Mind Gym appoints new leader for its US business

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Mind Gym PLC

02 October 2019

 

2 October 2019

Mind Gym appoints new leader for its US business

Mind Gym is pleased to announce the appointment of Wei-Li Chong as President of its US business, based in New York.

Wei-Li Chong joins from KinderCare, the US's largest provider of childcare services, where he was appointed President with responsibility for c. 30,000 employees having previously been EVP for HR.  As a member of the Executive Team, Wei-Li led the turnaround of the business to deliver record results. Prior to joining KinderCare, Wei-Li was SVP, Human Resources at Ann Inc, the women's retailer known primarily for its brand Ann Taylor. At both companies, Wei-Li brought in Mind Gym as a strategic partner to deliver cultural change that drove a turnaround in business performance. Wei-Li will start on 6^th January 2020.

Octavius Black, Chief Executive, commented, "I am excited to welcome Wei-Li to Mind Gym. Since establishing our New York office in 2008, the US has become our largest market and we are proud that 55% of Fortune 100 companies are already clients. We have ambitious plans to expand our US presence and I am confident that Wei-Li, with his experience of working with Mind Gym to drive business success in major US corporations, has the right expertise, energy and vision to lead the US business on the next growth phase."

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About Mind Gym

Mind Gym is a company that delivers business improvement solutions using scalable, proprietary products which are based on behavioural science.  The Group operates in three global markets: business transformation, human capital management and learning & development.

Mind Gym is listed on the London Stock Exchange Alternative Investment Market (ticker: MIND) and headquartered in London. The business has offices in London, New York, Houston and Singapore.

Further information is available at www.themindgym.com

 

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