Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Productivity Council (HKPC) is a statutory body established in 1967, dedicated to enhancing the productivity and competitiveness of Hong Kong enterprises through world-class applied research and development (R&D), innovative technology services, and integrated manufacturing solutions. As a market-oriented, international R&D organisation, HKPC leverages its expertise and industry experience in key areas such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy to drive new industrialisation and support the growth of emerging and future industries.
Responsibilities of the Executive Director (ED)
The ED is the executive head of HKPC and is accountable to the Council for the daily operation and administration of the organisation. His/her portfolio covers a wide range of duties that seek to provide integrated support to Hong Kong firms across the value chain, with the principal sectoral focus on manufacturing industry and the main geographical focus on Hong Kong and the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). He/she supports the Council in formulating strategies to meet the needs of the industry vis-à-vis the rapid changes in recent years in terms of both technologies and operating environment. He/she would also need to provide the vision, leadership and direction to the staff in fulfilling the public mission of HKPC. His/her main responsibilities are:
(a) to provide overall strategic leadership and executive direction to HKPC in fulfilling its statutory mission, ensuring alignment with public policy objectives while delivering sustainable value to industry and society;
(b) to formulate, articulate and execute HKPC’s long term strategy to drive new industrialisation, innovation and sustainable growth across priority technology domains including AI and robotics, advanced manufacturing, life and health technology, green technology and new energy;
(c) to oversee the effective integration of applied R&D, technology services, manufacturing solutions and commercialisation activities, ensuring that HKPC’s capabilities are translated into tangible outcomes and impact that address industry challenges and evolving market needs;
(d) to strengthen collaboration with local enterprises, SMEs and startups, as well as leading global R&D institutions, to advance Hong Kong’s innovation and technology ecosystem and reinforce HKPC’s role as a trusted industry partner;
(e) to lead HKPC’s role in supporting enterprises to expand into global markets by leveraging Hong Kong’s international connectivity and integrated overseas expansion services;
(f) to drive the development of future ready talent and organisational capabilities through skills initiatives, digital and STEM training, and the strategic adoption of emerging technologies; and
(g) to uphold the highest standards of corporate governance, integrity and public accountability, and to ensure robust financial stewardship, risk management and internal control frameworks are in place for the prudent, effective and transparent use of public resources.
Job Requirements:
The ED should be a person of high calibre and should possess the following core competencies:
(a) holder of a Bachelor degree or a higher degree. Additional professional qualification in engineering or technology would be advantageous. He/she should have excellent command of both written and spoken English and Chinese (Putonghua and Cantonese);
(b) good knowledge of Hong Kong industry, and a strong understanding of the local, the Chinese Mainland and international business environment, as well as economic and industrial and technological development trends. Working experience in the Chinese Mainland and overseas is advantageous;
(c) experience in strategic business development and in building strong business networks; experience in project-based business and/or research institutes is advantageous;
(d) excellent track record of performance and achievements in leading and managing sizable organisations, with profit and loss accountability, gained through senior leadership roles in multinational corporations;
(e) good managerial skills with solid experience at senior management level, including leading diversified portfolios that provide integrated support to Hong Kong firms across the value chain, with a principal sectoral focus on the manufacturing and industrial sectors and a main geographical focus on Hong Kong and other key economic regions around the globe;
(f) vision, dynamism and proven ability to provide strong and inspirational leadership;
(g) ability to achieve a good balance between working within the parameters of a public body on the one hand, and pursuing commercial entrepreneurship on the other;
(h) excellent communication skills and ability in building public image and handling media;
(i) good interpersonal skills and ability to work harmoniously with various parties such as Council Members, staff of HKPC, members of industrial communities, business, academic and public sectors; and
(j) experience in running a similar organisation, whilst not a requirement, would be an advantage.
To Apply
Interested parties are invited to submit applications or nominations on or before 5 July 2026 to Mr. Peter Liu at Asianet Consultants (H.K.) Ltd at Unit 05, 29th Floor, Infinitus Plaza, 199 Des Voeux Road Central, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong or by email to [email protected]. For enquiries, please call +852 2530 0130.
Applicants not contacted within eight weeks from the closing date may consider their applications unsuccessful. All applications will be handled in strict confidence by authorised personnel and will only be used for recruitment related purposes.