Chief Technology Officer
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Ref: EDO028/23, 8498
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a multi-disciplinary organisation established by statute in 1967 to promote productivity excellence through relentless drive of world-class advanced technologies and innovative service offerings to support Hong Kong enterprises. To promote productivity excellence to support Hong Kong firms operating in GBA, HKPC has also established operations in the Mainland China.
To meet the growth of HKPC business, we are looking for a seasoned executive for the post of Chief Technology Officer to drive R&D and lead the technological business in GBA (including Hong Kong) in pursuance of the vision to bolster Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub.
Job Description
Who we are looking for:
- Creativity in new ideas and future focus vision.
- Collaboration with colleagues and the community at large.
- Work Smart, Play Smart!
What you will do:
- Formulate, drive and execute strategies and plans on R&D of HKPC and Mainland subsidiaries to strengthen the competitive edge of HKPC
- Formulate technology roadmaps with pulse on international technology trends, enterprises and industry needs, develop emerging technologies and drive the execution
- Lead business divisions to champion R&D results, particularly for smart manufacturing technology applications
- Establish network with industrial and research institutes in Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas
- Pursue collaboration with strategic key accounts across multiple disciplines and stakeholders in Hong Kong and Mainland China
- Lead the development of joint technology labs with Hong Kong, Mainland and overseas partners
- Establish a HKPC Innovation and Technology Institute with GBA partners to promote R&D collaboration and technology commercialisation
- Support HKPC and Hong Kong companies to access Mainland research funding
- Based in Hong Kong and the Mainland China, and responsible for Mainland operations
You will be a good fit if you have/are:
- Bachelor degree or above in Science, Engineering or equivalent
- 20 years or more working experience with sizable organisations in innovative and manufacturing industries, in which more than 10 years in management roles with strong business acumen
- Proven experience in developing new technology applications in any area, such as intelligent manufacturing, robotics, smart products or services (using AI / big data or other advanced technologies), smart mobility, smart city, etc
- Proven track record in applied R&D technology commercialisation for a spectrum of advance technology areas
- Extensive network with industry players, research institutes and Mainland government authorities
- Strategic mindset and capabilities to define technology roadmap and implement strategies for new businesses and able to resolve challenging business and operational issues
- Strong sense of corporate governance and risk management
- Good command of English and Chinese
Note: Applicant may be considered for other positions if not matching the requirements of the subject position.
What we offer and What you’ll like here:
- Exciting new technology development (e.g. IoT, 5G, LoRA, AI etc.) to actualize your creative ideas
- Opportunities to work with our innovative and vibrant talents
- Embracing work flexibility (including Flexi-work hour and Flexi-location)
- Dynamic and energetic culture with smart outfits and sport shoes
- Academic training scholarship to take your career up a notch
- Dental benefit
- Medical benefits from Day-1 with extended coverage to dependent(s)
Apply now if you’re ready to take the challenge! Do not miss this opportunity to join us to Create Value and “MAKE SMART SMARTER”!
HKPC will take into consideration both the quantitative and qualitative requirements of the post when selecting the suitable candidates. A competitive salary package commensurate with academic qualifications and experience will be offered. The successful candidate will be employed on a fixed-term contract basis, which is renewable subject to appointee’s performance and the Council’s development needs.
HKPC is being represented in this search by Egon Zehnder International Limited. Interested parties are invited to apply by sending an application, together with a personal resume, or nominate a candidate to the following on/ before 6 March 2023:
Mr Victor Chan
Egon Zehnder International Limited
Email: HKPC-CTO@egonzehnder.com
Tel: (852) 2918 7630
Personal data collected will be used for recruitment purposes only. Candidates not invited for interviews within 8 weeks may consider their applications unsuccessful and the applications will be disposed by HKPC within 12 months.