Jen Wong Explained

Jen Wong is an American business executive and current Chief Operating Officer of Reddit, overseeing its business strategy.^[1] Wong was previously president of digital and chief operating officer at Time Inc. and worked at McKinsey.^[2]

Under Wong's tenure, Reddit's ad revenue was expected to double in 2021 to $350 million.^{[3] [4] [5]} Wong has spoken publicly about Reddit's platform safety.^[6]

Wong was No. 4 on Fast Companys 2021 Queer 50 list and No. 1 on their 2022 list.^{[7] [8]}

Notes and References

1. Web site: Roettgers . Janko . 2018-04-19 . Time Inc.'s Former President of Digital Jen Wong Joins Reddit as COO . 2022-08-17 . Variety . en-US.
2. News: Trachtenberg . Jeffrey A. . 2018-04-19 . Reddit Taps Time Inc. Veteran Jen Wong As Its COO . en-US . Wall Street Journal . 2022-08-17 . 0099-9660.
3. Web site: Reddit's Ad Revenue Expected to Double to at Least $350 Million This Year . 2022-08-17 . The Information.
4. Web site: Peterson . Becky . Reddit just snagged a former AOL and Time Inc executive to revamp its digital advertising business . 2022-08-17 . Business Insider . en-US.
5. Web site: Alumna recognized in list of influential LGBTQ leaders McKinsey & Company . 2022-08-17 . www.mckinsey.com . en.
6. Web site: 2019-04-08 . 'Safety with UGC is an internet question': Reddit COO Jen Wong . 2022-08-17 . Digiday . en-US.
7. Web site: Mohan . Pavithra . 2021-06-03 . Jen Wong is helping Reddit grow up . 2022-08-17 . Fast Company . en-US.
8. Web site: Mohan . Pavithra . 2022-06-08 . As Reddit gears up for an IPO, Jen Wong is holding the reins . 2022-08-17 . Fast Company . en-US.