Yan Wang, Connections Strategy, Global Marketing & Communications, Apple

Yan is a Group Director in the Communications Strategy Department at Droga5. In this role, she works hand in hand with cross-functional teams to ensure the work that goes out into the world is based in strategic rigor, relevant to the audience, and meets business objectives.

In her time at Droga5, Yan has worked on influential pieces of business like Chase, Under Armour, Facebook, and Equinox. Her contribution to these teams has been recognized in awards and nominations such as the Effies and AdWeek’s Future is Female Award.

Prior to joining Droga5, Yan worked in media planning/buying at ZenithOptimedia and MullenLowe MediaHub.

Yan earned her MBA from NYU Stern School of Business and currently resides in New York City.

In her free time, she can be found biking, reading, or packing a carry-on.

Yan Wang

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