Cheronne Wong is a strategic and principled CFO/COO with over 20 years ofexecutive leadership across the performing arts, creative industries, and mission-driven nonprofits. Known for driving strategic transformation, fiscal resilience, and mission alignment, she brings a rare combination of business acumen, creative insight, and community focus. Born in Malaysia and educated in England and the US, Cheronne brings a global perspective and deep cultural fluency to her leadership. Her work is deeply-rooted in ethics, transparency, and a strong commitment to diversity, equity,and inclusion.
"Her financial acumen is matched by her strategic mindset and ability to translate vision into actionable results. She is also an exceptional people leader, fostering trust and motivation across teams. Every organization is better for having her on board—both in performance and culture.” – Krishna Thiagarajan, Former President and CEO of Seattle Symphony & Benaroya Hall
"She has a reputation for going the extra mile to support the employees on her team, and she is always willing to ask the right questions to ensure the organization has considered various potential options that will maximize overall organizational success. I have witnessed the integrity and moral compass that she operates with, and I would certainly recommend Ms. Wong, as a professional that I would hire over and over again." - Dr. Paul Johnson, Former Chief Diversity Officer and VP of People and Culture of Seattle Symphony & Benaroya Hall
"As a leader on our GLG executive team, Cheronne constantly impressed with her clear and critical thinking and her thoughtful approach. Over more than 13 years, she helped us grow our organization with strong financial reporting and identifying key performance indicators and benchmarks to consistently measure the health of the company" - Rebecca Lyman, Former Principal and Co-Founder of The Garrigan Lyman Group
"What sets Cheronne apart is her ability to blend sharp analytical thinking with authentic, engaging people skills. She’s not just a numbers expert—she’s a leader who builds trust, collaborates with empathy, and communicates with clarity. Her strategic direction has been instrumental in guiding our organization through growth, change, and complexity." - Lori McGovern, Former People Development Director of The Garrigan Lyman Group
“Cheronne impressed with her leadership, problem solving and ability to manage complex ERP systems. I would feel fortunate to work with her again.” – Tatyana Panchenko, Former Controller of The Garrigan Lyman Group
