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EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
CHAN Wai Lap, VictorCHAIRMAN
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Mr. Chan Wai Lap, Victor, was appointed as Chairman of the Group since 2017. He joined the Group in 2000 and was appointed as an Executive Director of the Company in 2006. He currently strategises the direction of the Group and also provides leadership to the Board. He manages and oversees the overall Group operations and is responsible in leading the management on various aspects of the Group such as sales and marketing, product development, investment and financing activities, as well as corporate and business development, etc.

 

Mr. Chan holds a number of public and honorary positions, such as Vice Chairman of The Hong Kong Jewellery & Jade Manufacturers Association; Vice-Chairman, Manufacturing and Member of Young Diamantaire of the Diamond Federation of Hong Kong China Ltd.; Founding Chairman of the Youth Chapter of the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council; Associate Member of YPO (Young Presidents’ Organization); Member of the Jewellery Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council; and Member of Jewellery Industry Training Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Qualification Framework. He was also a Member of International Affairs Committee of Federation of Hong Kong Industries, President of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (Hong Kong and China South Chapters) and Director of Hong Kong United Youth Association.

 

Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Chan had worked in both banking and manufacturing industry for several years. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree with double majors in Entrepreneurial Studies and Finance from Babson College in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Chan is the son of Ms. Cheng Siu Yin, Shirley.

CHENG Siu Yin, ShirleyCO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR
Chan Siu Yin Shirley

Co-Founder and Managing Director of the Group.  Ms. Cheng is also an Executive Director and holds directorship in various subsidiaries.  She is responsible for the daily operations, financial management, corporate development, sales and marketing as well as strategic planning.  She has over 50 years of experience in the jewellery industry and has been actively involved in the business development of the Group since the beginning. 

 

Ms. Cheng is a Director and Treasurer of Zonta Club of Hong Kong (2022-2024), and is Vice Chairman, an Executive Committee member and the Honorary Vice President of the Hong Kong Federation of Women.  She awarded as one of the top "100 Chinese Outstanding Women Entrepreneurs" in 2006 and was a committee member of the City of Jiangmen Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

CHAN Wai Kei, Vicki
Vicki Chan

Joined the Group in 1995. She is an Executive Director of the Company and is responsible for property development in Hong Kong, retail operation and the business administration functions in the Group. Ms. Chan graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Minor in Business Administration. Ms. Chan is a Graduate Gemologist of the Gemological Institute of America. She was Charter President of Zonta Club of Hong Kong II and Area Director of Zonta International (2010-2012), actively involved in the Zonta Community. Ms. Chan is Honorary Vice President of the Hong Kong Federation of Women. She was also an awardee of the 4th Golden Bauhinia Women Entrepreneur Award. She is the daughter of Ms. Cheng Siu Yin, Shirley.

CHAN Mei Kei, Alice
Alice Chan

Joined the Group in 2004, Ms. Chan is responsible for driving the corporate development strategy, sales and marketing functions of the Group.  She was a director of the Group’s joint venture company – Shanghai Haijin Real Estate Co., Ltd. from December 2014 to June 2018.  She is currently the General Manager of two wholly-owned subsidiaries of the Company, responsible for overseeing the property development and investments of the Group.

 

Ms. Chan holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the School of Hotel Administration of Cornell University.  She has extensive experience in the jewellery industry, including retail marketing in Hong Kong, export marketing and product development, online and offline retail operations in China.  Prior to joining the Group. She held positions at Credit Suisse First Boston in equity capital markets and Christian Dior Asia Pacific Ltd in marketing and communications New York and Hong Kong offices respectively.

 

Ms. Chan is the sister of Mr. Chan Wai Lap, Victor, the Chairman and an Executive Director of the Company, and Ms. Chan Wai Kei, Vicki, an Executive Director of the Company.  Ms. Chan is also the daughter of Ms. Cheng Siu Yin, Shirley, an Executive Director of the Company.

WONG Edward Gwon-Hing
Wong Edward

Mr. Wong joined the Group in 1998 and was appointed as Executive Director on 1st March 2014.  He is also the General Manager of Continental Jewellery (Mfg.) Limited.  Mr. Wong has over 40 years’ experience in manufacturing, sales & marketing and management in the jewellery industry.  He is responsible for overall development and management of the Group’s jewellery business.

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
YU Shiu Tin, Paul, BBS, MBE, JP

Mr. Yu was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 25th April 2005.  He is a businessman who has been actively engaged in the construction business both in the public and private sectors in Hong Kong for the last 40 years.  He is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers.  In addition to his experience in managing a construction company, he has also been actively involved in the community services of Hong Kong and has served advisory bodies of the Hong Kong Government for over 30 years. Mr. Yu was subsequently awarded as an unofficial Justice of the Peace by the Hong Kong Government in 1989 and awarded with the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2007.  During the period of March 2016 to August 2018, Mr. Yu was the Chairman and an Executive Director of K. H. Group Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange.

CHAN Ping Kuen, Derek

Mr. Chan was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director on 7th March 2008.  He has more than 30 years’ experience in logistics and has extensive experience in distribution. Mr. Chan was the Founder and Director of various logistic companies and currently a director of a private company engaging in logistics and forwarding.

