
Yamay Wang
Admissions Committee at Columbia Business School
Admissions Committee at Kearney
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About Yamay
Strategy | Brand | Global Careers | Storytelling Hi! I’m a Columbia Business School MBA and management consultant by training, with experience spanning consulting, brand management, and entrepreneurship across New York, Chicago, Paris, Singapore, and the UAE. I grew up in Singapore and lived across continents, shaping how I think about ambition and building careers across cultures. I began my career at Kearney, working on growth strategy projects across Southeast Asia and the Middle East before moving to New York for my MBA. In the U.S., I’ve worked at the intersection of strategy and brand, including brand management at Kellanova (formerly Kellogg’s), and am now back in consulting. At Columbia Business School, I was deeply involved in supporting peers through recruiting and admissions. I served as a Career Management Fellow, conducting 100+ mock interviews for consulting candidates, and later as an Admissions Alumni Ambassador for two application cycles, interviewing applicants through competitive MBA processes. Outside of work, I’m a certified yoga instructor. This practice keeps me grounded and shapes how I support clients, both practically and psychologically.
Why do I coach?
I coach because I understand how high-stakes and deeply personal MBA and career transitions can be. Success in these processes often comes down to more than just a strong resume; it’s about the clarity and strategic positioning of your narrative. I’ve seen a consistent pattern in MBA and consulting for internationals: many highly capable candidates fall short simply because they haven't found the right way to communicate their impact. I view myself as a translator and strategist, helping you bridge the gap between your technical achievements and the compelling story that drives outcomes. My coaching style blends the structured, high-stakes thinking of a consultant with the honest, actionable feedback of a dedicated mentor. Whether you are a career-switcher or a globally minded professional aiming for top-tier MBAs, I am committed to helping you walk into the room with a sharp, polished, and authentic presence.
Work Experience

Brand Manager
Kellanova
May 2024 - August 2024

Associate
Kearney
December 2018 - August 2023
Admissions Committee
Industries: Private Equity, Consumer Goods, F&B, TMT, Public Services Geography (Clients from 10+ countries): Southeast Asia, ANZ, Middle East, Africa, Greater China, North America Topics: Due Diligence (Commercial and Vendor), Go-to-market Strategy, Growth Strategy, Digital Strategy, Procurement, Supply Chain
Yamay was also given offers to work at

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Accenture
Education

Columbia Business School
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2023 - 2025
Admissions Committee Experience
Leadership: Cluster DEI Rep, Retail and Luxury Goods Club (AVP of Careers), Greater China Society (AVP of Events) Clubs: Tech Club, West Coast Society, Southeast Asia Business Association, Equestrian Consulting project: Competitive benchmarking with American Ballet Theatre

National University of Singapore
Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (BSocSci Hons), Economics
2014 - 2019
Activities and societies: NUS Students Union, Investment Society, AIESEC Singapore