BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEES’ MEMBERS
Audit Committee
Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in March 2012. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.Mr. Mak is an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of each of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of Goldpac Group Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of each of the audit committee and remuneration committee of Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited; an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of Hong Kong Television Network Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the remuneration committee and a member of each of the nomination committee and the corporate development committee of Crystal International Group Limited; and an independent non-executive director of Lai Fung Holdings Limited, all of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is also a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and the chairman of its audit committee, and a member of each of the remuneration committee and the special committee on investment.
Mr. Mak, after working in Citibank for over 25 years, went into his retirement in May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he had held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong’s corporate finance business, regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Before joining Citibank in 1985, Mr. Mak was an audit group manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers). He worked for Coopers & Lybrand for eight years, five of which was in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. He is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Executive Directors
- Mr. SHAM Kar Wai
is an Executive Director, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He is also a member of each of the Executive Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. He founded the Group in November 1988 with his brother, Mr. Sham Kin Wai. Mr. Sham Kar Wai is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the fashion retail industry and has established an extensive network of contacts with international design houses.
- Mr. SHAM Kin Wai
is an Executive Director and the Chief Creative Officer of the Company. He is also a member of the Executive Committee. Since founding the Group with his brother, Mr. Sham Kar Wai, in November 1988, his principal focus has been on merchandising and product design for the Company. As the Chief Creative Officer of the Company, Mr. Sham Kin Wai has over 30 years of experience in the fashion retail industry and is responsible for the creative and aesthetic aspects of the Group’s business. He has also been instrumental in creating the interior design concepts for the stores.
- Mr. CHAN Wai Kwan
is an Executive Director of the Company. He is also the Chief Executive Officer of I.T China; a member of the Executive Committee; a director of the joint venture between Galeries Lafayette and the Company; and a director of the joint venture between Kenzo and the Company. Mr. Chan is responsible for the development of the Group’s business and operations in the PRC. He joined the Group in January 2006. Mr. Chan has over 25 years’ PRC experience gained from multinational companies across fashion retailing, garment sourcing and production sectors. Mr. Chan is a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He holds a Master degree in Business Administration from the University of Hull and a Bachelor’s degree of Arts (Honour) in Accountancy from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
- Mr. SHAM Kar Wai
- Independent Non-Executive Directors
- Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2006. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Remuneration Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Mr. Goutenmacher is an independent non-executive director, a member of each of the audit committee and nomination committee of South Shore Holdings Limited (formerly known as The 13 Holdings Limited). He was also an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, remuneration committee, executive committee and nomination committee of Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited from 2010 to 2015. Both aforementioned companies are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Goutenmacher was a director and the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of PLUKKA Limited, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited, from 2015 to January 2017. Mr. Goutenmacher holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. Mr. Goutenmacher has been with Richemont Luxury Group, S.A. (“Richemont”), one of the world leading luxury goods groups, for over 30 years. He has been the managing director and chief executive officer of several prestigious brands, like Cartier and Piaget, encompassed by Richemont. After retiring as the regional chief executive of Richemont Asia Pacific Limited, Mr. Goutenmacher is now running a marketing consultancy firm, Gouten Consulting Limited, and is a director of this consultancy company. - Dr. WONG Tin Yau, Kelvin, JP
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2007. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee. Dr. Wong is an executive director, a deputy managing director, the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the executive committee of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Dr. Wong is the Chairman and was a member (2015-2018) of Financial Reporting Council and a member of Operations Review Committee of Independent Commission Against Corruption. He was the Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (2009-2014), a Non-executive Director of Securities and Futures Commission (2012-2018), the Chairman of Investor and Financial Education Council (2017-2018), a member of Main Board and GEM Listing Committees of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (2007-2013) and a member of Standing Committee on Company Law Reform (2010-2016).
Dr. Wong is currently an Independent Non-executive Director of China ZhengTong Auto Services Holdings Limited and Huarong International Financial Holdings Limited. He was also an Independent Non-executive Director of Asia Investment Finance Group Limited and Mingfa Group (International) Company Limited. All the aforementioned companies are listed in Hong Kong. In addition, he is an Independent Non-executive Director of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and Bank of Qingdao Co., Ltd., companies dual listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., a company dual listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Dr. Wong obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from Andrews University in Michigan, the USA in 1992 and his Doctor of Business Administration degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2007. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2013. - Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in March 2012. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Mak is an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of each of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of Goldpac Group Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of each of the audit committee and remuneration committee of Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited; an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of Hong Kong Television Network Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the remuneration committee and a member of each of the nomination committee and the corporate development committee of Crystal International Group Limited; and an independent non-executive director of Lai Fung Holdings Limited, all of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is also a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and the chairman of its audit committee, and a member of each of the remuneration committee and the special committee on investment.
