Sunstar Americas, Inc.
Ken Hong has a diverse work experience spanning over several industries. Ken is currently serving as the President & CEO at Sunstar Americas, Inc., where they are responsible for the development and management of the company's short and long-term objectives. Prior to this, they held the position of Chief Financial Officer/Vice President, Finance and Administration at the same company, where they oversaw various departments such as Accounting, Finance, Strategic Planning, and Legal.
Before joining Sunstar Americas, Inc., Ken Hong worked at Reynolds Consumer Products, where they held the role of Chief Financial Officer for the Hefty division. Ken also served as the Senior Director and Director of Financial Planning & Analysis at the company.
Ken Hong's work experience also includes a significant tenure at Kraft Foods Group. Ken held various positions during their time there, including Director of Finance, Senior Manager of Corporate Planning & Asset Management, Associate Director/Senior Manager of Sales Systems Strategy, Category Financial Manager, and Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Prior to their roles at Kraft Foods Group, Ken Hong worked at KPMG, where they gained experience in delivering professional services to public and privately held clients in a wide range of industries.
Overall, Ken Hong has a strong background in financial management, strategic planning, and executive leadership, with expertise in various areas such as accounting, finance, and operations.
Ken Hong obtained a Bachelor of Science in Commerce with a major in Accounting from DePaul University from 1987 to 1991. Later, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) with a focus on Finance, Marketing, Management & Strategy from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, from 2000 to 2003. In addition, Ken Hong has also been certified as a Certified Public Accountant by the State of Illinois, although the specific month and year of obtaining the certification are not provided.
Sunstar Americas, Inc.
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