The Honourable Edward Yau, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region; delivered a speech relating to “Overcoming Hong Kong’s Challenges” (Monday, 9 November 2020) at the 35th Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture organized by The Hong Kong Management Association.

The Presentation Ceremony of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2020 was also held during the occasion. Winners of Campaign and Individual Awards were presented with trophies and certificates by The Honourable Edward Yau, Guest of Honour of the event; Mr Helmuth Hennig, Chairman of the Association; Dr Y K Pang, Deputy Chairman of the Association; Mr Vincent Leung, Chairman of the Association’s Theme Year Working Party; Dr Roy Chung, Ir Alkin Kwong, Mr Michael Leung, and Mr Kent Wong, Council Members of the Association.

The results of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2020 were as follows:

Individual Awards (Listed according to alphabetical order of surname)

Hongkong Land Trainer of the Year

• Mr Frank Mok, Training Manager, AIA International Limited

AIA International Ltd Distinguished Trainer Awardees

• Dr. Chan Suk Kuen Alison, Director, Head of Partnership Academy, AIA International Limited;
• Ms Fan Siu Ping Carol, Manager, QMBD Department, AIA International Limited;
• Mr Lun Siu Hong, Senior Manager, Training & Development, Partnership Distribution Department, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Frank Mok, Training Manager, AIA International Limited; and
• Mr Roland Lazol Ubando, Senior Learning Manager, Leadership & Management, GP Strategies (Hong Kong) Limited

Outstanding New Trainer Awardees

• Mr Chak Ka Hang Amen, Branch Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Chan Shuk Wun Josephine, Training Officer, HKT Teleservices;
• Mr Chan Pui Kei, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited;
• Mr Li Ka Kin, Regional Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Liu Tsun Ki Marcus, Senior Officer, Agency Training, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Lo Tsz Hin, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited;
• Mr Lui Man Hei, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited;
• Mr David Wong, Training Engineer, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Ashley Yang, Training Associate, AIA International Limited;
• Mr Yuen Tat Chuen, Senior Training Associate, AIA International Limited; and
• Mr Jason Yeung, Training Officer, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited

Campaign Awards (Listed according to alphabetical order of company name)

Gold Award

• “NewGen”
  Fung Group / McDonald’s / New World Development / Towngas

Silver Awards

• “Technician Trainee Career Development Program”
  CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
• “Igniting Credit System to spark People Engagement”
  Stan Group (Holdings) Limited

Bronze Awards

• “Training: Preparing for the Un-predictable”
  Cordis, Hong Kong
• “GOAL (Growth Opportunities for Accelerated Leaders) Program”
  Esquel Group
• “Agile Transformation in a Long-established Global Company”
  HKT Ltd – PCCW Global

Excellence Awards

• “Airport Authority Cultural Change Programme”
  Airport Authority Hong Kong
• “AXELERATE (Transformational Leadership Programme for All People Managers)”
  AXA Hong Kong & Macau
• “Culture Clicks, Culture Ticks”
  Bupa (Asia) Ltd. / Quality HealthCare Medical Services Ltd.
• “Career Advancement Program”
  Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A.

Excellence Awards

AXA Hong Kong and Macau Best in Change Management

• “Work Improvement Team (WIT) Programme”
  Airport Authority Hong Kong
• “‘MAGIC OF L.O.V.E.’ – The Bright Color of Human Touch”
  The Hong Kong Jockey Club – Retail & Telebet Services
• “Experience Of The Future Conversion Program: Leading Our Team Through Change”
  McDonald’s Hong Kong

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Best in Cultural Change

• “Culture Clicks, Culture Ticks”
  Bupa (Asia) Ltd. / Quality HealthCare Medical Services Ltd.
• “Agile Transformation in a Long-established Global Company”
  HKT Ltd – PCCW Global
• “Igniting Credit System to spark People Engagement”
  Stan Group (Holdings) Limited

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Best in Career Development

• “Technician Trainee Career Development Program”
  CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
• “Career Advancement Program”
  Wynn Resorts (Macau) S.A.

CTgoodjobs Best in Social Impact

• “Inclusive Training Development”
  Inclusive Impact Limited

Recruit Best in Innovation

• “Igniting Credit System to spark People Engagement”
  Stan Group (Holdings) Limited

Best in Future Skills Development

• “Prudential HK – FutuREADY Programme”
  Prudential Hong Kong Limited

Best in Future Talent Development

• “NewGen”
  Fung Group / McDonald’s / New World Development / Towngas

Best in Leadership Development

• “GOAL (Growth Opportunities for Accelerated Leaders) Programme”
  Esquel Group

Best in Succession Planning

• “Successors in ICT (Integrated Competencies Training)”
  CITIC Telecom International CPC Limited

HR Professionals’ Favourite Campaign

• “NewGen”
  Fung Group / McDonald’s / New World Development / Towngas

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:

• Ms Michelle Chan, Managing Director, A.S. Watson Industries;
• Ms Margaret Cheng, Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation Limited;
• Mr Jonathan Chiu, President, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited;
• Dr Victor Lee, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Management Association;
• Mr Stephen Leung, Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Chee Choong Ng, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, Hong Kong & Macau,
  DHL Express (Hong Kong) Limited;
• Mr Peter Ng, Vice President, Technology, Enabling Technology Group, ASM Pacific Technology Limited; and
• Mr Francis Ngai, General Manager, IBM China/Hong Kong Limited.

