Jeffery Kong is a seasoned fashion leader and Head of Design with extensive international experience spanning luxury, contemporary, and mass-market sectors. His career has encompassed design, merchandising, production, marketing, and brand strategy, with a focus on conceptualizing and delivering innovative products and building globally recognized brands. He has held executive roles at Kohl’s Department Stores, Elie Tahari Ltd., Escada GmbH, Emanuel/Emanuel Ungaro, and Gilmar SpA, where his contributions drove sales growth, strategic repositioning, and global market expansion. A graduate of the Royal College of Art in London with a Master of Design (Fashion), Jeffery is also deeply engaged in education and mentorship. He serves as a lecturer at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Fashion, an advisory member of HASOU Fashion Academy, a mentor with Toronto Fashion Incubator, and a board member of the Fashion History Museum. His work champions sustainability, inclusivity, craftsmanship, innovation, and the decolonization of the arts.