Forge Founders Session: Leadership Through Crisis

​💡 Join us for an intimate founders lunch with Kum Hong, the ex-COO of Airbnb China. In this fireside chat, we'll talk about his leadership through crisis, how he led and transformed Airbnb China through the COVID pandemic and beyond, and his insights on how leaders can navigate through uncertainty to maintain a steady course towards resilience and success.

​🌮 Food and drinks will be provided - just come with your curious self and expect an insightful session as we chat with Kum Hong and ask him questions in a casual and open format.

​Kum Hong is a business leader, GM and angel investor. He spent 10 years at Airbnb, starting as the APAC General Counsel before transitioning to run business and operations as the APAC Regional Director in 2017. Three years later, he was appointed as COO for Airbnb China.

​Prior to Airbnb, he was a lawyer for 16 years, first in Singaporean law firms like Rajah & Tann and later in house at Yahoo!. Kum Hong was also a Nominated Member of Parliament from 2007 to 2009, advocating for social justice causes. With over two decades of experience in law, public policy, and leadership in various organizations, Siew has honed his skills in leading through challenging times and staying focused on strategic goals.