(24th September 2024, Hong Kong) The Honourable Mr Li Ning, Chairman and CEO of Viva Goods Company Limited, and Ms Jasmine Lee, Council Members of the Association and the Chairperson of Theme Year Working Party 2024, delivered a speech relating to “Innovation for Resilience” (Monday, 23 September 2024) at the 39th Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture organized by The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA). “Becoming an entrepreneur requires the courage to imagine, which is the first step in any endeavor, regardless of whether one decides to pursue it.” Mr Li Ning said.
The Presentation Ceremony of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2024 was also held during the occasion. Winners of Campaign and Individual Awards were presented with trophies and certificates by the Honourable Mr Li Ning, Chairman and CEO of Viva Goods Company Limited; Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of the Association; Mr T K Chiang and Prof Randy Lai, Deputy Chairperson of the Association; Dr YK Pang, the Honourable Chairmen of the Association; Ms Margaret Cheng, JP, Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2024 Organizing Committee Chairperson; Mr Jacky Chan, Prof Viveca Chan, Ms Jasmine Lee, Ir Paul Poon MH, Mr Thomas Leung and Ir Alkin Kwong JP, Council Members of the Association.
The results of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2024 were as follows:
Individual Awards (Listed according to alphabetical order of surname) ：
Hongkong Land Trainer of the Year
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Ms Leung Tsz Yan, Gobby, Senior Distribution Training Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
AIA International Distinguished Trainer Awardees
- Ms Fung Tsz Ki, Jacki, Assistant Learning Manager, Leadership Curriculum, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited;
- Ms Huang Tian Hong, Anchor, Regional Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
- Ms Leung Tsz Yan, Gobby, Senior Distribution Training Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Siu Kit Sum, Training Consultant, AIA International Limited;
- Ms Wong Kin Wai, Assistant General Manager, Training Department, BOC Group Life Assurance Company Limited; and
- Mr Yeung Chi Man, Cliff, Learning & Development Manager, China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited
Outstanding New Trainer Awardees
- Ms Chan Ho Ting, Veronica, Project Officer (Lecturer), Vocational Training Council;
- Mr Cheung Ho Yuen, Isaac, Executive District Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Cheung Kin Po, Executive Branch Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Cheung Lui, Learning and Development Manager, HSBC Life (International) Limited;
- Mr Chiu Tsz Ho, Ivan, Senior Operations Training Executive, MTR Corporation;
- Mr Chow Wai Nam, Ray, Learning & Development Officer, Hilti (HK) Ltd;
- Ms Chui Yuen Ting, Yuki, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Chun Lap Hang, Paul, Senior Technical Training Executive, MTR Corporation;
- Ms Lui Hui, Pheron, Learning and Development Manager, HSBC Life (International) Limited;
- Mr Kong Pan Pan, Jimmy, RSG Consultant – Training, Learning, Development, McDonald’s Hong Kong;
- Mr Lam Kwan Ngai, Specialist, AIA International Limited;
- Ms Lau Pui Ting, Senior Analyst, AIA International Limited;
- Mr Lee Ka Ho, Senior Analyst, AIA International Limited;
- Mr Li Chak Tung, Learning & Development officer, China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited;
- Ms Li Pik Yee, Kimmy, Senior Training Officer, Swire Properties Limited;
- Ms Li Tsz Yan, Manager, Training & Sales Proposition, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
- Mr Li Yu Kwan, Officer, Learning & Leadership Development, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Miao Wang, Senior Officer, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
- Mr Or Wai Ngai, Jackie, Senior Training Executive, HKT Limited;
- Ms Poon Wing Chi, Unit Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
- Ms Poon Wing Yan, Coco, Senior Unit Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited;
- Mr Tong Sai Man, Simon, Trainer, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (HACTL);
