EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

 

 

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Dr. LEUNG Anita Fung Yee Maria
Dr. LEUNG Anita Fung Yee Maria, is the co-founder and the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Dr. Leung is responsible for business development strategies and overall direction of the Group. She also participates in the provision of concepts and ideas for television ("TV") program production and the contribution of original novels and play scripts of TV dramas.

Dr. Leung holds a Doctorate degree (major in Chinese History) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She has more than 37 years’ experience in media industry, having brought her talent into full play in the areas of TV program production, public relations, advertising and marketing for more than 30 years.

Dr. Leung worked for a number of renowned companies in Hong Kong in senior management position, including Sun Hung Kai Securities Limited, Ogilvy & Mather Advertising and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Stock Exchange"). Dr. Leung had established a recruitment agency in Hong Kong from late 70’s to mid 80’s, which was the first agency to introduce Filipino domestic helpers for families in Hong Kong.

Dr. Leung is also a renowned novelist in Hong Kong and Mainland China, as well as in the Chinese communities over the world. She was the first to write novel series with financial and economic background. She has published more than 100 novels and essays since 1989. Dr. Leung founded Qin Jia Yuan Publishing Company in 1990. And within one year Qin Jia Yuan Publishing Company became one of the top five publishing firms in Hong Kong. In 1992, Dr. Leung was granted the Novelist of the Year 1992 Award by the Urban Council of Hong Kong and the Artists Alliance.

In 1992, People’s Literature Press, a grade-A state literary publishing house, started publishing Dr. Leung’s series novels and this was the first time People’s Literature Press published a series of works by a Hong Kong novelist. The publishing house also printed a book of "The Phenomenon of Leung Anita Fung Yee ", a collection of literary criticism about Dr. Leung’s novels, after her novels had been all the rage in China.

In addition, her novel "Old Sores Unlimited" won the Grand Prix Award for novels in the third "Legendary’’ contest organized by Legendary Magazine Corporation in China. Novels written by Dr. Leung were the best selling books in National Capital Book Fair in Beijing in 1994, 1995 and 1996. In 1995, one of Dr. Leung’s work obtained Special Award in the Seventh Straits Sentiments Essay Contest organized by China Central Broadcasting Radio.

More than 30 of Dr. Leung’s novels have been adapted for movies and TV drama series in the PRC, Taiwan and Hong Kong from time to time during these years. Her work "Embroidered Banner" was the first Hong Kong novel that was adapted to a TV drama series by China Central Television, as broadcast during prime time on Channel One of CCTV in 1996. Dr. Leung’s novels were so popular all over China and became a momentum for the young generation, especially the women, to strive for their goals. Dr. Leung is a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Beijing in the PRC. She is the spouse of Dr. Wong Yu Hong, Cofounder and Non-executive Chairman of the Group’s Board of Directors. Dr. Leung is also a director of various subsidiaries of the Group.

Dr. Leung is a director of Dynamic Master Developments Limited, Hunterland City Limited and Goodhold Limited, all of these companies have interests in the shares of the Company which fall to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance ("SFO").

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Mr. YIU Yan Chi Bernard
Mr. YIU Yan Chi Bernard, is the Chief Executive Officer of the advertising division of the Group. He is responsible for the overall sales and management of advertising time related to all media of the Group. Mr. Yiu obtained Bachelor Degree of Science from the Business School of Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, USA in 1973 and completed the Senior Executive Management Program offered by The University of Chicago in 1985. Mr. Yiu has over 33 years’ experience in marketing and media communication in Greater China. Mr. Yiu has spent 25 years with the McCann-Erickson Group and was responsible for the launch of the McCann-Erickson China operation in 1991. Mr. Yiu was appointed as the Marketing Director during the launch of Asia Television in 1983 and achieved record sales during his tenure. Mr. Yiu then returned to the advertising industry and held senior position with McCann-Erickson China and Dentsu, Young & Rubicam. After leaving the advertising industry, Mr. Yiu spent two years until 2004 with one of the world’s leading media group, Aegis Media, as the Executive Director of Carat Media in China. Mr. Yiu was also appointed as the Senior Advisor for the 2007 Special Olympic Games held in Shanghai, China.

