Irwin Wong

Chief Operating Officer at CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP

77 year

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Commercial Services

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Irwin Wong currently works at The Cathay Bank Foundation, as Director from 2011, Junior Achievement of Southern California, as Director, California Council On Economic Education, as Director, and Cathay General Bancorp, as Chief Operating Officer & Senior Vice President from 2015.
Mr. Wong also formerly worked at United Pacific Bank, as President, Chief Executive Officer & Director, Valley Economic Development Center, Inc., as Director, and Cathay Bank (California), as Chief Operating Officer from 2015 to 2019.

Irwin Wong active positions

Companies	Position	Start
CATHAY GENERAL BANCORP	Chief Operating Officer	2015-03-31
The Cathay Bank Foundation	Director/Board Member	2001-12-31
Junior Achievement of Southern California Junior Achievement of Southern California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing youth aged 5 to 25 for economic success through experiential, hands-on educational programs in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The organization serves over 50,000 students annually across the region, offering a comprehensive, grade-specific curriculum from elementary through high school and beyond, aligned with national standards. Programs include sequential sessions for elementary students on personal economics, community roles, and entrepreneurship, as well as flexible, immersive high school programs such as JA Finance Park, JA Job Shadow, and the 3DE school model, which integrates business partnerships, project-based learning, and real-world experiences. Programs are facilitated by trained corporate and community volunteers, and the organization partners with local schools, businesses, and foundations to support program delivery and impact, focusing on measurable outcomes like improved budgeting skills, career awareness, and increased graduation rates.	Director/Board Member	-
California Council On Economic Education	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of Irwin Wong

Companies	Position	End
Cathay Bank (California) Cathay Bank (California) Regional BanksFinance Provides state chartered commercial banking services	Chief Administrative Officer	2021-01-03
United Pacific Bank United Pacific Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Chief Executive Officer	-
Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing services & business training programs	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	7
Cathay General Bancorp Cathay General Bancorp Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company whose subsidiary provides state-chartered commercial banking services	Finance
Cathay Bank (California) Cathay Bank (California) Regional BanksFinance Provides state chartered commercial banking services	Finance
The Cathay Bank Foundation
United Pacific Bank United Pacific Bank Regional BanksFinance Operates as a state chartered commercial bank	Finance
Junior Achievement of Southern California Junior Achievement of Southern California Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Southern California is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing youth aged 5 to 25 for economic success through experiential, hands-on educational programs in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. The company is based in Los Angeles, CA. The organization serves over 50,000 students annually across the region, offering a comprehensive, grade-specific curriculum from elementary through high school and beyond, aligned with national standards. Programs include sequential sessions for elementary students on personal economics, community roles, and entrepreneurship, as well as flexible, immersive high school programs such as JA Finance Park, JA Job Shadow, and the 3DE school model, which integrates business partnerships, project-based learning, and real-world experiences. Programs are facilitated by trained corporate and community volunteers, and the organization partners with local schools, businesses, and foundations to support program delivery and impact, focusing on measurable outcomes like improved budgeting skills, career awareness, and increased graduation rates.	Commercial Services
Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. Valley Economic Development Center, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides financing services & business training programs	Finance
California Council On Economic Education

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