Organized by the Hong Kong Management 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. The Guest of Honour of the occasion, the Honourable Wong Kam sing, Secretary for the Environment The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, delivered a speech on “Embracing the Next Normal” on Monday, 11 October 2021 at the 36 the Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture at the JW Marriott Hotel.

The Presentation Ceremony of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2021 was also held during the occasion. The Award aims to give public recognition to trainers and their companies for achievements and contributions that training and development can bring to corporate results. Winners of Campaign and Individual Awards were presented with trophies and certificates by Dr Y K Pang, Chai rman of the Association; Dr Roy Chung, Ir Alkin Kwong, Prof Randy Lai, Mr Stephen Leung and Mr Kent Wong , Council Members of the Association. A total of 22 organizations and trainers were recognized based on a comprehensive set of judging criteria that covers objective setting, design and implementation, measurement and outcome, innovation as well as other aspects such as agility.

Dr Y K Pang said “As the new normal calls for a new set of skills and qualities, businesses must ensure that their workforce are ready for the challenges ahead. To stay competitive, companies should invest in training and development in order to future proof its most important asset people.”

Going forward, the Award will continue to promote best practices in Training and Development as well as the continuous advancement of the industry in Hong Kong and the Region.

The results of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2021 were as follows:

Individual Awards (Listed according to alphabetical order of surname)

Hongkong Land Trainer of the Year

• Mr Lau Kai Kwan, Kenny, Assistant Manager, APAC Learning & Development, Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Limited

AIA International Ltd Distinguished Trainer Awardees

• Ms Cheung Lai Lai, Angela, Senior Unit Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Chow Siu Po, Nicole, Training Manager, Business Training and Development, AIA International Limited;
• Mr Hung Shing Hing, Kilias, Regional Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Lau Kai Kwan, Kenny, Assistant Manager, APAC Learning & Development, Ralph Lauren Asia Pacific Limited; and
• Mr Li Ying Cheung, Ricky, Assistant Training Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited

Outstanding New Trainer Awardees

• Ms Cheung Pui Yung, Stephanie, Senior Human Resources Officer, Hilti (Hong Kong) Limited;
• Mr Martin Chung, Learning Manager, Leadership and Management, GP Strategies (Hong Kong) Limited;
• Mr Ho Man Kit, Sampson, Training As sociate, Business Training and Development, AIA International Limited;
• Ms Lau Zhi Ling, Phoebe, Officer, Learning and Organization Development, Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited;
• Mr Lee Yan Ho, Kelvin, Systems Engineer (Training), Infocan Computer (Hong Kong) Limited; and
• Ms Wu Yifan Michelle, Senior Distribution Training Specialist, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited

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

Gold Award

“G=ixi: Fueling Growth through Multiplying Innovation by Implementation”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

Silver Awards

“TechnoLand We Build Our City, Turn Lines to Dreams”
Architectural Services Department, HKSARG

“SPARK Programme (Technician Training)”
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

Bronze Awards

“Shine through your Uniqueness High Potential Development Programme”
AXA Hong Kong & Macau

“International Talent Advancement Programme (I TAP)”
Hilti Asia Limited

“Career Development Anytime, Anywhere”
McDonald’s Hong Kong

Excellence Awards

“DBS Transformational Leadership Journey for the Next Horizon”
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

“Succession Across Two Cities Development of a New Career as Railway Professional in Macao”
MTR Railway Operations (Macau) Company Limited

“All in one Enterprise Learning Management and Knowledge Exchange Platform”
Urban Renewal Authority

“Escalating URA’s Location Intelligence for Urban Renewal”
Urban Renewal Authority

Special Awards

AXA Excellence in Future Talent Development

“Global Intellectual Capital E Intern”
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited

“SPARK Programme (Technician Training)”
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Excellence in Cultural Change

“G=ixi: Fueling Growth through Multiplying Innovation by Implementation”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Excellence in Leadership Development

“DBS Transformational Leadership Journey for the Next Horizon”
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

CTgoodjobs Excellence in Career Development

“SPARK Programme (Technician Training)”
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

Recruit Excellence in Digital Innovation

“Career Development Anytime, Anywhere”
McDonald’s Hong Kong

“All in one Enterprise Learning Management and Knowledge Exchange Platform”
Urban Renewal Authority

Excellence in Future Skills Development

“TechnoLand We Build Our City, Turn Lines to Dreams”
Architectural Services Department, HKSARG

“SPARK Programme (Technician Training)”
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

“Escalating URA’s Location Intelligence for Urban Renewal”
Urban Renewal Authority

Excellence in Social Impact

“Succession Across Two Cities Development of a New Career as Railway Professional in Macao”
MTR Railway Operations (Macau) Company Limited

Excellence in New Hire Onboarding

“PRURookies Your First 90 Days”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited

HR Professionals’ Favourite Campaign

“SPARK Programme (Technician Training)’
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department, HKSARG