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Mr. TSIANG Hoi Fong
Mr. TSIANG Hoi Fong, is the production/distribution controller of the Group. Mr. Tsiang joined the Group in February 2001 and is responsible for overseeing the Group’s TV program related services, in particular the coordination and negotiation with the TV stations to promote TV programs and commercial airtime to meet the requirements of advertisers and the launch of their public relations events and promotional activities. Mr. Tsiang graduated from Xiamen University in the PRC with a Bachelor degree in Science in 1984 and graduated from the faculty of Economy of Xiamen University in 1999. Before joining the Group, Mr. Tsiang worked for several companies in the PRC and Hong Kong and was responsible for the marketing and sales functions.

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NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Dr. Honourable WONG Yu Hong, Philip, GBS
Dr. Honourable WONG Yu Hong, Philip, GBS, is the co-founder and the Non-executive Director and Chairman of the Group. He oversees overall strategic planning of the Group and particularly, the impact of regulatory development to the business of the Group. Dr. Wong holds a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Science degree in Engineering from University of California, USA, a Doctorate degree in Law from Southland University, USA and a Doctorate degree in Engineering from California Coast University, USA. Dr. Wong has more than 33 years’ experience in business management and is now the Chairman and Chief Executive of his own business, Winco Paper Products Company Limited. He also serves as the director of a number of companies, including Hop Hing Holdings Limited and Asia Financial Holdings Limited which are companies listed on the Main Board. He received the Gold Bauhinia Star Award from the Hong Kong government in 2003. He received the Courvoisier Awards for Business Excellency from the then Chief Justice of Hong Kong, Sir Denys Roberts, in 1986. Dr. Wong concurrently provides services to a number of public bodies. He is a Deputy of the National People’s Congress of the PRC, a member of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, Life Honorary Chairman of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, and a board member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Dr. Wong is the spouse of Dr. Leung Anita Fung Yee Maria, an Executive Director. Dr. Wong is also a director of certain subsidiaries of the Group. Dr. Wong is a director of Dynamic Master Developments Limited, Hunterland City Limited and Goodhold Limited; all of these companies have interests in the shares of the Company which fall to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO.

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Mr. PFITZNER Kym Richard
Mr. PFITZNER Kym Richard, joined the Group in December 2003. Mr. Pfitzner was appointed as the Aegis Media Regional Chief Financial Officer for Asia Pacific of Aegis Group plc in February 2003 and is based in Singapore. Mr. Pfitzner is a Chartered Accountant and has membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He holds a degree in Accounting from South Australian Institute of Technology (currently the University of South Australia) with Distinction. Mr. Pfitzner has vast commercial financial experience through holding senior financial roles in the past, including several years of experience with multinational advertising/media/marketing groups. Prior to joining Aegis Group plc, Mr. Pfitzner was employed by Totam Communications Limited, a public unlisted company based in Sydney as the Chief Financial Officer, the McManus Group, which was a multinational advertising group headquartered in New York as Regional Chief Financial Officer of Asia Pacific South and South Africa and Ayers Resort Company Limited as Finance Director and acting Company Secretary.

Mr. Pfitzner is an employee of group of Aegis Group plc; this company has interests in shares of the Company which fall to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO.

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Mr. ZINGER Simon
Mr. ZINGER Simon, joined the Group in December 2003. Mr. Zinger joined Aegis Group plc in January 2003 as General Counsel of the Aegis Media division of the Aegis Group plc. In this capacity he primarily oversees a variety of legal and corporate issues in operations including mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy and media services client development. Prior to joining Aegis Group plc, he was from 1999 based in Paris with Vivendi as Vice President and Assistant to the General Counsel. He had also worked in San Francisco as a Corporate Attorney with the international law firm of Baker & McKenzie. Mr. Zinger received his Jurisdoctorate degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law in the USA in 1996 and his Bachelor’s degree with Distinction from McGill University in Canada.

