» EY's innovation leader explains why all leaders should invest in learning and development - and the strategy the firm is using to upskill its 300,000 employees EY's innovation leader explains why all leaders should invest in learning and development - and the strategy the firm is using to upskill its 300,000 employees Weng CheongFeb 10, 2021, 22:54 IST Insider Jeff Wong is the global chief innovation leader at Ernst & Young (EY). Wong shared that reskilling employees has become more important amid the pandemic. EY employees are encouraged to acquire skills in design thinking and robotics, and a pursue an accredited MBA. There's no doubt that the business world is evolving rapidly.