Ponhneath Nguon

Global Shaper, Phnom Penh Hub

Profile
My name is Neath and I'm an currently working in Strategy at a regional bank based in Phnom Penh. My work covers internal operational & business strategy development, partnership acquisitions and sustainability strategic projects.

An engineer by training, I am building a career defined by a creative, entrepreneurial and analytical approach, focusing on collaboration with cross functional teams to get the job done.

Prior to finance, I have worked on a variety of projects, spanning across agile product development in the healthcare & accessibility sectors, project & events management in clean energy space, research & development for an international airspace company.

I have a global mindset with placements in Montréal, Jakarta, Phnom Penh and Paris.


Education
Bachelors of Chemical Engineering, McGill University Montreal Canada (2020)

Memberships
• Curator, Global Shapers Phnom Penh Hub


Distinctions & Awards
• Ian Mclahlin Prize for Entrepreneurship in Engineering (2019)
• McGill Research Full Masters Scholarship (2021)


Interests
• Lead Virtual Robotics Program for High School Students (Cambodian team made Top 10 in International Olympiad)
• Lead Technical Communications team for a ventilation development effort in a Phnom Penh-based social enterprise

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