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 since October 2002. 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 39 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 32 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 Anita Leung 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.

Furthermore, 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 is a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference ("CPPCC") of Beijing in the People's Republic of China (the "PRC") and was elected as a member of the Eleventh National Committee of the CPPCC in the PRC in 2010. She is the spouse of Dr. Honourable Wong Yu Hong, Philip, GBS, co-founder and a Non-Executive Chairman of the Company. Dr. Leung is also a director of various subsidiaries of the Group.

Dr. Leung is a director of Dynamic Master Developments Limited, Goodhold Limited and Hunterland City Limited, substantial shareholders of the Company, whose interest in shares of the Company are disclosed in the section of "Discloseable interests and short positions of shareholders under the 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. 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 35 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 the PRC. Mr. Yiu was also appointed as the Senior Advisor for the 2007 Special Olympic Games held in Shanghai, the PRC.

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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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Mr. YEUNG Ching Wan
Mr. YEUNG Ching Wan, is the Chief Financial Officer of the Group since March 2010 and is responsible for the overall finance, accounting and compliance matters of the Group. Mr. Yeung holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the Australian Graduate School of Management, Sydney, Australia and a Bachelor Degree (Hons.) in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Mr. Yeung is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, full member of Certified Practising Accountants (Australia) and associate member of each of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries. Before joining the Group, Mr. Yeung has worked for international accounting firms, listed companies and multi-national corporations.

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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 Board of Directors of the Company since October 2002. 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 Juris Doctor degree from Southland University, USA and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering from California Coast University, USA. Dr. Wong has more than 40 years' experience in business management and is now the chairman of his own business, Winco Paper Products Company Limited ("Winco Paper"). He also serves as the director of a number of companies, including Hop Hing Group Holdings Limited and Asia Financial Holdings Limited which are companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. He received the Gold Bauhinia Star Award from the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region 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 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. He had been a Deputy of the National People's Congress of the PRC for 10 years. 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 Development Limited, Goodhold Limited and Hunterland City Limited, substantial shareholders of the Company, whose interests in shares of the Company is disclosed in the section of "Discloseable interests and short positions of shareholders under the SFO".

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Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David
Mr. LIU Yuk Chi, David, is the Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Liu 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 on 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 30 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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Mr. FLYNN Douglas Ronald
Mr. FLYNN Douglas Ronald, joined the Group in April 2008. He 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. In August 2008, he joined the Board of West Australia Newspapers Holdings Limited.

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Ms. HO Chiu King, Pansy Catilina
Ms. HO Chiu King, Pansy Catilina, joined the Group as Non-Executive Director in April 2008. She also holds executive positions in many business entities including Managing Director of Shun Tak Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Shun Tak – China Travel Shipping Investments Limited, Independent Non-Executive Director of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Director of Sociedade de Turismo e Diversoes de Macau, S.A.R.L., Chairman of Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, Executive Director of Air Macau Company Limited, and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors of Macau Airport International 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, and Vice Chairperson 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 and Deputy Chief Commissioner of Hong Kong Girl Guides Association, Advisory Council Member of The Better Hong Kong Foundation. In Macau, Ms. Ho is Committee Member of The Government of Macau SAR Tourism Development Committee, Vice President of Macau Convention and Exhibition Association, Vice Chairperson of Macao Chamber of Commerce. She has been appointed as the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Peru in Macau since 2006. Internationally, Ms. Ho is Committee Member of UNDP-Peace and Development Foundation, Member of Sotheby's International Advisory Board and Executive Committee Member of the World Travel and Tourism Council.

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.

Ms. Ho is a relative of Mr. Lincoln Pan Lin Feng, a Non-executive Director of the Company.

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Mr. OWYANG Loong Shui, Ivan
Mr. OWYANG Loong Shui, Ivan, joined the Group in April 2009. He assists the Group to maintain and develop relationships with banking institutions and the Company's investors and provides advices on financial matters of the Group.

Mr. Owyang obtained a degree in Bachelor in Science from the University of Buckingham in United Kingdom. Mr. Owyang has been the Chief Executive Officer of Winco Paper since 2003. Prior to joining Winco Paper, Mr. Owyang has gained banking and financial experience with ABN AMRO and Fortis and has held various positions including Trader and Financial Product Engineer since 1995.

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Mr. LAM Haw Shun, Dennis, JP
Mr. LAM Haw Shun, Dennis, JP, joined the Group in May 2004 as an Independent Non-Executive Director and is redesignated as a Non-Executive Director on 8 July 2010. He is a member of audit committee and remuneration committee of the Company. 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 31 years experience in the finance industry. Prior to his current appointment, Mr. Lam has held senior positions in various financial institutions. He was a senior adviser of Mizuho Securities Asia Limited. Mr. Lam was also the First Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, First Deputy Chairman of Hong Kong Securities Clearing Corporation and member of the Securities & Futures Appeals Panel.

