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Directors and Senior Management

Directors and Senior Management

Mr. LO Lok Fung Kenneth

Chairman of the Board and Executive Director

Mr. LO Lok Fung Kenneth (羅樂風), aged 85, is the Chairman of the Board and an Executive Director. He is also the chairman of the Nomination Committee of the Company and a member of the Remuneration Committee of the Company. He co-founded the Group with Mrs. Yvonne LO in 1970. Mr. Kenneth LO has been a director of the Company since its establishment in January 1993. With over 60 years of experience in the apparel manufacturing industry, he has been instrumental in developing the Group into a world leader. Mr. Kenneth LO stepped down as the Chief Executive Officer in December 2007. As Chairman, he has assumed the role of strategic thinker and change driver – he devotes his time to anticipating and identifying opportunities and risks in the industry and how they may have an impact on the Group’s business. In addition, Mr. Kenneth LO is committed to developing and driving the corporate culture, business ethics and sustainability, which are memorialised in his book “For The Greater Good – Becoming The World’s No. 1 Apparel Maker”, published in 2016.

Mr. Kenneth LO received the Businessperson of the Year award of the DHL and South China Morning Post Hong Kong Business Awards in 2021 that recognised his outstanding achievements in environmental, social and governance, entrepreneurship and good corporate governance in dealing with challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. He received the Industrialist of the Year Award of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries in 2012 for his contribution to industrial development and to society. He won the Ernst Young Entrepreneur of the Year China Award (Hong Kong/Macau Region) in 2014 and the DHL and South China Morning Post Hong Kong Business Award (Owner-Operator Category) in 2016.

Mr. Kenneth LO is currently an honorary fellow of the Vocational Training Council in Hong Kong, as well as a guest professor at Yunnan University(雲南大學）. He is also the honorary chairman of the CEO Club of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, a fellow of The Hong Kong Management Association, the honorary president and a committee member of the Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers’ Association, Limited. In addition, Mr. Kenneth LO involves in charity work and environmental protection. He has been a director and chairman of the Windshield Charitable Foundation(宏施慈善基金） since November 2001, a director of World Green Organisation Limited since May 2013 and an honorary advisor to the Agency for Volunteer Service since September 2018. Mr. Kenneth LO is the founder of Crystal Climate Charity Foundation (“CCCF”) and has served as the chairman since its establishment in November 2022. CCCF is a charitable trust committed to promoting education on climate change as well as to relieving poverty due to climate change in Hong Kong and the operating countries of the Group, including but not limited to Bangladesh, Cambodia, Mainland China, Sri Lanka and Vietnam.

Mr. Kenneth LO is the husband of Mrs. Yvonne LO (the Vice Chairman and an Executive Director), and father of Mr. Andrew LO (an Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer) and Mr. Howard LO (an Executive Director and a senior vice president).

Mrs. LO CHOY Yuk Ching Yvonne

Vice Chairman of the Board and Executive Director

Mrs. LO CHOY Yuk Ching Yvonne (羅蔡玉清), aged 79, is the Vice Chairman of the Board and an Executive Director. She co-founded the Group with Mr. Kenneth LO in 1970. She has been a director of the Company since its establishment in January 1993. Since the Group’s establishment, Mrs. Yvonne LO has overseen the finance and administrative functions and has over 50 years of business management experience.

Mr. LO Ching Leung Andrew

Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

Mr. LO Ching Leung Andrew (羅正亮), aged 59, is the Chief Executive Officer of the Group and has been an Executive Director since March 1994. With around 30 years of experience in the apparel manufacturing industry, Mr. Andrew LO is now primarily responsible for formulating and overseeing the overall development strategies and operations of the Group. He first joined the Group in 1988, starting in the production department of the sweater division and has since risen through the ranks. He served as Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Group from 2003 to 2007, and was promoted to the Chief Executive Officer of the Group in 2008. He is also the chairman of each of the Corporate Development Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the Company.

Mr. WONG Sing Wah

Executive Director and President of Knits Divisions

Mr. WONG Sing Wah (黃星華), aged 61, has been an Executive Director since January 2011. He is currently the president of knits division and is primarily responsible for overseeing the lifestyle wear, the sportswear and outdoor apparel and the sweater divisions, supporting corporate functions and setting up strategies and governance policy. Mr. Dennis WONG initially joined the Group as an assistant merchandiser of the sweater division in May 1983, then serving as overseas sales manager from 1986 and later overseas operation manager until 1990. Mr. Dennis WONG re-joined the Group in June 1996 as sales manager of the lifestyle wear division, and has held various positions since then. He served as sales senior manager until March 2000, and successively as assistant general manager of the Japan operation until August 2003, deputy general manager of the Japan operation until January 2004, deputy general manager-operations until October 2004, general manager of sales and operations until June 2007 and, subsequently, the president (t-shirt operation) until December 2011. He is also a member of the Corporate Development Committee of the Company.