- Mr Wong Pak Lam, Nic, Training Engineer, CLP Power Hong Kong LTD; and
- Mr Yiu Chun Lung, Distribution Training Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
Campaign Awards: (Listed according to alphabetical order of company name)
Gold Award
“Corporate Development Ladder – Developing “Human” Intelligence and MTR DNA in Leaders”
MTR Corporation
Silver Awards
“Professional Diploma in Management Development
(Qualification Framework Level 5)”
McDonald’s Hong Kong
“Diverse Learning for Building Elderly-Friendly
Environment Together”
Urban Renewal Authority
Bronze Awards
“Enabling Employees to Perform Process Re-engineering using the “eConnect” No-Code Platform”
The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited
“Collaborate & LEAD” Leadership Development Programme”
HKT Limited
“Navigating GBA Expansion: Transforming and Empowering Insurance Professionals in Macau”
HSBC Life (International) Limited
Excellence Awards
“Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme”
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
“CLP Project Management Academy (PMA) 2.0
Programme”
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
“You Have a Say” Student Work Improvement Team
(SWIT) Programme”
MTR Corporation
“China ESG Upskilling Programme: ESG GO”
PwC China & Hong Kong
Special Awards
AXA Hong Kong and Macau Excellence in Social Impact
“You Have a Say” Student Work Improvement Team (SWIT) Programme”
MTR Corporation
‘Diverse Learning for Building Elderly-Friendly Environment Together”
Urban Renewal Authority
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Excellence in Cultural Change
“’Collaborate & LEAD’ Leadership Development Programme”
HKT Limited
“Mindset Development in Police Foundation Training”
Hong Kong Police Force
MTR Corporation Excellence in Change Management
“Enabling Employees to Perform Process Re-engineering using the ‘eConnect’ No-Code Platform”
The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited
Recruit & Company Limited Excellence in Future Talent Development
“Digital & IT Graduate Trainee Programme”
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
“Navigating GBA Expansion: Transforming and Empowering Insurance Professionals in Macau”
HSBC Life (International) Limited
“Corporate Development Ladder – Developing ‘Human’ Intelligence and MTR DNA in Leaders”
MTR Corporation
CTgoodjobs Excellence in Career Development
“Professional Diploma in Management Development (Qualification Framework Level 5)”
McDonald’s Hong Kong
“Corporate Development Ladder – Developing “Human” Intelligence and MTR DNA in Leaders”
MTR Corporation
Excellence in Digital Transformation
“Business Digital Transformation (Introductory) Course”
United Technologies (Int’l) Limited
Special Awards
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Promotion
“You Have a Say’ Student Work Improvement Team (SWIT) Programme”
MTR Corporation
Excellence in Future Skills Development
“Corporate Development Ladder – Developing “Human” Intelligence and MTR DNA in Leaders”
MTR Corporation
“Segmentation Sales Kit Training Package for All Sales Channel”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited
“China ESG Upskilling Programme: ESG GO”
PwC China & Hong Kong
Excellence in Innovation
“Enabling Employees to Perform Process Re-engineering using the ‘eConnect’ No-Code Platform”
The Hongkong Electric Company, Limited
“You Have a Say’ Student Work Improvement Team (SWIT) Programme”
MTR Corporation
“China ESG Upskilling Programme: ESG GO”
PwC China & Hong Kong
Excellence in Leadership Development
“Leadership Development Programme”
Hang Lung Properties
“Corporate Development Ladder – Developing ‘Human’ Intelligence and MTR DNA in Leaders”
MTR Corporation
“PRUVenture – Building Next-generation Leaders”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited
Excellence in Performance Improvement
“Navigating GBA Expansion: Transforming and Empowering Insurance Professionals in Macau”
HSBC Life (International) Limited
“The Power of Nurturing the Operational Leader”
Hong Kong Airport Services Limited
“Serving Excellence with a Twist: Re-skill Food & Beverage Service Team at Our Starred Gem”
Wynn Macau, Limited
