Dr. May Wong (Lydia)

With over a decade of experience in Organisational Behaviour, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability, Dr. Wong has contributed significantly to social impact initiatives in Malaysia, focusing on the B40 community. Her strategic leadership has been instrumental in aligning Taylor’s Education Group’s business goals with socially and environmentally sound practices.

Early on in her career, Dr. Wong realised that while individual volunteer efforts are important, they alone are not enough to tackle large-scale societal issues. She understood that real, lasting change requires the significant resources and reach that only corporations can offer. Driven by this belief and her desire to enact that positive change, she shifted her focus to harnessing the power of corporate influence so that she could use her business as a force for good.

Together with her CSR team, Taylor’s Community, Dr. Wong created an award-winning entrepreneurship program “Program Keusahawanan” designed to uplift marginalised communities. Over the years, her team has successfully implemented 251 programs which have acquired 7,306 direct beneficiaries and impacted a total of 21,338 individuals. Dr. Wong has also been pivotal in the institution’s transition to ESG compliance, leading the implementation of sustainability dashboards and reports. Beyond operational management and thought leadership, her leadership has ensured that Taylors’ sustainability efforts go beyond individual actions, creating systemic solutions for long-term impact.

For me, making an impact means creating meaningful change that goes beyond individual actions. It’s about leveraging the power of corporations, partnerships, and resources to address systemic challenges as I’ve done through my work at Taylor’s and through my sustainability consulting. Ultimately, it’s about inspiring others to take action, ensuring that our collective efforts lead to long-lasting, positive outcomes that leave a legacy for future generations.