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Mr. Stanley Emmett THOMAS
Mr. Stanley Emmett THOMAS, joined the Group in July 2010. Mr. Thomas is a member of remuneration committee of the Company. He is a partner and the head of Asia for Advantage Partners, an investment company headquartered in Tokyo. Prior to joining Advantage Partners in 2007, Mr. Thomas was the President of Asia for Monitor Group, a global consulting firm, where he worked for 18 years. Mr. Thomas graduated in Economics from Duke University and received a Master in Business Administration from Harvard Business School in 1988.

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Mr. Lincoln PAN Lin Feng
Mr. Lincoln PAN Lin Feng, joined the Group in July 2010. Mr. Pan is a member of audit committee of the Company. He is a director of Advantage Partners and joined the firm in 2007 to help support the firm's expansion outside Japan. He is currently a director and one of the responsible investment professionals for GST Autoleather, Inc.. Prior to joining Advantage Partners, he was an executive director of GE Capital Asia, responsible for Asia M&A and the strategy leader for the private equity, structured finance (including project financing and industrial equipment financing businesses) and special situations businesses in Asia. Mr. Pan also had been a management consultant with McKinsey & Company where he spent 6 years with the New York, Hong Kong and Beijing offices. He has qualified to practice law in the state of New York and has worked with the international law firm Simpson Thacher & Bartlett. Mr. Pan holds a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts, magna cum laude from Williams College. Mr. Pan is a relative of Ms. Ho Chiu King, Pansy Catilina, a Non-executive Director of the Company.

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Mr. Peter Alphonse ZALDIVAR
Mr. Peter Alphonse ZALDIVAR, joined the Group in July 2010. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics in 1989. He obtained a Juris Doctor, cum laude, from Harvard Law School in 1994. Mr. Zaldivar is a Chartered Financial Analyst and a member of the CFAI and Investment Analysts Society of Chicago. Mr. Zaldivar has worked with various asset management companies. He is a principal and co-founder of Kabouter Management LLC, a Chicago based investment management firm. Mr. Zaldivar holds a 51% interest in Kabouter Management LLC.

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Dr. LIN Junbo
Dr. Lin, is the chairman of Xinhu Zhongbao Co., Ltd., whose shares are listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange (stock code: 600208), and its subsidiary, Xiangcai Securities Co., Ltd. Xinhu Zhongbao Co., Ltd. and its subsidiaries principally engage in real estate investment, finance and other investments in the PRC. Xiangcai Securities Co., Ltd. principally engages in the securities business in the PRC. Xinhu group is a group of companies engaging in finance, energy, real estate and quity investments in the PRC. Dr. Lin joined the Xinhu group in April 1999 and had been the Vice-President of Xinhu Holdings Co., Ltd. and the President of Xinhu Zhongbao Co., Ltd., responsible for overseeing management and making strategic decisions, respectively. Dr. Lin holds a Doctorate Degree of Economics from Zhejiang University.

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INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP
Mr. LAU Hon Chuen, GBS, JP, joined the Group in December 2003. He is a member of audit committee and the chairman of remuneration committee. He obtained a LLB degree from the University of London and is a Solicitor of the High Court of the HKSAR, a solicitor of Supreme Court of England and Wales, a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia, an advocate and solicitor of the Supreme Court of the Republic of Singapore, a China-Appointed Attesting Officer and a Notary Public, the Senior Partner of Messrs. Chu and Lau, Solicitors & Notaries. Award "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, the director of Friends of Hong Kong Association Limited and the chief adviser of the Hong Kong Association for Promotion of Peaceful Reunification of China. Mr. Lau is an independent non-executive director of a number of companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange including Glorious Sun Enterprises Limited, Yuexin Property Company Limited, GZI Transport Limited, The Hong Kong Parkview Group Limited, Wing Hang Bank Limited, Franshion Properties (China) Limited and Brightoil Petroleum (Holdings) Limited.

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Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP
Mr. HUI Koon Man, Michael, JP, joined the Group in December 2003. He is a member of audit committee and remuneration committee. He graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor degree in Social Science in 1969. He has more than 35 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.

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Mr. Wayne CHOU
Mr. Wayne CHOU, joined the Group in July 2010. He is the chairman of audit committee and a member of remuneration committee. He graduated from Murdoch University, Australia with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1991. Mr. Chou is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of the CPA Australia. Mr. Chou has worked with two of the international accountants firms and as a research analyst with an international investment bank. He has occupied senior positions with various media group and has extensive experience in strategic planning, businesses development in the media sector across Asia. Mr. Chou has been a senior consultant of the Company from June 2008 to December 2008. Mr. Chou was appointed as a non-executive director of Media Development Authorities, a Singapore Government Regulatory Body for Media, in January 2009. He has been the managing director of Popular Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange since March 2010.

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