HKTDC appoints Sophia CHONG as Executive Director

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) announced the appointment of Sophia Chong as the Executive Director with effect from 1 October succeeding Margaret Fong, who is to retire. Ms Chong is currently a Deputy Executive Director of HKTDC.

Keeping pace

Ms Chong, Executive Director (designate), said, "I am honoured and fully aware of the responsibility on my shoulders.  The global economy is changing rapidly. Together with the HKTDC team, I will continue to keep pace with the times and leverage Hong Kong's unique advantages as a global hub, drive transformation through innovation and fully connect the local, mainland and international business communities.  This will create broader business opportunities for enterprises and inject inexhaustible impetus into Hong Kong's economy“.

Part of HKTDC for more than 30 years

Ms Chong has served HKTDC for more than 30 years. She was promoted to Deputy Executive Director in 2022 overseeing exhibition and digital businesses. She has successfully turned several exhibitions into world-leading sourcing and marketing events, led the innovation of digital commerce, created opportunities for SMEs, connected global buyers and guided HKTDC to become a leading trade promotion organisation.

Source:http://mediaroom.hktdc.com/en/pressrelease/detail/20816/HKTDC%20appoints%20Sophia%20CHONG%20as%20Executive%20Director