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Wang Junyong

Founder & Managing Director

Mangrove Learning Pte Ltd
Managing Director
TG International School (Cambodia)
NYAA Gold Award Holder (2007 Cohort)

Wang Junyong is a vocationally trained entrepreneur (2015–2023), contributing as Assistant Honorary
whose journey embodies resilience, innovation, Treasurer and Internal Auditor. He currently serves on
and service. Rising from humble beginnings as a the Steering Committee of The Philip Yeo Initiative,
student once labelled a “slow learner,” he has forged mentoring and supporting young changemakers.
an inspiring path that bridges education, social
enterprise, and community leadership, living out the At the regional level, Junyong has proudly
GAHA ethos of Service Beyond Gold. represented Singapore in multiple ASEAN and
international youth forums. These include serving as
In 2007, Junyong founded Mangrove Learning Head of the Youth Delegation at the 1st ASEAN Youth
Pte Ltd, a pioneering social enterprise that brings Dialogue (2022), representing youth leaders at the
Japanese Taiko drumming to vulnerable communities ASEAN Leaders’ Interface with ASEAN Youth (2022),
in Singapore. His initiative not only provided and participating in the ASEAN Youth Fellowship
therapeutic learning and cultural appreciation but (2019). His contributions have strengthened
also gave opportunities for marginalised groups to Singapore’s presence in youth diplomacy and
develop confidence and community bonds. regional cooperation.

Expanding his horizons, Junyong ventured into His leadership has been recognised with numerous
Cambodia in 2018, where he became Managing accolades, including the Lee Kuan Yew Gold Medal
Director of TG International School. He led the (2009), the Lee Kuan Yew Model Student Award
school’s successful acquisition and rebranding, (2009), the Queen’s Young Leader Award (Highly
overseeing operations, finance, and curriculum Commended, 2018), and the National Youth
development. Under his leadership, TG International Achievement Award (Gold, 2007).
School launched a new 700-capacity K–12 campus in
Phnom Penh, positioning it as a leading international Through his unwavering resilience, entrepreneurial
school in the region. drive, and service to community and region, Wang
Junyong continues to inspire the next generation to
His entrepreneurial spirit also extended to other pursue excellence and contribute meaningfully to
start-ups in Cambodia, where he gained valuable society.
business experience before successfully exiting to
focus on education.
Beyond business, Junyong has been deeply
committed to community service and youth
leadership. Locally, he served in the Joo Chiat
Grassroots Organisation (2007–2012) and on the
ITE Alumni Association Management Committee

118 30 Years of Service and Leadership