Ip Man Ho Leo

Hong Kong Sustainability Project Manager

• Oversaw 30+ innovative services development with yearly HKD 7 million+ revenue.
• Develop solution based on existing or proposed sustainability regulations, and market trends e.g., European Green Deal, decarbonization strategies, SBTi, etc.
• Acted as Team Leader to monitor project progress, group member's performance, identify areas of improvement, and took corrective action
• Provided Technical Advisory to global brands regarding regulatory requirement,

Key Projects

• Led cross-functional team of 10 member including sales, CS, operations, finance, etc. to develop and launch new chemical management service in six months.
• Oversaw implementation of IT tools for global client, 10+ locations, with 50+ local operation team.
• Organized client and NGO certification program for 150+ global suppliers.

Program Management

• Managed portfolio of 60+ Global accounts and USD 4M in sales.
• Provided testing, inspection, audit, sustainability advisory and solution to Global Brands.
• Established and maintained client's programs to ensure their products were in compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
• Secured high-value accounts through consultative selling, effective customer solutions and promoting compelling business opportunities.

Project Leader of HK sustainability task force.

• Monitored and reported on project risks and proposed solutions.
• Coordinated materials, charts and reports for weekly meetings.
• Project committee of SGS Green Mark development team, Biodegradability service team, Wastewater testing service team, Traceability system team.
• Analyzed key competitors to respond to competitive threats.
• Worked independently with minimal supervision

Program manager of Biodegradable testing

• Generated 4+ million HKD revenue from a standing starts and growing in coming year.
• Analyzed Market trends to identify business opportunity
• Prepared marketing materials related to concept and Urge of Biodegradability for textile industry.
• Planned and executed three successful public seminars, resulting in 50+ new leads
• Managing 3 US biggest additive suppliers and 50+ factories, helped them place their biodegradable products on market in compliance with labeling law.
• Developed a certification scheme for biodegradable products.
• Cooperated with NAMI (Research and Development Center of Hong Kong Government) to develop advanced testing method for biodegradability.
• Cooperated with Ministry of Ecology and Environment of the People's Republic of China to support drafting rule banning the import of plastic waste and non-biodegradable plastic bags.

Mask & Face covering

• Researched, interpreted, and advanced medical mask and gown factories regarding compliance of import and export regulations during COVID-19 (e.g., Test requirements, FDA registration, CE certification, MDSAP, or ISO 13485 audit).
• Successfully helped 20+ local factories to export their medical devices worldwide.

Innovative Testing & Sustainability Service

• 60% above performance target with 4+ million HKD personal sales (new business) in 2019 and 3+ million HKD sales.
• Familiar with High Performance test such as Antivirus, Antibacterial, Anti-odor, Far Infrared, RFID.
• Familiar with Recycle material certification scheme such as GRS and RCS, assisted factories in preparing technical documents and on-site audits.
• Familiar with regulatory and voluntary requirements such as REACH, CMR, CPSIA, ZDHC MRSL, and AFIRM RSL. Experienced in suggesting testing plan for different kinds of products made of different material.
• Organize seminars and webinars for Brands and Factories to introduce sustainability and related tests and audits.
• Handled 120+ factories' technical inquiries regarding regulation and market trends.

• Assisted Manager in ensuring night-time performance are up to standard. (10 persons +)
• Familiar with testing procedure and principle behind
• Modified existing workflows by rearranging procedure to increase 10-15% output.
• Performed complex data evaluations for HOKLAS accreditation.
• Responsible for daily operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of instruments.

• Developed Branch office in FoShan, Guangzhou
• Trained and supervised five sales representatives.
• Explored new market by joining local Chamber.
• Earned two awards for top salesperson with 1+ million RMB sales volume in Foshan market.
• Recommend Asset Allocation strategies based on clients' financial objectives, risk appetite, and unique circumstances.
• Exceptional understanding of wide range of investment vehicles.

• Provided training for 100+ buyers, vendors, and suppliers regarding regulation, market trends, and updated technology.
• Provided technical support for daily operations, sales, and clients.
• Monitored worldwide regulation update.
• Aligned testing procedure between affiliate. (e.g., China, Vietnam, Korea, Indonesia, US)
• Designed specific protocols for quality control and to comply with regulations in different markets.