Mr. LO Howard Ching Ho

Executive Director and Senior Vice President (Sales and Operations) of Knits Divisions

Mr. LO Howard Ching Ho (羅正豪), aged 45, has been an Executive Director and a member of the Corporate Development Committee of the Company since January 2021. Mr. Howard LO was appointed senior vice president of sales and operations of knits division in April 2014. He joined the Group in September 2005, becoming an executive trainee until March 2007. He then transferred to the lifestyle wear division and served as assistant manager-merchandising from April 2007 to August 2007, assistant general manager of sales from September 2007 to July 2008, assistant general manager from August 2008 to December 2010 and general manager of sales and operations from January 2011 to March 2014. Before joining the Group, Mr. Howard LO worked at Citigroup from 2001 to 2005. He received one of the Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong in 2016.

Mr. WONG Chi Fai

Non-executive Director

Mr. WONG Chi Fai (王志輝), aged 64, was re-designated from an Executive Director to a Non-executive Director with effect from 1 February 2023. He was an Executive Director from March 1994 to January 2023.

Mr. LEE Kean Phi Mark

Non-executive Director

Mr. LEE Kean Phi Mark , aged 51, was appointed a Non-executive Director with effect from 1 February 2022. He is a member of each of the Corporate Development Committee and the Sustainability Committee of the Company. He was previously the Senior Vice President of Crystal SL Global Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company, from 2017 to 2020 and is currently a director and legal representative of some of the Group’s subsidiaries.

Mr. Mark LEE was appointed an executive director and the chief executive officer of Sing Lun Holdings Pte Ltd (“Sing Lun”) in 2003. Sing Lun is a privately-owned enterprise, operating a diverse range of business interests worldwide. The Sing Lun group, with key business interests that include industrial activities, investments and real estate, was awarded the EY- Standard Chartered Family Business Award of Excellence in 2018. Sing Lun was previously listed on the Singapore Stock Exchange between 2000 and 2008. Prior to that, Mr. Mark LEE was an executive director of Bowen Distribution Pte Ltd from 2001 to 2002, having been general manager of Sing Lun & Company Pte Ltd from 1999 to 2000 before which he held various positions in marketing and product management at CSA Distribution Pte Ltd from 1997 to 1999.

Mr. Mark LEE has over 20 years’ experience in the apparel industry. In recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit, Mr. Mark LEE was awarded “Most Outstanding Entrepreneur” during the Asia Pacific Entrepreneur Awards 2010 in Singapore. He is also the winner of the prestigious EY Entrepreneur of The Year – Manufacturing in 2015. In 2016, Mr. Mark LEE was one of 30 members of the Committee for Future Economy (CFE) setup by the Prime Minister in 2016 to position Singapore well for the future.

Mr. Mark LEE is currently a Nominated Member of Parliament of Singapore and a board member of Singapore National Heritage Board. He is the Chairman of Singapore’s Asian Civilisations Museum. Mr. Mark LEE is a current council member of the Singapore Business Federation, holding the position of vice chairman/honorary treasurer, chairman of the Human Capital Action Committee and advisor to the Young Business Leaders Network. He is a council member of the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce & Industry (“SCCCI”) and is the chairman of the Youth Business and Sustainability Committee of SCCCI.

He is an advisor to and a past president of the Singapore Fashion Council (SFC) (formerly known as the Singapore Textile and Fashion Federation (Taff)), and past chairman of the Textile and Fashion Federation Training Centre (TaF.tc) academic and examination board from 2014 to 2020. Mr. Mark LEE graduated from Monash University with a bachelor’s degree in business marketing in 1996.

Mr. CHANG George Ka Ki

Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. CHANG George Ka Ki (張家騏), aged 72, has been an Independent Non-executive Director since the initial public offer of the Company in November 2017. He is the chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of each of the Remuneration Committee and Corporate Development Committee of the Company. Mr. CHANG has spent much of his career in accounting and auditing thus possesses solid professional knowledge in these areas. He also served as the deputy group controller of the Group from 1984 to 1986.

Mr. MAK Wing Sum Alvin

Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. MAK Wing Sum Alvin (麥永森), aged 71, has been an Independent Non-executive Director since the initial public offer of the Company in November 2017. He is the chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Corporate Development Committee of the Company. After working in Citibank for over 26 years, Mr. MAK retired on 1 May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong corporate finance business, the regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Mr. MAK is also an independent non-executive director of the following companies which are all listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange: Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited (Stock Code: 0590), Lai Fung Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 1125), Hong Kong Technology Venture Company Limited (Stock Code: 1137) and K Cash Corporation Limited (Stock Code: 2483). He was previously an independent non-executive director of Goldpac Group Limited (Stock Code: 3315) from November 2013 to May 2024 and I.T Limited (Stock Code: 0999) from March 2012 to December 2019.

Mr. WONG Siu Kee

Independent Non-executive Director

Mr. WONG Siu Kee (黃紹基), aged 68, was appointed an Independent Non-executive Director on 4 June 2021. He is a member of each of the Audit Committee, the Remuneration Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Corporate Development Committee of the Company.

Mr. Kent WONG is an executive director and Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“CTF”) (listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange; Stock Code: 1929), being responsible for CTF’s overall corporate management, strategy and operations.

