He was elected by co-members of the WEF International Council at their first meeting after the WEF 11th General Assembly here in May. (It was at the assembly that Rev. Wong was elected a member of the WEF International Council.) The meeting was held at WEF head office in Chicago, USA.

As Vice-Chairman, Rev. Wong heads the Search Committee for a new International Director. He is also responsible, together with WEF Honorary Secretary cum Treasurer John Langlois, for reviewing the constitution of WEF. Closer to home, he is responsible for WEF’s property in Singapore.

David Detert remains as WEF Chairman.