments.

Robert is the author of the best-seller "Success is to be in Equilibrium" which is in its 14th printing, and of the book "Super Tips for Landing a Great Job." He is one of the most influential speakers in the corporate world, having led presentations at the World Economic Forum, The Economist Conferences, and other prominent events.

Previously, he served as President of Korn/Ferry International, the Global Leader in recruiting and executive search, for Brazil and Latin America. Robert was named by The Economist magazine as one of the "200 Most Prominent Headhunters of the World" for his genuine interest in people and his skills in discovering their true talent, sometimes even unknown to the candidate himself. He is an effective member of several NGOs and educational institutions, among them: FIA-USP, SIFE, Sidarta School, and the Institute CEO of the Future.

He  graduated from the American Chapel School in Sao Paulo, got his Engineering Degree from the Polytechnic University of São Paulo, and received a scholarship as a Confederation of British Industry Scholar to undertake his Post-graduate studies in the UK. Participated in the extension program for Executive Education at Harvard Business School. He is fluent in English, Portuguese, and conversant Chinese.