Dr. Wallace S. Cheng is a globally recognized authority in international economics, tech diplomacy, and global governance, and serves as Professor at the Geneva School of Diplomacy. He has held influential leadership and advisory roles across the multilateral system, including with the UN World Food Programme, UNCTAD, the Swiss Globethics Foundation, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability, the International Centre for Trade and Sustainable Development, and the Shanghai Development Research Center.
Since 2015, he has contributed to the World Economic Forum as an Agenda Author, shaping global dialogue on trade, technology, and inclusive growth. Dr. Cheng also serves as an Expert Member of the UN’s United for Smart and Sustainable Cities (U4SSC) initiative and as an Industrial Advisory Board Member for the Renwick Program for Ethical, Safe & Beneficial AI at the University of Florida.
A Yale World Fellow, he is recognized for his interdisciplinary leadership and commitment to cross‑cultural collaboration. Educated at Fudan University and the University of Oxford, Dr. Cheng brings analytical rigor, innovative thinking, and a values‑driven approach to advancing human‑centered global governance.
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