Mr. Kent WONG has over 45 years’ diverse experience in the jewellery industry with a proven track record in business development in China as well as in corporate operations and management. He has been feted with the highest accolade of the JNA Awards 2020, the “Lifetime Achievement Award”, for his outstanding lifetime achievements and contributions to the global jewellery community. He also received “Extraordinary 40” Awards from Jewellery World Awards in 2023. Mr. Kent WONG was awarded Director of The Year Awards 2015 by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors in December 2015. He was ranked the 1st place as the “Best CEO” by Institutional Investors 2023 All-Asia Executive Team Rankings, in Asia (ex-Mainland China) in the Consumer/ Discretionary sector, combined vote type; was recognised Best IR by Chairman/ CEO by Hong Kong Investor Relations Association in 2023; and has also been named as “Asia’s Best CEO (Investor Relations)” by Corporate Governance Asia, an authoritative regional journal on corporate governance, at its Asian Excellence Awards in 2023 and 2024.

Mr. Kent WONG is dedicated to giving back to the community and the industry through his participation in public or non-profit organisations. He serves as a member of the 2024 Fair Organising Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council for its Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, a council member of The Hong Kong Management Association, chairman of the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong, chairman of the supervising committee of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Jewellers’& Goldsmiths’ Employees’ Association, a permanent honorary president of the Kowloon Gold Silver and Jewel Merchants’ Staff Association, and a board member of CIBJO, the World Jewellery Confederation. He is also president of the executive committee 2022/2024 of Youth Outreach.

Mrs. MAK TANG Pik Yee Agnes, MH, JP

Independent Non-executive Director

Mrs. MAK TANG Pik Yee Agnes (麥鄧碧儀), aged 68, was appointed an Independent Non-executive Director on 15 June 2022. She is a member of each of the Audit Committee, the Nomination Committee and the Corporate Development Committee of the Company.

Mrs. MAK was previously the executive director of the Hong Kong Productivity Council (“HKPC”) from 2010 to 2017. During her seven-year tenure at HKPC, Mrs. MAK substantially strengthened HKPC’s corporate governance, infrastructure facilities and support services. She introduced certain innovative technologies, such as independent software testing and certification services, 3D printing, robotics, industry 4.0 and other smart manufacturing technologies to assist local businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises, to acquire the necessary technical and management competence to exploit new opportunities in high value-added markets. Under her capable leadership, the HKPC built a solid foundation in developing both its corporate governance and its technical competence.

Mrs. MAK has over 30 years’ solid experience in the Information Technology sector. Before joining HKPC, she held senior positions in various telecommunications companies, private enterprises and public bodies from 1991 to 2007, namely, The Gap (Far East) Limited, Tradelink Electronic Document Services Limited, British American Tobacco China, the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority, Sunday Communications Limited and PCCW Mobile. She previously devised strategic plans and road maps of corporate development for companies in different industries and was responsible for formulating and implementing corporate governance systems together with re-engineering business processes, in order to build and develop corporate teams while also strengthening relationships with business partners.

While Mrs. MAK has been successful in developing her career, she is also firmly committed to serving the community by promoting IT education and the application of Information Technology. She previously served as the President of the Hong Kong Computer Society (1995-1998), the Chairman of the Faculty Advisory Committee of the Faculty of Science of Hong Kong Baptist University (2011-2014), the Chairman of the Committee on Information Technology Training and Development of the Vocational Training Council (2007-2013), the Vice-chairman of the Employees Retraining Board (2009-2011), a director of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (2009-2010), a member of Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (2007-2010), a member of the Social Welfare Advisory Committee (2007-2013) and a member of the Steering Committee on the Promotion of Electric Vehicles under the jurisdiction of the Financial Secretary (2015-2021). In addition, Mrs. MAK was appointed the Chairperson of the Information & Communications Technology Industry Training Advisory Committee of the Education Bureau (2013-2021). She currently serves as one of its member and has successfully formulated the Specification of Competency Standards (SCS) for the industry with industry practitioners. Mrs. MAK is currently a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and is also a member of its special committee on Elderly Housing and audit committee.

Mrs. MAK was recognised as one of the “Ten Outstanding Young Persons in Hong Kong” in 1995. She was conferred the title of Distinguished Fellow by the Hong Kong Computer Society in 1999. She was appointed Justice of the Peace in 2002, awarded the Medal of Honour by the HKSAR Government in 2007 and conferred the status of Honorary Fellow by the Vocational Training Council in 2008.

Mr. LI Wai Kwan

Chief Financial Officer

Mr. LI Wai Kwan (李偉君), aged 52, was appointed Chief Financial Officer on 1 December 2018. He is a member of the Corporate Development Committee of the Company.

Mr. WONG Ho

President of Denim Division

Mr. WONG Ho (黃河), aged 57, was appointed the president of the denim division in January 2016. Mr. WONG Ho joined the Group as a quality control supervisor of the lifestyle wear division in October 1992 and has held various positions. He was transferred to the denim division and served as operation manager from 1999, prior to being promoted to general manager. Mr. WONG Ho obtained a higher diploma in textiles and clothing studies from the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now known as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University) in 1989.