Excellence in Programme Design
“Professional Diploma in Management Development (Qualification Framework Level 5)”
McDonald’s Hong Kong
“China ESG Upskilling Programme: ESG GO”
PwC China & Hong Kong
“Diverse Learning for Building Elderly-Friendly Environment Together”
Urban Renewal Authority
Excellence in Project Management
“CLP Project Management Academy (PMA) 2.0 Programme”
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Excellence in Stakeholder Engagement
“Navigating GBA Expansion: Transforming and Empowering Insurance Professionals in Macau”
HSBC Life (International) Limited
“Segmentation Sales Kit Training Package for All
Sales Channel”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited
“From Togetherness to Legacy – Holistic Training for URA Starter Homes Project for HK”
Urban Renewal Authority
Excellence in Team Development
“From Togetherness to Legacy – Holistic Training for URA Starter Homes Project for HK”
Urban Renewal Authority
HR Professional’s Favourite Campaign
“Professional Diploma in Management Development (Qualification Framework Level 5)”
McDonald’s Hong Kong
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 2024 include:
- Mr Alan Chan, Managing Director, FUJIFILM Business Innovation;
- Mr Hung Cheung Shew, JP, Chairman, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited;
- Ms Patricia Lau, CEO, Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council;
- Mr Stephen Leung, Non-executive Director, PuraPharm Corporation Limited.;
- Prof Lan Snell, Dean of Programmes (Postgraduate), University of South Australia;
- Mr Esmond Tong, Managing Director, SAP Hong Kong and Macau; and
- Ms Titania Woo, Executive Director, The Hong Kong Management Association
Members of People Development Management Committee 2024
- Mr Stephen Leung (Chairman), Non-executive Director, PuraPharm Corporation Limited;
- Mr Steven Filby, Head of Talent Management & Learning, The Hong Kong Jockey Club;
- Mrs Claudia Hodges, Head of Agency Capabilities Development, Agency Distribution, Sun Life Hong Kong Limited;
- Dr Barry Ip, Vice President – Learning and Advancement, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace;
- Mr Ellis Ku, Head of Learning & Organization Development, Maxim’s Caterers Limited;
- Mr Lam Ming Wing, Head of Group Human Resources / Head of Group Safety & Environment, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited;
- Ms Maylie Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer, AIA International Limited;
- Mr Teddy Liu, Founder & CEO, Corporate & Talent Development Limited Company Limited;
- Ms Eliza Ng, Principal Consultant, The Hong Kong Management Association;
- Mr Anthony Rushton, Former Regional Head of Learning, Asia Pacific, Human Resources, HSBC
- Ms Felicity Sam, Director, Learning & Leadership – International, Lululemon;
- Ms Carmen Ting, Head of Organisation and Talent Development, KPMG;
- Mr Chester Tsang, Former Head of Learning, MTR Corporation;
- Mr Kenneth Wai, Principal Consultant, The Hong Kong Management Association;
- Ms Bianca Wong, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, FedEx; and
- Ms Yolice Wu, Executive Director, People & Culture, Hongkong Land Limited
Members of People Management Committee 2024
- Ms Margaret Cheng JP (Chairman), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation;
- Ms Priscilla Chau, Director – Human Resources, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
- Ms Florence Chow, Managing Director, FnB TalentsConnect Limited;
- Mr Ian Choy, Executive Director – People and Culture, Corporate Communications and Administration, Gammon Construction Limited;
- Ms Sara Ho, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Jebsen & Company Limited;
- Mr Kevin Kam, Chief People Officer, McDonald’s Hong Kong;
- Mr C K Lee, Managing Director, C K Lee & Associates;
- Ms Carrie Leung, MH, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers;
- Ms Christina Leung, Director, Group Human Resources and Administration, Guardforce Limited;
- Mr Peter Leung, Senior Human Resources Manager, Hospital Authority;
- Ms Elaine Liu, Group Associate Director & Chief Human Resources Officer, Sino Group;
- Ms Jenny Pong, People Director, East Asia, Arup;
