CHAN Chun Hoo, Thomas (Executive Director) Chairman
Mr. Chan joined the Group in 1967. He has been the principal driving force behind the growth, global expansion and diversification of the Group's business activities into multiple segments and markets. His decision to take on the promotional toy business in 1985 led to the evolution of the Group from a manufacturing entity into a pure toy development and marketing group. The Group's high level of productivity is attributable to his guiding management principles of creativity, flexibility and simplicity. Mr. Chan is also the chairman of the board of Playmates Holdings Limited.
CHOW Yu Chun, Alexander (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Chow was appointed to his current position in July 2007 when he joined the Group. He is a fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants of the United Kingdom and a CPA of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He has over 30 years of experience in commercial, financial and investment management in Hong Kong and China. Mr. Chow was formerly an independent non-executive director of Playmates Holdings Limited and resigned from this appointment in December 2007. Mr. Chow is also a director of New World China Land Limited, Top Form International Limited and Yu Ming Investments Limited.
LEE Ching Kwok, Rin (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Lee was appointed to his current position in July 2007 when he joined the Group. He has over 30 years of experience as a legal practitioner in the fields of property and financing, and was a partner and consultant in one of Hong Kong's largest law firms. Mr. Lee is a solicitor admitted to practise in Hong Kong and England and Wales. He also serves as an adviser to a number of private companies and organizations.
NOVAK, Lou Robert (Executive Director) President
Mr. Novak joined the Group in 2001. Prior to joining the Group, he held a number of senior management positions at major toy companies including Mattel, Hasbro, Galoob and Coleco. As a veteran of the toy industry and with broad senior executive management experience in a number of leading companies, he brings with him a wealth of diverse business experience, outstanding management skills and a comprehensive understanding of the consumer products, and the entertainment and retail industries.
TO Shu Sing, Sidney (Executive Director)
Mr. To joined the Group in 1986. Prior to joining the Group, he had 9 years of experience with multi-national marketing and manufacturing companies. Over the years, he has served the Group in a number of functional areas including sales and marketing, licensing, strategic business development and corporate communication. He holds an Executive Master of Business Administration degree from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia, Canada. Mr. To is also an executive director of Playmates Holdings Limited.
YANG, Victor (Independent Non-Executive Director)
Mr. Yang was appointed to his current position in July 2007 when he joined the Group. He is a founding partner of Messrs. Boughton Peterson Yang Anderson, Solicitors, Hong Kong SAR and he is also a qualified lawyer in Canada and the United Kingdom. Mr. Yang has over 30 years experience in legal practice primarily in the areas of corporate finance and commercial law, mergers, acquisitions and taxation. He is presently a governor of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, a member of the Major Sports Events Committee of the Home Affairs Bureau, Hong Kong SAR and a director of the Hong Kong Foundation for UBC Limited and was a board member of the Canadian International School in Hong Kong. Mr. Yang is also a director of Lei Shing Hong Limited, Media Chinese International Limited, China Agri-Industries Holdings Limited and Eupa International Corporation.