Mr. Mak, after working in Citibank for over 25 years, went into his retirement in May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he had held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong’s corporate finance business, regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Before joining Citibank in 1985, Mr. Mak was an audit group manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers). He worked for Coopers & Lybrand for eight years, five of which was in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. He is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER
- Audit Committee
- Dr. WONG Tin Yau, Kelvin, JP (Chairman)
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2007. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company’s Audit Committee. Dr. Wong is an executive director, a deputy managing director, the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee and a member of the executive committee of COSCO SHIPPING Ports Limited, a company listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
Dr. Wong is the Chairman and was a member (2015-2018) of Financial Reporting Council and a member of Operations Review Committee of Independent Commission Against Corruption. He was the Chairman of The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (2009-2014), a Non-executive Director of Securities and Futures Commission (2012-2018), the Chairman of Investor and Financial Education Council (2017-2018), a member of Main Board and GEM Listing Committees of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (2007-2013) and a member of Standing Committee on Company Law Reform (2010-2016).
Dr. Wong is currently an Independent Non-executive Director of China ZhengTong Auto Services Holdings Limited and Huarong International Financial Holdings Limited. He was also an Independent Non-executive Director of Asia Investment Finance Group Limited and Mingfa Group (International) Company Limited. All the aforementioned companies are listed in Hong Kong. In addition, he is an Independent Non-executive Director of Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. and Bank of Qingdao Co., Ltd., companies dual listed in Hong Kong and Shenzhen, and Shanghai Fosun Pharmaceutical (Group) Co., Ltd., a company dual listed in Hong Kong and Shanghai.
Dr. Wong obtained his Master of Business Administration degree from Andrews University in Michigan, the USA in 1992 and his Doctor of Business Administration degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2007. He was appointed as a Justice of the Peace by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2013. - Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2006. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Remuneration Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Mr. Goutenmacher is an independent non-executive director, a member of each of the audit committee and nomination committee of South Shore Holdings Limited (formerly known as The 13 Holdings Limited). He was also an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, remuneration committee, executive committee and nomination committee of Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited from 2010 to 2015. Both aforementioned companies are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Goutenmacher was a director and the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of PLUKKA Limited, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited, from 2015 to January 2017. Mr. Goutenmacher holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. Mr. Goutenmacher has been with Richemont Luxury Group, S.A. (“Richemont”), one of the world leading luxury goods groups, for over 30 years. He has been the managing director and chief executive officer of several prestigious brands, like Cartier and Piaget, encompassed by Richemont. After retiring as the regional chief executive of Richemont Asia Pacific Limited, Mr. Goutenmacher is now running a marketing consultancy firm, Gouten Consulting Limited, and is a director of this consultancy company. - Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in March 2012. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Mak is an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of each of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of Goldpac Group Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of each of the audit committee and remuneration committee of Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited; an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of Hong Kong Television Network Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the remuneration committee and a member of each of the nomination committee and the corporate development committee of Crystal International Group Limited; and an independent non-executive director of Lai Fung Holdings Limited, all of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is also a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and the chairman of its audit committee, and a member of each of the remuneration committee and the special committee on investment.
Mr. Mak, after working in Citibank for over 25 years, went into his retirement in May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he had held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong’s corporate finance business, regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Before joining Citibank in 1985, Mr. Mak was an audit group manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers). He worked for Coopers & Lybrand for eight years, five of which was in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. He is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
- Dr. WONG Tin Yau, Kelvin, JP (Chairman)
- Remuneration Committee
- Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER (Chairman)
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2006. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Remuneration Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Mr. Goutenmacher is an independent non-executive director, a member of each of the audit committee and nomination committee of South Shore Holdings Limited (formerly known as The 13 Holdings Limited). He was also an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, remuneration committee, executive committee and nomination committee of Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited from 2010 to 2015. Both aforementioned companies are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Goutenmacher was a director and the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of PLUKKA Limited, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited, from 2015 to January 2017. Mr. Goutenmacher holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. Mr. Goutenmacher has been with Richemont Luxury Group, S.A. (“Richemont”), one of the world leading luxury goods groups, for over 30 years. He has been the managing director and chief executive officer of several prestigious brands, like Cartier and Piaget, encompassed by Richemont. After retiring as the regional chief executive of Richemont Asia Pacific Limited, Mr. Goutenmacher is now running a marketing consultancy firm, Gouten Consulting Limited, and is a director of this consultancy company. - Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in March 2012. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Mak is an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of each of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of Goldpac Group Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of each of the audit committee and remuneration committee of Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited; an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of Hong Kong Television Network Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the remuneration committee and a member of each of the nomination committee and the corporate development committee of Crystal International Group Limited; and an independent non-executive director of Lai Fung Holdings Limited, all of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is also a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and the chairman of its audit committee, and a member of each of the remuneration committee and the special committee on investment.
