Thursday, March 27, 2025
Omar Shaikh
The Wharton Club of Southern California Orange County invites all members and non-members to join us for an Orange County Happy Hour at The Lobby Lounge at The Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach. Come unwind after work and relax and reconnect with old and meet new friends. Enjoy a drink or two while soaking in the iconic Laguna Beach views from this iconic hotel and resort.
Montage Laguna Beach embodies an understated elegance that is perfect for an oceanside resort. Accommodations – which include rooms, suites and villas – sport simplistic, coastal decor, along with amenities like balconies, marble bathrooms and serene water views. The unique Mosaic Pool is at the heart of the property and features a whirlpool, a children's pool and play area, and poolside cabanas. Meanwhile, the on-site spa provides rejuvenating treatments like the Laguna Beach facial and the sunrise sunset massage. The concierge can arrange for adventure-seeking travelers to get their adrenaline fix with surfing, snorkeling or sailing excursions. As for dining, The Loft dishes out American cuisine all day, and poolside dining is available at the Mosaic Bar and Grille. There's also a lobby lounge where guests can sip cocktails while enjoying live entertainment and dazzling ocean views.
What: Wharton OC Happy Hour
Where: The Lobby Lounge at The Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach
30801 Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
Parking: Valet Parketing at the Montage is $30
When: Thursday, March 27, 2025, 6pm - 8:00pm PT
Why: Socialize and network with your Orange County colleagues and friends!
Who: Members, free; Non-Members $15
No Host Bar. Attendees pay for their food and drinks. RSVP required; NO WALK INS allowed.
About the Hosts
Omar Shaikh WG’22
Omar is a seasoned technology professional with over 14 years of experience in engineering, consulting, and enterprise sales. He is currently a Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS) supporting Healthcare and Life Science clients. Before entering the wild world of HCLS technology, Omar served as a US Army Officer in Alaska, the Middle East, and other fun locations. Omar holds an MBA from Wharton and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy (West Point). When he is not working, you can find him playing with his dogs or enjoying an OC beach.
Esther Wang W’10
Esther is an experienced technology professional with more than 14 years of experience in finance, product management, business operations and strategy. Her time in the Tech industry has encompassed several areas, including AdTech, FinTech and HealthTech, with a particular focus on the Mental Healthcare space over the last 6 years. In her spare time, Esther enjoys baking, traveling with her family, and finding new names to add to her investment portfolio.
