Mary Ann Kong

Led Amazon’s global strategy to ensure compliance of the e-commerce sector with relevant legislation on extended producer responsibility, third party sellers, packaging, electronics, textiles, pharmaceuticals, plastics. • Drove harmonisation with EU and national legislation, meeting regulatory requirements and safeguarding business interests. • Reduced operational costs through development and application of streamlined reporting systems and scalable automation solutions. • Directed cross-functional teams (sustainability, legal, tech, operations, public affairs) to execute strategic initiatives. • Built strategic partnerships to increase stakeholder support, enhance local implementation, and broader visibility. • Established mechanisms to monitor and communicate evolving regulatory and market trends.

Advised public and private sector (European & international institutions, national authorities, industry) on circular economy and green innovation. • Led flagship studies targeting key areas across the supply chain (sourcing, manufacturing, marketing, consumption, end of life), integrating close-looped, life cycle thinking. • Secured and led EU-funded projects, growing annual portfolio through successful proposal development and partnerships. • Coordinated multi-stakeholder engagement across civil society, business, and government.

Delivered research to the European Commission to inform evidence-based policies on sustainable production and consumption. • Conducted life cycle analyses and environmental impact assessments. • Translated complex data into actionable insights. • Produced technical reports, presentations, and briefings.

Engagement with local community organisations to raise awareness on sustainable practices (sustainable behaviour including improved consumption and end-of-life disposal practices).

Research and analysis of transportation and energy trends in relation to meeting Millennium Development Goals. • Prepared presentations for international environmental conferences on climate change strategies, policy, and corporate social responsibility. • Contributed to joint research project with the Global Reporting Initiative on reporting and market trends.

Skills: Academic Research · Data Analysis · Research · Corporate Social Responsibility · International Relations · Data Collection