Alexander Cheng

Alexander Cheng is a dedicated advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly within Australian workplaces. As the co-founder of 'Careers in Colour,' a non-profit established in 2021, he champions racial and cultural diversity by empowering people of color in their careers and building supportive communities. His efforts include organizing events focused on experiences of women of color in consulting and addressing cultural diversity issues. weforum+4

With a strong background in strategy consulting, Alexander has applied his expertise to both corporate and social sectors. He began his career at L.E.K. Consulting, advising clients across diverse industries including education, healthcare, media, and energy on strategy, transactions, and organizational performance. He currently serves as a consultant at Social Ventures Australia, focusing on non-profit strategy, organizational effectiveness, and outcomes measurement. His project experience includes contributing to SBS Australia's inaugural First Nations Strategy. weforum

Alexander is a prominent figure in the LGBTQIA+ community, recognized as a 30 Under 30 Outstanding LGBTQIA+ Leader by BCG and Out for Australia. He previously led Australia’s largest professional LGBTQ+ mentoring program and co-founded Pride employee networks at L.E.K. Consulting. As the queer son of Cambodian refugees, he leverages his lived experience to foster equitable and inclusive environments, including helping establish South West Sydney’s first queer safe space in early 2023. weforum+2

Alexander is an award-winning leader, recognized as a 40 Under 40 Most Influential Asian-Australian and a winner in the Legal and Professional Services category at the Asian-Australian Leadership Awards (2024). His leadership extends to various initiatives, including his involvement with the Western Sydney Leadership Dialogue's activism. weforum+2

While pursuing his B.Bus in Accounting & Finance with Distinction from the University of Technology Sydney, Alexander demonstrated his entrepreneurial spirit and commitment to social impact through his participation in the Hult Prize. His team developed 'CareerSprouts' to address youth unemployment and later pivoted to 'refugee-led tours' to support refugees in Sydney, winning the UTS campus finals and reaching the London regional competition. edu+1