Mr. Zinger is an employee of group of Aegis Group plc; this company has interests in shares of the Company which fall to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO.

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Ms. LEE Kwei-Fen
Ms. LEE Kwei-Fen, joined the Group in July 2006. She is the Chief Executive Officer of Aegis/Carat Greater China and joined the Carat Taiwan in 2000. Prior to joining Carat, Ms. Lee held various senior positions in D,Y&R Taiwan, Saatchi & Saatchi Advertising Taiwan and United Advertising Taiwan. She was awarded the ‘Best Manager of Media Agency’ in Taiwan by Brain Magazine in 2004 and 2005. She was also presented the ‘Best Manager of the Year’ by D,Y&R Global. Ms. Lee received her Master of Science in Advertising from University of Illinois and Master of Science in Chemistry from University of Notre Dame, both in USA. Ms. Lee also holds a Bachelor Degree in Chemistry from University of Tunghai in Taiwan.

Ms. Lee is an employee of group of Aegis Group plc; this company has interests in shares of the Company which fall to be disclosed under the provisions of Divisions 2 and 3 of Part XV of the SFO.

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Mr. HUNG Hak Hip
Mr. HUNG Hak Hip, joined the Group in December 2000. He has about 31 years’ experience in the production and distribution of edible oils by serving Hop Hing Holdings Limited, a listed company on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of which Mr. Hung is the Chairman. Mr. Hung is also a Chartered Accountant.

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Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David
Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David, joined the Group in January 2006. He was appointed in November 2005 as Regional Managing Director and member of the Corporate Executive Board of Rentokil Initial plc, the largest global support service company listed in the London Stock Exchange (FTSE). Prior to joining Rentokil Initial, Mr. Liu was Chief Executive Officer of Aegis Media heading up all operations of Aegis Media in the Asia Pacific region from 1998. He was also appointed as a member of the Aegis Media Global Executive Board in 2001. Mr. Liu has over 28 years of experience in the media and services sector across several markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and America. A Hong Kong born Chinese, Mr. Liu was graduated from the University of Alberta, Canada in the 70’s and started his career in the advertising industry with McCann-Erickson Worldwide Group.

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Dr. WONG Ying Ho, Kennedy, BBS, JP
Dr. WONG Ying Ho, Kennedy, BBS, JP, joined the Group in September 2000. Dr. Wong obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Laws and Hon Doctor of Civil Law from University of Kent, UK. He has about 20 years of practising experience in the legal field and is currently the managing partner of Philip K.H. Wong, Kennedy Y.H. Wong & Co. a firm of solicitors in Hong Kong. He is also an attesting officer appointed by the Ministry of Justice of the PRC. Dr. Wong is director of a number of companies in Hong Kong, including Goldlion Holdings Limited, Great Wall Technology Company Limited, Computime Group Limited and China Overseas Land & Investment Limited, which are listed companies on the Main Board, and International Financial Network Holdings Ltd., listed on the Growth Enterprise Market of the Stock Exchange. In addition, Dr. Wong serves a number of public bodies and is currently a national committee member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and Vice-Chairman of the All China Youth Federation. Dr. Wong is also a director of a subsidiary of the Group.

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Mr. FLYNN Douglas Ronald
Mr. Flynn Douglas Ronald, graduated in chemical engineering from the University of Newcastle, New South Wales. He received a Master in Business Administration with distinction from Melbourne University in 1979. He joined ICI Australia in 1975 working on project engineering, marketing management and strategic planning in Asia and Australia. Mr. Flynn became the Chief Executive of newspaper publisher Davies Brothers Limited in 1987. Davies Brothers was listed on the Australian stock exchange and was acquired by News Corporation in 1989. A year after the acquisition he was appointed Managing Director of News Limited Suburban Newspapers. In 1994, Mr. Flynn became the Deputy Managing Director of News International Newspapers Ltd. and in January 1995, he became a director of News International Plc. In March 1995, he was appointed Managing Director of News International Plc. In September 1999, he became Chief Executive of Aegis Group Plc. In April 2005, he joined Rentokil Initial Plc as Chief Executive.