Members of People Development Management Committee include:

• Mr Stephen Leung (Chairman), Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Catherine Chau, Director and Head of Human Resources, Hongkong Land Limited;
• Ms Kit Fan, Corporate Head of Human Resources, The Hong Kong & China Gas Company Limited
• Mr Barry Ip, Executive Director, Learning and Advancement, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace;
• Mr John King, Executive Manager, Talent Management, The Hong Kong Jockey Club;
• Mr Ellis Ku, Head of Learning & Organization Development, Maxim’s Caterers Limited;
• Ms Maylie Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer, AIA International Limited;
• Mr Teddy Liu, General Manager – Group Audit and Management Services, New World Development Company Limited;
• Ms Eliza Ng, Chief People and Culture Officer, Hong Kong Productivity Council;
• Mr Anthony Rushton, Global Head of Learning Delivery and Regional Head of Learning, Human Resources Asia-Pacific, HSBC;
• Ms Felicity Sam, Senior Director, Learning and Development, Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Limited;
• Ms Cary Sum, Manager, Innovator Development, Intellectual Capital Hub – Hong Kong, Macau & Asia Pacific, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited;
• Ms Carmen Ting, Head of Talent, People, Performance and Culture, KPMG;
• Mr Chester Tsang, Head of Learning, MTR Corporation Limited;
• Mr Kenneth Wai, Director of Human Resources, Island Shangri-La Hotel; and
• Ms Bianca Wong, Regional Head of Human Resources, North Asia, Hilti Asia Limited

Members of People Management Committee include:

• Ms Margaret Cheng (Chairman), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation Limited;
• Ms Florence Chow, Head of Group Human Resources, HKT Limited;
• Mr Ian Choy, Chief People Officer, McDonald’s Hong Kong;
• Ms Sara Ho, Human Resources Director, Jebsen Group;
• Ms Connie Lam, Director-Human Resources, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
• 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, Group Human Resources and Administration, Guardforce Group;
• Mr Peter Leung, Senior Human Resources Manager, Hospital Authority;
• Ms Janet Poon, Deputy Director – Human Resources, Hang Lung Properties Limited;
• Mr Albert Wong, Special Advisor, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited;
• Mr Derek Wu, Executive Vice President, Global Human Resources, Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited; and
• Ms Janet Yeung, Co-Owner and Director – Talent Engagement HKBN Enterprise Solutions & JOS Group

Members of the 2020 Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee include:

• Mr Anthony Rushton (Chairman), Global Head of Learning Delivery and Regional Head of Learning, Human Resources, Asia-Pacific, HSBC;
• Ms Connie Chan, Head of Human Resources and Administration, Octopus Holdings Limited;
• Mr C Y Chan, Chief Talent & Purpose Officer, Co-Owner, Hong Kong Broadband Network Limited;
• Dr Salina Chan, Senior Director, Learning & Development and Human Resources – APAC, Fossil Group;
• Mr Vicmond Chan, Human Resources and Administration Director, Dragages Hong Kong Limited;
• Dr Aaron Chiang, Head of Human Resources & Administration, Hong Yip Service Company Limited;
• Ms Kyon Chow, General Manager, Human Resources, Johnson Electric;
• Ms Mimi Fu, Executive Director, Human Resources, Ocean Park Corporation;
• Ms Claudia Hodges, Distribution Training Director, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited, AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Maria Hui, Director, Marketing and Operations, Microsoft Hong Kong;
• Ms Ivy Leung, Global Chief Intellectual Capital Officer, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited;
• Ms Janet Man, Member, Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee;
• Ms Connie Or, General Manager, Human Resources, Modern Terminals Limited;
• Ms Mary Suen, Senior Director, Corporate Culture & Talent Development Department, Stan Group (Holdings) Limited;
• Mr William Tin, People Director, A.S. Watson Industries;
• Ms Wendy Tse, Director of Group Human Resources and Corporate Communications, Yip’s Chemical Holdings Limited;
• Ms Bianca Wong, Regional Head of Human Resources, North Asia, Hilti Asia; and
• Mr Stanley Yau, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Hong Kong Express Airways Limited

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 2020, the Theme Year Working Party adopted “Overcoming Hong Kong’s Challenge” as its theme. This year, members of the Working Party include:

• Mr Vincent Leung (Chairman), President, SKECHERS Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Andy Ann, Group CEO, NDN Group;
• Mr Vincent Fong, Co-Founder & CEO, Raze Technology Limited;
• Mr Kenneth Ho, Partner, PwC;
• Mr Eric Hui, Chief Executive Officer, Zurich Insurance Company Limited;
• Ms Elaine Liu, Group Associate Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, Sino Group;
• Mr Lewis Leung, Assistant General Manager, China Taiping Life Insurance (HK) Co Limited;
• Ms Erica Ma, Managing Partner, CoCoon Ignite Ventures;
• Mr Kenneth She, Former Chief Executive Officer, HUMANSA;
• Ms Mary Suen, Senior Director, Corporate Culture and Talent Development, Stan Group (Holdings) Limited;
• Mr Ryan Sun, Managing Director, Fotomax (FE) Limited; and
• Mr Ryan Tse, Managing Director, Genning Partners Co. Limited.

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 Monday, 9 November 2020.