Board of Directors
Chairman and Executive Director
Liao Liping(廖莉萍)
Ms. Liao, aged 48, obtained a certificate of social music in department of art issued by Gannan Normal University (贛南師範學院) in July 1996. She has over 27 years of experience in banking, investment and education. She worked as general manager of Ganzhou Youbeibei Education Consulting Co., Ltd. (贛州市優貝貝教育諮詢有限公司) from May 2018 to March 2023; deputy general manager of Jiangxi Wenqin Education Investment Co., Ltd. (江西文欽教育投資有限公) from January 2013 to April 2018; and manager of risk management department of Ganzhou Bank Co., Ltd. (贛州銀行股份有限公司) from July 1996 to December 2012.
Save as disclosed above, Ms. Liao does not hold any other directorship in the last three years in any listed public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas preceding the date of this announcement. In addition, she does not hold any other positions with the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
Ms. Liao has entered into a service contract with the Company for a term of three years in relation to her appointment as executive director of the Company, subject to retirement by rotation and re- election at annual general meeting in accordance with the bye-laws of the Company. Ms. Liao is entitled to a director’s remuneration of HK$360,000 per annum and a discretionary performance bonus with reference to her responsibilities and performance, benchmark in the industry as well as prevailing market conditions.
Ms. Liao does not have any relationship with any directors, senior management or substantial or controlling shareholders of the Company. As at the date of this announcement, Ms. Liao does not hold any interest in the shares of the Company within the meaning of Part XV of the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Chapter 571 of the Laws of Hong Kong).
Saved as disclosed herein, there is no other information relating to Ms. Liao that is required to be disclosed pursuant to rules 13.51(2)(h) to (v) of the Listing Rules and there are no other matters in relation to her appointment that need to be brought to the attention of the shareholders of the Company.
Executive Director
Gary, HO Chak Yu(何澤宇)
Mr. Ho has over 12 years of business experience. He is currently a director of Gloadvise SDN BHD, a company incorporated in Malaysia since December 2020. Mr. Ho also works as an oversea business development manager in Stellar Capital since August 2019 and mainly focus on exploring oversea market. In addition, Mr. Ho was director of Sensethere SDN BHD from November 2020 to June 2022. In general, Mr. Ho has extensive experiences in multi-national business.
Mr. Ho does not hold any position in any listed companies at present.
Save as disclosed above, Mr. Ho does not hold any other directorship in the last three years in any listed public companies the securities of which are listed on any securities market in Hong Kong or overseas preceding the date of this announcement. In addition, he does not hold any other positions with the Company or any of its subsidiaries.
Mr. Ho has entered into a service contract with the Company for a term of three years in relation to his appointment as ED of the Company, subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at annual general meeting in accordance with the bye-laws of the Company. Mr. Ho is entitled to a director's remuneration of HK$600,000 per annum and a discretionary performance bonus with reference to his responsibilities and performance, benchmark in the industry as well as prevailing market conditions.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Chu Hoi Kan (朱凱勤)
Mr. Chu, aged 35, has over 10 years of experience in the accounting and corporate finance industries. He is currently an associate director in Honestum International Limited performing corporate finance advisory work since January 2019. Prior to that, he was mainly engaged in corporate finance advisory work at CLC International Limited from December 2012 to January 2019 with his last position as a manager. He also gained accounting experience from Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu from October 2010 to November 2012, with his last position as an audit senior in the audit function.
Mr. Chu obtained a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Professional Accounting with first class honors from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in November 2010. He has been certified as a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants since September 2014.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Lam Chi Wing (林至頴)
Mr. Lam joined Alco in June 2022 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Mr. Lam obtained a Master degree of Science degree in Knowledge Management, from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Master of Business Administration degree, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Mr. Lam has experience in Supply Chain of Consumer Goods and energy industry.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Kelvin, Tang Sher Kin (鄧社堅)
Kelvin joined Alco in June 2022 as an Independent Non-Executive Director. Mr. TANG holds a bachelor degree of Engineering (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, from Oxford Brookes University and a master degree of Art in Global Business Management (MAGBM), from City University of Hong Kong. Mr. TANG is a fellow member of HKIE. He is the BEAM professional of the Hong Kong Green Building Council and a registered energy assessor of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Government. Mr. Tang has over 27 years in the engineering industry and project management.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Deng Chaowen (鄧超文)
Mr. Deng, aged 44, holds a Master’s degree in International Management from Oxford Brookes University, UK, awarded in July 2003. He also obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Management from Guangdong University of Technology, China, in July 2002. Mr. Deng possesses over twenty years of experience in human resources management, organizational management and corporate operation management in the information technology industry. He worked as human resource manager from 2009 to 2011 in Tencent Holdings Limited (stock code: 0700), a company listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. Prior to that, he also worked for Huawei and Kingdee International (Stock code: 0268) as human resource manager and senior human resource manager respectively. Mr. Deng currently serves as the Co-founder and CEO of Oriental Info Technology Co., Ltd., and its wholly-owned enterprises, including Shenzhen Industry Technology Co., Ltd. Since 2017, he has also worked as a strategic consultant for numerous startup IT companies in Shenzhen.
Independent Non-Executive Director
Mak Suet Man (麥雪雯)
Ms. Mak, aged 36, graduated from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Management of Organisation, is a responsible officer of Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activity and a fellow member of both the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Ms. Mak possesses more than 10 years executive experience in accounting, corporate finance, risk management and internal controls. She is currently an INED of Windmill Group Limited (stock code: 1850), a company listed on the main board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong.
Non-Executive Director
Yang Min (楊敏)
Mr. Yang, aged 57, obtained a Master of Business Administration degree from Charisma University in 2022. He has over 20 yeas of experience in shipping and logistics. He has been the chairman of Zhoushan Fengfan Shipping Co., Ltd.（舟山豐帆海運有限公司）since 2003. Mr. Yang has entered into a service contract with the Company commencing from 10 November 2023 for an initial term of three years, and thereafter from year to year, and may be terminated in accordance with its terms. He is subject to retirement from office and re-election at the annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Bye-laws.