Mr. Ng was the Chair of the 2023 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Business Advisory Council (ABAC), the private sector arm of APEC advising heads of state and government on economic growth. In addition, Mr. Ng serves on the governing boards of Mattel, Inc. (NYSE: MAT) and University of Southern California (USC). He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. His previous board service includes the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco, Los Angeles Branch; PacifiCare Health Systems (formerly NYSE: PHS); Academy Museum of Motion Pictures; and the United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
American Banker recognized Mr. Ng as Banker of the Year, for successfully executing his vision while maintaining credit discipline and building East West into one of the nation’s most profitable regional banks. Among other recognitions for his business achievements and philanthropic impact, Mr. Ng was named Business Person of the Year by Los Angeles Business Journal; one of Forbes’ 25 most notable Chinese Americans, and one of Los Angeles Times’ most influential Angelenos. The University of Houston honored Mr. Ng and his wife for their lifelong championship of student academic support with the dedication of the Dominic and Ellen Ng Academic Center for Excellence. Mr. Ng received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award—United Way Worldwide’s highest distinction—for his leadership as a long-time board member and the first Asian American campaign chair for United Way of Greater Los Angeles, raising a record $66 million. His effective fundraising approach now serves as best practice for other United Way chapters.
The Weatherhead East Asian Institute at Columbia University honored Dominic in 2024 for his championship of the Asian American Pacific Islander community and also named a scholarship in his honor to support the next generation of scholars and leaders. The University of Houston honored Dominic and his wife for their lifelong championship of student academic support with the dedication of the Dominic and Ellen Ng Academic Center for Excellence. Dominic also received the Alexis de Tocqueville Award—United Way Worldwide’s highest distinction—for his leadership as a long-time board member and the first Asian American campaign chair for United Way of Greater Los Angeles, raising a record $66 million. His effective fundraising approach now serves as a best practice for other United Way chapters.
A trusted commentator on banking and finance. Mr. Ng has addressed business, government, academic, and civic audiences. Mr. Ng is a pioneer in bridging the gap between American and Asian cultures and the arts. His persistent efforts to expand East-West cultural understanding inspired collaboration between East West Bank and cultural institutions such as the Los Angeles County Museum of Art; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; The Huntington Library; the Bowers Museum; and The Broad.
Prior to East West Bank, Mr. Ng held senior leadership positions at Deloitte & Touche in Houston and Los Angeles. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and honorary degrees from Occidental College and University of Houston.
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