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 Yvonne Chak, Director, Hong Kong Christian Service;
• Mr Tom Ch an, Managing Director, Commercial Group, HKT Limited;
• Mr Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited;
• Dr Victor Lee, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Management Association;
• Mr Stephen Leung, Country Manager, Pfizer Corporation Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Joe Wan, Chief Executive Officer, Tricor Hong Kong; and
• Ms Lauren Zhao, Managing Director, UPS Hong Kong & Macau

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;
• Mrs Claudia Hodges, Distribution Training Director, AXA China Region Insurance Company Limited, AXA General Insurance Hong Kong Limited;
• Dr 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, Member, People Dev elopment Management Committee;
• Ms Carmen Ting, Head of Talent, People, Performance and Culture, KPMG;
• Mr Chester Tsang, Head of Learning, MTR Corporation;
• Mr Kenneth Wai, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources, Shangri-La Group; and
• Ms Bianca Wong, Global Head of Rewards, Hilti Group

Members of People Management Committee include:

• Ms Margaret Cheng (Chairman), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation;
• Ms Florence Chow, Senior Advisor, 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 Executi ve Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers;
• Ms Christina Leung, Group Human Resources and Administration, Guardforce Group Limited;
• Mr Peter Leung, Senior Human Resources Manager, Hospital Authority;
• Ms Elaine Liu, Group Associate Director & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sino Land Company Limited;
• Ms Janet Poon, Deputy Director (Head of Group HR & Administration), Hang Lung Properties Limited;
• Mr Albert Wong, Advisor Human Resources (Employee Relations), CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
• Ms Florence Wong, Head, HR, Hong Kong, Macau, Japan & Co Head HR GBA, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) 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 2021 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 People Officer, Prenetics Group Limited;
• Mr Leo Chan, Director, Hong Kong HR Lead, Microsoft Hong Kong Limited;
• Dr Salina Chan, Senior Director, Learning & Development and Human Resources APAC, Fossil Group;
• Ms Sharon Cheng, Managing Director, Head of Human Resources, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited;
• Dr Aaron Chiang, Head of Human Resources & Administration, Hong Yip Service Company Limited;
• Ms Kyon Chow, General Manager, HR Global BU & Corporate Talent Management, Johnson Electric;
• Ms Mimi Fu, Executive Director, Human Resources, Ocean Park Corporation;
• Ms Rita Lee, Director, Human Resources, Adidas Hong Kong Lim ited;
• Ms Ivy Leung, Global Chief Intellectual Capital Officer, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited;
• Mr David Lim, Senior Vice President, Human Resources, PVH Asia;
• Ms Connie Or, Member, Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee;
• Ms Jenny Pong, Director, Human Resources, Gammon Construction Limited;
• Ms Mary Suen, Executive Advisor, Stan Group (Holdings) Limited;
• Mr William Tin, People Director, A.S. Watson Industries;
• Ms Wendy Tse, Director of Group Human Resources and Corporate Communic ations, Yip’s Chemical Holdings Ltd;
• Mr Christopher Yang, Learning & Development Head, Hong Kong & Macau, DFI Retail Group;
• Mr Stanley Yau, Head of Human Resources, Chubb Life Insurance Company Limited; and
• Mr Owen Yeung, Head of Learning & Talent De velopment, Quality HealthCare Medical Services Limited

Guest examiners from Singapore:

• Mr Eric Cheong, Managing Director, Synapsia Training International;
• Ms Tanie Eio, Vice President, Human Resources, United Parcel Services (UPS) Asia Pacific; and
• Dr Christopher Fong, Associate Consultant, Organizational Psychologist & Coach, Aventis Learning Group

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 2021, the Theme Year Working Party adopted “Embracing the Next Normal” as its theme.
This year, members of the Working Party include:

• Mr T K Chiang (Chairman), Managing Director, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
• Mr Edward Au, Managing Partner, Southern Region, Deloitte China;
• Ms Michelle Chan, Director (Marketing, Business Development and Innovation), Livi Bank Limited;
• Mr Jonathan Chiu, President, Schneider Electric Hong Kong;
• Mr Franco Lan, General Manager, VMware Hong Kong and Macau;
• Mr Sunny Lee JP, Vice-President (Administration), City University of Hong Kong;
• Mr Sam Li, Managing Director, Price.com.hk Limited;
• Ms Pam Mak, President, Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association; and
• Mr Norman Tam, Vice President, Cloud & Smart Industries Group Tencent

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About The Hong Kong Management Association
The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) was established in 1960. As a non-profit making professional organization, its vision is to be the leading professional organization advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the Region. To nurture human capital through management education and training at all levels, the Association offers over 2,000 training programmes and activities to more than 50,000 participants annually. A diverse range of programmes are provided including Bachelor, Master and Doctoral degrees offered in partnership with prestigious universities worldwide; Diploma programmes; Certificate courses; Distance Learning courses; seminars and workshops; as well as short courses for business executives and professionals. To promote best practices in management, the Association organizes eight annual business awards, which have become the highlights of the business community. The Association also provides around 13,000 members with a platform for the exchange of ideas, networking and personal development.

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About 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 11 October 2021.