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Ms. HO Chiu King Pansy Catilina
Ms. Ho Chiu King Pansy Catilina, is the managing director of Shun Tak Holdings Limited (listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 242), chief executive officer and director of Shun Tak – China Travel Shipping Investments Limited, independent non-executive director of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited (listed on the Main Board of Stock Exchange, Stock Code: 1105), director of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversões de Macau, S.A.R.L., chairman of Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre and an executive director of Air Macau Company Limited.

Besides gearing her efforts in business endeavors, Ms. Ho also serves on a host of economic, social and public services. In mainland China, such participation and services include being standing committee member of The Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference of Beijing, standing committee member of All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce and vice president of the Chamber of Tourism and Chamber of Women of All-China Federation of Industry & Commerce, and vicechairperson of the China Society for Promotion of The Guangcai Program. In Hong Kong, she serves as honorary president, vice chairperson and executive committee member of the Hong Kong Federation of Women, founding honorary advisor and director of The University of Hong Kong Foundation for Educational Development and Research, member of the board of governors of the Hong Kong Arts Centre, honorary vice president of the Hong Kong Girl Guides Association and council member of The Better Hong Kong Foundation. In Macau, Ms. Ho acts as committee member of The Government of Macau SAR Tourism Development Committee, vice chairperson of Macau Convention and Exhibition Association, Standing Committee Member of Board of Directors of Macao Chamber of Commerce and Vice Chairman of Ladies Committee of Macao Chamber of Commerce. Internationally, Ms. Ho is committee member of UNDP-Peace and Development Foundation, member of Sotheby’s International Advisory Board and member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association Sustainable Tourism Advisory Committee.

Ms. Ho holds a Bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business management from the University of Santa Clara. She received an Honorary Doctorate Degree in Business Administration from the Johnson and Wales University in May 2007.

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INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP
Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP, obtained a LLB degree from the University of London and is a Solicitor of the High Court of the HKSAR, a China-Appointed Attesting Officer and a Notary Public, the Senior Partner of Messrs Chu and Lau, Solicitors and Notaries. Awarded "Gold Bauhinia Star" by the HKSAR Government in 2001, a Standing Committee member of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Mr. Lau is an independent non-executive director of a number of companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange including Beijing Enterprises Holdings Limited, Glorious Sun Enterprises Limited, Guangzhou Investment Company Limited, GZI Transport Limited, The Hong Kong Parkview Group Limited and Wing Hang Bank Limited.

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Mr. LAM Haw Shun, Dennis, JP
Mr. LAM Haw Shun, Dennis, JP, joined the Group in May 2004. Mr. Lam has a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Washington and a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. Mr. Lam has over 28 years’ experience in the finance industry. He is currently a senior adviser of Mizuho Securities Asia Limited. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Lam has held senior positions in various financial institutions. Mr. Lam also held directorships in China Travel International Investment Hong Kong Limited and Asia Financial Holdings Limited, both of which are companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Mr. Lam was also the First Vice-Chairman of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong, First Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited, and member of the Securities & Futures Appeals Panel in Hong Kong.

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Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP
Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP, joined the Group in December 2003. He graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Social Science in 1969. He has more than 33 years’ experience in the film industry as actor, script-writer, director and producer. Mr. Hui founded the Hui’s Film Production Company Limited in 1975. Mr. Hui was awarded with the "Best Actor" by the Hong Kong Film Awards in 1982 and the "Best Performance Actor" by the American Film Institute in 1989. Mr. Hui is engaged in promoting the film making industry of Hong Kong and is the Consultant of Hong Kong Screen-Writers’ Guild and the Honourary President of Hong Kong Performing Artistes’ Guild for life. Mr. Hui was also a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

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