Dr Law Chi-kwong, Secretary for Labour and Welfare, The Government of HKSAR;delivered a speech on "Harnessing Opportunities for Hong Kong`s Competitiveness" to over 500 guests tonight (Thursday, 13 September 2018) at the 33rd Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture and Dinner organized by The Hong Kong Management Association.

The Presentation Ceremony of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2018 was also held during the occasion. Winners of Campaign and Individual Awards were presented with trophies and certificates by Mr James Thompson, Chairman of the Association; Dr Law Chi-kwong, Guest of Honour of the event; Dr Y K Pang, Deputy Chairman of the Association; Mr Jacky Chan, Ms Margaret Cheng, Mr Stephen Leung, Mr David Fong and Mr S K Cheong, Council Members of the Association; as well as Mr Kent Wong, Chairman of Theme Year Working Party

The results of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2018 were as follows:

Individual Awards:

Hong Kong Land Trainer of the Year

• Mr Edward Lo, Head of Learning & Development, Hang Lung Properties

AIA International Ltd Distinguished Trainer Awardees (Listed according to alphabetical order of surname)

• Mr Edward Lo, Head of Learning & Development, Hang Lung Properties
• Ms Angela Wong, Senior Learning Academy Manager, Hang Seng Bank

Outstanding New Trainer Awardees (Listed according to alphabetical order of surname)

• Ms Cheung Pui Ying, Assistant Training Manager, AIA International Ltd;
• Ms Claire He, Training Specialist, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd;
• Mr Lee Hon Ming, Assistant Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Ltd;
• Ms Windsor Lee, Assistant Manager, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd;
• Mr Amen Lo, Senior Training Officer, China Life Insurance (Overseas) Co Ltd
• Mr Duke Ng, Senior Training Officer, China Life Insurance (Overseas) Co Ltd
• Ms Julia Ng, Human Resources Development Officer, MTR Corporation;
• Mr Peter Pun, Human Resources Manager and Sherpa, Hilti (Hong Kong) Ltd;
• Ms Kim Qiu, Senior Training Associate, AIA International Ltd;
• Ms Kim Sin, Senior Training Officer, Maxim`s Group - Japanese Chain Restaurants;
• Mr Benedict Wong, Senior Training Officer, Manulife (International) Ltd;
• Ms Ronnie Wong, Assistant Training Manager, MTR Corporation Ltd;
• Mr Charles Yeung, Learning & Development Manager, Hotel ICON Ltd;
• Mr Larry Yik, Assistant Manager, Talent Development, K11 Concepts Ltd; and
• Mr Jeremy Yu, Senior Officer - Corporate and Talent Development, New World Development Company Ltd

Campaign Awards:

About the Award for Excellence in Training and Development:

The Award has been organized by the Association since 1990. It aims to give public recognition to trainers and their companies for achievements and contributions that training and development can bring to corporate results.

Members of the Panel of Adjudicators include:

Skills Training Category

• Mr Patrick Lee, Executive Vice President, North East Asia & Australasia, Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd
• Dr Victor Lee, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Management Association
• Dr Gabriel Leung, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
• Dr William Leung SBS JP, Chairman, Employees Retraining Board
• Mr Larry Sze, CEO, Gilman Group

Development Category

• Mr S K Cheong, Executive Director and General Manager, Television Broadcasts Ltd
• Mr Wes Jones, Managing Director, Dragages Hong Kong Ltd
• Mr Patrick Lee, Executive Vice President, North East Asia and Australasia, Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd
• Dr Victor Lee, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Management Association
• Ms Anna Yip, Chief Executive Officer, SmarTone
• Mr Lennard Yong, Group CEO, Tricor Group

Members of People Development Management Committee include:

• Mr Stephen Leung (Chairman), Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Ltd;
• Ms Catherine Chau, Head of Human Resources, Hongkong Land Ltd;
• Ms Ivy Cheng, Head of Human Resources, AMOREPACIFIC Hong Kong Co Ltd;
• Ms Kit Fan, Head of Corporate HR, The Hong Kong & China Gas Co Ltd;
• Ms Judy Feng, Head of Organizational Development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club;
• Mr Barry Ip, Director - One Road One Belt Initiative and Greater Bay Area Research Center Jiang Xi University of Finance and Economics;
• Mr Ellis Ku, Head of Learning & Organization Development, Maxim`s Caterers Ltd;
• Ms Maylie Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer, AIA International Ltd;
• Mr Teddy Liu, General Manager - Corporate and Talent Development, New World Development Company Ltd;
• Ms Eliza Ng, Director, Human Resources, Fuji Xerox (Hong Kong) Ltd;
• Mr Anthony Rushton, Regional Head of Learning, Asia Pacific, Human Resources, HSBC;
• Ms Carmen Ting, Head of Talent, People, Performance and Culture, KPMG;
• Mr Chester Tsang, Head of Management Training and Organization Development, MTR Corporation;
• Mr Kenneth Wai, Director of Human Resources, Island Shangri-La Hotel; and
• Ms Bianca Wong, Regional HR Head Asia, Hilti Asia