Mr. Mak, after working in Citibank for over 25 years, went into his retirement in May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he had held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong’s corporate finance business, regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Before joining Citibank in 1985, Mr. Mak was an audit group manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers). He worked for Coopers & Lybrand for eight years, five of which was in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. He is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. - Mr. SHAM Kar Wai
is an Executive Director, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He is also a member of each of the Executive Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. He founded the Group in November 1988 with his brother, Mr. Sham Kin Wai. Mr. Sham Kar Wai is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the fashion retail industry and has established an extensive network of contacts with international design houses.
- Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER (Chairman)
- Nomination Committee
- Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin (Chairman)
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in March 2012. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Nomination Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee.
Mr. Mak is an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the audit committee and a member of each of the remuneration committee and nomination committee of Goldpac Group Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the nomination committee and a member of each of the audit committee and remuneration committee of Luk Fook Holdings (International) Limited; an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, nomination committee and remuneration committee of Hong Kong Television Network Limited; an independent non-executive director, the chairman of the remuneration committee and a member of each of the nomination committee and the corporate development committee of Crystal International Group Limited; and an independent non-executive director of Lai Fung Holdings Limited, all of which are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. He is also a member of the supervisory board of the Hong Kong Housing Society and the chairman of its audit committee, and a member of each of the remuneration committee and the special committee on investment.
Mr. Mak, after working in Citibank for over 25 years, went into his retirement in May 2012. He last served as the Head of Markets and Banking for Citibank Hong Kong, being the country business manager for corporate and investment banking business. In Citibank, he had held various senior positions including Head of Global Banking responsible for managing all the coverage bankers. Prior to that, he also managed the Hong Kong’s corporate finance business, regional asset management business and was the Chief Financial Officer of North Asia. Before joining Citibank in 1985, Mr. Mak was an audit group manager at Coopers & Lybrand (now known as PricewaterhouseCoopers). He worked for Coopers & Lybrand for eight years, five of which was in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated from University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Commerce in 1976. He is a Chartered Accountant and is a member of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants as well as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. - Mr. Francis GOUTENMACHER
was appointed as an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in August 2006. He also serves as the Chairman of the Company's Remuneration Committee and a member of each of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee.
Mr. Goutenmacher is an independent non-executive director, a member of each of the audit committee and nomination committee of South Shore Holdings Limited (formerly known as The 13 Holdings Limited). He was also an independent non-executive director and a member of each of the audit committee, remuneration committee, executive committee and nomination committee of Natural Beauty Bio-Technology Limited from 2010 to 2015. Both aforementioned companies are listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited. Mr. Goutenmacher was a director and the non-executive chairman of the board of directors of PLUKKA Limited, a company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange Limited, from 2015 to January 2017. Mr. Goutenmacher holds a Bachelor’s degree from Ecole Nationale des Arts Decoratifs in Paris, France. Mr. Goutenmacher has been with Richemont Luxury Group, S.A. (“Richemont”), one of the world leading luxury goods groups, for over 30 years. He has been the managing director and chief executive officer of several prestigious brands, like Cartier and Piaget, encompassed by Richemont. After retiring as the regional chief executive of Richemont Asia Pacific Limited, Mr. Goutenmacher is now running a marketing consultancy firm, Gouten Consulting Limited, and is a director of this consultancy company. - Mr. SHAM Kar Wai
is an Executive Director, the Chairman of the Board of Directors and the Chief Executive Officer of the Group. He is also a member of each of the Executive Committee, Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee. He founded the Group in November 1988 with his brother, Mr. Sham Kin Wai. Mr. Sham Kar Wai is responsible for the overall management and strategic development of the Group. He has over 30 years of experience in the fashion retail industry and has established an extensive network of contacts with international design houses.
- Mr. MAK Wing Sum, Alvin (Chairman)