SZE Irons, BBS, JP

Mr. Sze Irons, BBS, JP was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director on 2 October 2008. Mr. Sze graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Science from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, United States in 1985. Mr. Sze has extensive experience in investment and corporate management and is currently an Independent Non-executive Director of Chevalier International Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 25), Best Mart 360 Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 2360), Redco Healthy Living Company Limited (Stock Code: 2370), Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited (Stock Code: 2528) and Tongda Group Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 698), all of which are listed on the Stock Exchange. He is also an Executive Director of a private company, Hang Tung Resources Holding Limited, and holds directorship in various private companies. Mr. Sze has resigned as Independent Non-executive Director of Jianzhong Construction Development Limited (Stock Code: 589) and ST International Holdings Company Limited (now known as WebX International Holdings Company Limited) (Stock Code: 8521) on 21 November 2023 and 5 December 2023 respectively. He has resigned as Non-executive Director of China Weaving Materials Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 3778) and Bel Global Resources Holdings Limited (Stock Code: 761) (listing of which shares on the Stock Exchange has been cancelled with effect from 24 August 2018), with effect from 6 June 2019 and 21 August 2019 respectively.

 

Mr. Sze is a Standing Member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (“CPPCC”), Standing committee member of the Beijing Committee of the CPPCC and Convener of Hong Kong, the Permanent Honorary President of the Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, President of Federation of Hong Kong Beijing Organisations and the Secretary General of the Hong Kong Coalition. He is also elected as a member of Election Committee of the Chief Executive of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. Mr. Sze was appointed Justice of the Peace and awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2011 and 2015 respectively.

CHEUNG Chi Fai, Frank

Mr. Cheung was appointed as an Independent Non-Executive Director and a member of the Audit Committee of the Board on 7th April 2010.  He is currently the Chief Financial Officer and Company Secretary of China Weaving Materials Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange. He has over 25 years’ experience in accounting, finance and administration and has held senior positions in multinational companies.  He obtained his MBA from University of Technology, Sydney, Australia.  He is an associate member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.

 

From March 2016 to August 2018, Mr. Cheung was an Independent Non-Executive Director of K. H. Group Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange. From March 2009 to July 2011, he was a part-time tutor at the Open University of Hong Kong (now known as Hong Kong Metropolitan University). From March 2004 to November 2007, he was an Executive Director of Sun Innovation Holdings Limited (now known as Digital Domain Holdings Limited), a company listed on the Stock Exchange, and was also the Chief Financial Officer from March 2007 to February 2008. He was an Independent Director of LJ International Inc. (NASDAQ: JADE), a company listed on NASDAQ from June 2007 to October 2007.  From January 2001 to December 2003, he was a Director of e-Lux (Hong Kong) Limited (now known as Quants Capital (Hong Kong) Limited), a subsidiary of e-Lux Corporation (JASDAQ: 6811) (now known as Quants Inc.), in charge of value-added telecommunications services in Hong Kong, Taiwan and China. He was the group financial controller and a director of New Media Corporation, a subsidiary of e-New Media Company Limited, a company listed on the Stock Exchange (now known as ENM Holdings Limited) from 1995 to 1999 and 1999 to 2000, respectively.

YAM Tat Wing

Mr. Yam joined the Group in 2011 and was appointed as Executive Director of the Group on 1st March 2014.  He was re-designated to Non-Executive Director and Independence Non-Executive Director with effect from 1 January 2017 and 8 February 2024, respectively.  Mr. Yam obtained a certificate in Personnel Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic (now known as The Hong Kong Polytechnic University).

 

Prior to joining the Group, Mr. Yam served in the Hong Kong Police Force for over 37 years. He was previously the Deputy Commissioner of Operations from January 2007 to March 2010. Mr. Yam has extensive experience in leadership, public administration and crisis management. During his career in the Police Force, Mr. Yam was awarded with the Silver Bauhinia Star Medal, Colonial Police Long Service Medal with 3rd clasp, the Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service, the Hong Kong Police Medal for Distinguished Service and Chief Executives Commendation. In August 2011, he was appointed as an Affiliated Fellow of Wu Yee Sun College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong for a term of five years, and was extended for another five years in August 2016. Mr. Yam ceased being an Affiliated Fellow of the Wu Yee Sun College since August 2021. He was appointed as an Honorary Chairman of International Legal Commercial Elites Association in 2021.

COMPANY SERCRETARY
HUI Chun Lam
DIRECTORS OF SUBSIDIARIES
2023/2024

The names of all Directors who have served on the boards of the subsidiaries of Continental Holdings Limited during the year ended 30 June 2023 are set out below:

CHAN Wai Lap, Victor

CHENG Siu Yin, Shirley

CHAN Wai Kei, Vicki

CHAN Mei Kei, Alice

WONG Edward Gwon-hing

LEE Sai Wan

POON Sek Hang, Arthur

Laurence BLUNT

COMMEMORATION
Dr. CHAN Sing Chuk, Charles, BBS, JPA FORMER CHAIRMAN AND CO-FOUNDER OF THE GROUP
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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Continental co-founder, Dr. Chan Sing Chuk, Charles BBS, JP who passed away in January 2023, surrounded by his loved ones.

 

Dr. Chan was an iconic pioneer who, together with his wife and co-founder Ms. Shirley Cheng, inspired a modern approach to jewellery manufacturing. In 1975, Dr. Chan established the very first modern, standardized jewellery factory through the creation of Continental Jewellery (MFG) Ltd. With knowledge gained from the United States of America and alongside Ms. Cheng, he introduced ground-breaking techniques in jewellery production, including lost-wax casting and specially designed mass production assembly lines. The Continental model was a truly revolutionary concept at that time and changed the face of jewellery manufacturing. It was quickly recognized as a success and earned a reputation as one of the world’s leading jewellery manufacturers and exporters.

 

Although Dr. Chan is no longer with us, the examples that he set through his meticulous work ethic, self-discipline and considered wisdom continue to guide the Group’s management on a day-to-day basis. Everyone at Continental will endeavour to embrace his spirit, mirroring his pursuit of excellence and passion for business. His vision and heart will forever be with us.