- Ms Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources and Administration, Hang Lung Properties Limited;
- Mr Albert Wong, Advisor – Human Resources, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited;
- Ms Florence Wong, Head of HR, Hong Kong, Co-head HR, GBA, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited;
- Mr Derek Wu, Chief People Officer, Tam Jai International Company Limited; and
- Ms Janet Yeung, Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Members of the 2024 Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee include:
- Ms Margaret Cheng JP (Chairperson), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation;
- Ms Miranda Au, Chief Human Resources Officer, FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited;
- Ms Connie Chan, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Octopus Holdings Limited;
- Mr CY Chan, Senior Consultant, Verdant Capital Group;
- Ms Fanny Chan. Chief Human Resources Officer, CTF Life;
- Dr Salina Chan, Head of HR OSEA and L&D International, Fossil Group;
- Dr Aaron Chiang, Head of Human Resources & Administration, Hong Yip Service Company Limited;
- Ms Lesley Gong, HR Director, Microsoft Hong Kong;
- Mr Charles Ho, Assistant Director (Training), Hong Kong Institute of Construction;
- Mr Kevin Kam, Chief People Officer, McDonald’ s Hong Kong;
- Mr Lam Ming Wing, Head of Group Human Resources & Head of Group Safety & Environment, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited;
- Mr Jason Lee, Executive Director – People and Culture, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited;
- Ms Rita Lee, Former Director, Human Resources, Adidas Hong Kong;
- Ms Ivy Leung, General Manger, The Hong Kong Management Association;
- Mr David Lim, Executive Vice President, People, Asia Pacific, PVH Asia Pacific Limited;
- Ms Jenny Pong, People Director, East Asia, Arup;
- Ms Hester Shum, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, PCCW Group;
- Ms Nancy Shum, Former Director, Human Resources, Urban Renewal Authority;
- Ms Mary Suen, Executive Advisor, Human Resources, Stan Group (Holdings) Limited;
- Ms Irene Tam, General Manager People, Cathay Subsidiary Services;
- Ms Rita Tsui, Head of People & Safety, City Facilities Management (HKG) Limited;
- Ms Alice Wong, People & Culture Director, Food, DFI Retail Group;
- Ms Bianca Wong, Vice President, Human Resources, APAC, FedEx;
- Ms Stephanie Wong, Distribution Training Director, AXA Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Derek Wu, Chief People Officer, Tam Jai International Company Limited;
- Ms Yolice Wu, Executive Director, People & Culture, Hongkong Land Limited;
- Mr Christopher Yang, Principle Consultant, Champ Token Consulting Company;
- Mr Stanley Yau, Chief Executive Officer, inXpire Consultancy Company Limited; and
- Mr Jason Zhang, Chief Human Resources Officer, China Mobile Hong Kong Company 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 2024, the Theme Year Working Party adopted “Embarking on a New Chapter for Hong Kong” as its theme. This year, members of the Working Party include:
- Ms Jasmine Lee (Chairperson), Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong and Macau;
- Mr Elton Chan, Director, Jardine Matheson Limited;
- Dr Eva Chan, Hong Kong Investor Relations Association;
- Mr. Arnold Chow, General Manager, Personal Digital Banking Product Department, Bank of China (Hong Kong);
- Ms Michelle Fang Xuan, Chief Finance Officer, China Zhejiang Construction Group (H.K.) Limited;
- Mr Cliff Ip. Managing Director and CEO, Wings Securities
- Ms Fiona Lau, Chief Executive Officer, SmarTone;
- Ms Mei Mei Ng, General Manager, Head of Talent Solutions (Hong Kong and Taiwan), LinkedIn Hong Kong;
- Mr Fred Ngan, Co-Founder and Co-CEO, Bowtie Life Insurance Company Limited; and
- Mr Billy Wong, Managing Director, Greater China, Crown Worldwide Group
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.
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 nine 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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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 24 September 2024.
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