Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Notable Directorships
Government Appointments
Non Government Appointments
Industry Service And Committees
Membership Of Clubs And Associations
Employment Records
Hobbies and Interests
Timeline
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ALEX WONG PO HANG, JP

Summary

With a distinguished 30-year tenure in leadership roles at leading Asian corporations, including Swire Group, Cathay Pacific, AIA, and ING, I have developed a keen expertise in strategic planning and robust management. My professional path is characterized by a zeal for devising and actualizing business strategies that have driven consistent international expansion for these esteemed organizations.

I am dedicated to steering business projects to successful outcomes while adhering to ethical practices. My present focus is on mentoring the upcoming generation of business leaders to adopt ESG principles, fostering a commitment to environmental care and societal benefit. I am committed to ensuring that the journey toward success is synonymous with sustainability and integrity.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
12.2006 - 12.2008

General Manager

ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2004 - 03.2006

General Manager

ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd.
01.2004 - 08.2004

Vice President & General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
03.1999 - 03.2003

Vice President & General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
11.1997 - 02.1999

Director

John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd.
02.1994 - 02.1998

Chairman

Swire Travel Ltd.
04.1995 - 10.1997

Chief Executive Officer

Royal Insurance Co. of America.
01.1991 - 05.1994

Director & General Manager

Taikoo Royal Insurance Co. Ltd.
09.1981 - 03.1994

Senior Management in various departments

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
07.1970 - 08.1981

Education

China Affairs Program -

Tsinghua University
China
01.1996

Summer Executive Program -

Stanford University
US
01.1993

Management Course -

Oxford University
UK
01.1980

International Marketing Program -

Harvard University
US
01.1970

Business B.A. Hons -

University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong
01.1967

Major in English Chinese and History -

La Salle College
Hong Kong
01.1964

Notable Directorships

  • Napital Group Ltd.
  • John Swire & Sons (China) Ltd.
  • John Swire & Sons (Hong Kong) Ltd.
  • Paofoong Insurance Co (HK) Ltd.
  • Swire Insurance (Agency) Ltd.
  • Swire Insurance Brokers Ltd.
  • Swire Insurance Holdings Ltd.
  • Swire Insurance Ltd.
  • Swire Insurance Management Services Co. Ltd.
  • Swire Life Consultants Ltd.
  • Swire Pacific Insurance Brokers (Bermuda) Ltd.
  • Swire Travel Ltd. (Chairman)
  • Taikoo Royal Insurance
  • Taikoo Travel Agency Ltd., Taiwan
  • Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd (Alternate Director)
  • Garden Hotels (Holdings) Ltd (Alternate Director)

Government Appointments

  • Justice of the Peace, 06/01/93
  • Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme Council Member, 08/01/86, 11/01/97
  • Insurance Advisory Committee Member, 01/01/90, 11/01/97
  • HK Export Credit Insurance Corporation Chairman, 01/01/99, 01/01/03
  • Kwai Chung Hospital Governing Committee, 11/01/93, 09/01/99
  • HK Council for Academic Accreditation Council Member, 06/01/94, 09/01/99
  • Hong Kong Baptist University Council Member, 01/01/96, 12/01/98

Non Government Appointments

  • Hong Kong Federation of Insurers Governing Committee, 06/01/94, 07/01/98
  • Insurance Claims Complaint Bureau Board Member, 03/01/90, 05/01/94
  • University of Hong Kong Career Advisory Member, 04/01/94, 11/01/97
  • Hong Kong Technical College Chai Wan Advisory Board of Business Administration Chairman, 10/01/94, 11/01/97
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong Appointments Board Member, 07/01/95
  • University of Hong Kong China Committee Member, 07/01/95
  • Foundation for Educational Development & Research Founding Member, 09/01/95

Industry Service And Committees

  • Insurance Institute of Hong Kong, Member, 1983, 1988
  • Fire Association of Hong Kong, Member and Chairman, 1988, 1990
  • Motor Insurers’ Bureau of Hong Kong, Council Member, 1987, 1992
  • Travel Industry Council Board, Director, 09/01/90, 09/01/93

Membership Of Clubs And Associations

  • Hong Kong Club
  • Kowloon Cricket Club
  • Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club
  • The Rotary Club of Hong Kong
  • Hong Kong Country Club

Employment Records

  • American International Assurance Co. Ltd., Shanghai, China, 12/01/06, 12/01/08, General Manager
  • ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd., Beijing, China, 09/01/04, 03/01/06, General Manager
  • ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd., Dalian, China, 01/01/04, 08/01/04, General Manager
  • American International Assurance Co. Ltd., Guangzhou, China, 03/01/99, 03/01/03, Vice President & General Manager
  • American International Assurance Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, 11/01/97, 02/01/99, Vice President & General Manager
  • Swire Travel Ltd., Hong Kong, 04/01/95, 10/01/97, Chairman
  • John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd., Hong Kong, 02/01/94, 02/01/98, Director
  • Royal Insurance Co. of America., Taiwan, 01/01/91, 05/01/94, Chief Executive Officer
  • Taikoo Royal Insurance Co. Ltd., Hong Kong, 09/01/81, 03/01/94, Director & General Manager
  • Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd, Hong Kong, 07/01/70, 08/01/81, Senior Management in various departments

Hobbies and Interests

ESG, Reading, Art, Chinese Calligraphy, Chinese Opera, Photography & Travelling.

Timeline

General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
12.2006 - 12.2008

General Manager

ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd.
09.2004 - 03.2006

General Manager

ING Capital Life Insurance Company Ltd.
01.2004 - 08.2004

Vice President & General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
03.1999 - 03.2003

Vice President & General Manager

American International Assurance Co. Ltd.
11.1997 - 02.1999

Chairman

Swire Travel Ltd.
04.1995 - 10.1997

Director

John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd.
02.1994 - 02.1998

Chief Executive Officer

Royal Insurance Co. of America.
01.1991 - 05.1994

Director & General Manager

Taikoo Royal Insurance Co. Ltd.
09.1981 - 03.1994

Senior Management in various departments

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd
07.1970 - 08.1981

China Affairs Program -

Tsinghua University

Summer Executive Program -

Stanford University

Management Course -

Oxford University

International Marketing Program -

Harvard University

Business B.A. Hons -

University of Hong Kong

Major in English Chinese and History -

La Salle College
ALEX WONG PO HANG, JP