Members of People Management Committee include:

• Ms Margaret Cheng (Chairman), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation
• Ms Florence Chow, Head of Group Human Resources, HKT Ltd;
• Ms Connie Lam, Human Resources Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd;
• Ms Nita Law, Regional Head, HR, Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered Bank (HK) Ltd;
• Mr C K Lee, Managing Director, C K Lee & Associates;
• Ms Carrie Leung, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers;
• Ms Christina Leung, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Guardforce Group;
• Mr Peter Leung, Senior Human Resources Manager, Hospital Authority;
• Mr Thomas Ng, Human Resources Advisor, The Hong Kong Jockey Club;
• Prof Wong Chi Sum, Professor, Department of Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;
• Ms Janet Yeung, Director of Human Resources, Cordis, Hong Kong

Members of the 2018 Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee * include:

• Mr Anthony Rushton (Chairman), Regional Head of Learning, Asia Pacific, Human Resources, HSBC*;
• Ms Connie Chan, Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong, Oath Hong Kong;
• Dr Salina Chan, Senior Director, Regional Learning & Development, Fossil (East) Ltd;
• Mr Vicmond Chan, Human Resources and Administration Director, Dragages Hong Kong Ltd;
• Ms Kyon Chow, Head of Talent Management, Johnson Electric;
• Ms Joyce Chow, Managing Director, Learning and Development, FedEx Express;
• Mr Ian Choy, Senior Director - People Resources, McDonald`s Hong Kong;
• Ms Mimi Fu, Director, Learning and Development, Ocean Park Corporation;
• Ms Sara Ho, Group Head of Human Resources, Jebsen Group;
• Mrs Claudia Hodges, Member, Award for Excellence in Training and Development Organizing Committee;
• Ms Ivy Leung, Head of Human Resources and Administration, Octopus Holdings Ltd;
• Ms Janet Man, General Manager, Talent Management, Group Human Resources, Jardine Group;
• Ms Janet Poon, General Manager - Human Resources, Hang Lung Properties Ltd;
• Ms Felicity Sam, Senior Director, Learning and Development, Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Ltd;
• Ms Anne Tsui, Senior Director, Human Resources and Administration, adidas Hong Kong Ltd; and
• Ms Bianca Wong, Regional HR Head Asia, Hilti Asia*

* Members of the Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee as well as some of the members of the People Development Management Committee and People Management Committee are also members of the Board of Examiners.

Theme Year Working Party

Since 1985, the Association has introduced a theme year concept to its work in order to bring greater focus to various management activities. For 2018, the Theme Year Working Party adopted"Harnessing Opportunities for Hong Kong`s Competitiveness" as its theme. This year, members of the Working Party include:

• Mr Kent Wong (Chairman), Managing Director, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited;
• Mr David Fong BBS JP, Managing Director, Hip Shing Hong (Holdings) Co Ltd;
• Mr Eric Hui, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Insurance Company Ltd;
• Ms Alice Ip, Executive Director, Sino Land Company Ltd;
• Mr Vincent Leung, President, SKECHERS Hong Kong Ltd;
• Mr Man Cheuk Fei, Publisher & CEO, Master Insight Media Ltd;
• Ms Winnie Ng, Director, The Kowloon Motor Bus Holdings Ltd;
• Mr Patrick Tsang, CEO, Deloitte China;
• Mr Albert Wong, CEO, Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Corporation; and
• Mr Peter Yan, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co Ltd

Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture

Organized by the Association`s Theme Year Working Party since 1985, the Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture is one of the highlights of the Association`s whole year activities aiming to recognize the contribution of the late Mrs Susan Yuen to Hong Kong`s business community. This special event will raise funds for the Susan Yuen Fellowship and Research Foundation to provide scholarships for in-service executives to attend short and practical courses.

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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on Friday, 13 September 2018