Richard Fong

Past

• Vice President, Human Resources & Administration at Clover Group International
• Chief Human Resources Officer at Lord & Triggs Environmental Technology
• Human Resources Director, South China at Philips Consumer Electronics

• Principal Consultant at Global Synergy Alliance
• Human Resources Director at Jabil Circuit
• Head of Management Consultancy at ODL Group
• Corporate Director - Human Resources at QPL International Holdings
• Regional Vice President at A.L. Williams

see less...

5 more...

Education

• Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD)
• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

• University of Wisconsin

see less...

1 more...

Recommended

63 people have recommended Richard

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Human Resources

Richard Fong’s Summary

Core Competencies

* Possess outstanding capacity for leadership and problem solving in combination with strong strategic planning, organizational and multilingual
* Accustomed to and effective in high-profile executive roles, making high-stake decisions and overcoming complex business challenges
* Excel in people skills and top ranked Global and APAC business networking

Functional Competencies

* Top-flight executive with broad-spectrum experience planning and directing senior-level operations
* Skilled in managing start-up, continuous improvement, rightsizing and turnaround of management programs to improve quality, caliber and impact of leadership, talent management and employee engagement for world class organizations

Professional Qualifications

* Certified Professional of Compensation (CCP)
* Certified Professional of Benefits (CBP)
* Global Remuneration Professional (GRP)
* Certified Professional Marketer (CPM)
* Philips Development Council (DC) Coach
* Philips PBE/EFQM Assessor
* Philips BEST Suppliers Assessor

Richard Fong’s Specialties:

* APAC & China Business Strategy
* Operations Troubles-Shooting
* Leadership Development
* Talent Management
* Executive Coaching
* M & A Due Diligence
* Foreign Companies Start-Ups
* Capability Assessment
* Organizational Renewal
* Post-Merger Integration
* Total Reward Strategy
* Remuneration Management
* Organizational Mapping
* Change Management
* Knowledge Management
* HR Business Processes
* Employee Relationship
* Government Liaison
* Union/Non-Union Workforces

Richard Fong’s Experience

• Vice President, Human Resources & Administration

  Clover Group International

  (Apparel & Fashion industry)

  June 2007 — September 2008 (1 year 4 months)

  * Provide direction for regional HR team through effective analysis of performance indicators, understanding causes of performance gaps, and by ensuring there are HR interventions to address the gaps.
  * Oversee the quarterly goal setting process for the regional HR teams; link to personal and departmental objectives.
  * Lead overall planning and policy making for the organization to provide effective, consistent regional Human Resources services.
  * Responsible for overseeing the design and delivery of related training programs and initiatives that maximize company return.
  * Direct the development and implementation of Watson Wyatt's Global Grading System to enhance Clover's existing C & B structure.
  * Ensure competencies mapping and talent pipeline structure are in place to support the growth and development of future Clover's leaders.
  * Oversee Executives Staffing, Company Branding and Manager-In-Training programs.

• Chief Human Resources Officer

  Lord & Triggs Environmental Technology

  (Privately Held; 201-500 employees; Chemicals industry)

  April 2006 — May 2007 (1 year 2 months)

  * Serve as strategic business partner and steward to manages the HR function and operations team and to collaborates with the company CEO and senior executive team to provide leadership and direction on strategic issues in building and shaping Lord & Trigg's enterprise.
  * Lead the HR team to maximum effectiveness by developing and implementing programs that support management, increase organizational effectiveness, are cost effective, comply with regulatory standards, and provide managers and employees with HR guidance in support of the company's objectives.
  * Serve as an "agent of change" within the company by implementing HR best practices to realize the full potential of Lord & Trigg's human capital.

• Human Resources Director, South China

  Philips Consumer Electronics

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; PHG; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  April 2005 — March 2006 (1 year )

  * Streamlined Home Entertainment business unit’s staffing process to support corporate HR in achieving a 50% Time-to-Fill performance improvement. On target for 100% completion of job competencies mapping and talent pipeline to build organization capability for all business units in 2005.
  * Directed the Elite Project by completing the mid-level talent pipeline through partnerships and sourcing from certified suppliers with a 35% savings in staff expenses.
  * Directed the Co-Location Project, coordinating the cultural integration and remuneration alignment of Jabil Circuit operations relocation into Phillip’s vacant facilities that improved supply flow logistic with an initial operations savings of 40%.
  * Achieved 10% target improvement in Employee Engagement Survey Audits through enhancements of communications, launching series of motivational and recognitions programs; recognized with the Philips BEST Bronze Award qualification in October, 2005.

• Principal Consultant

  Global Synergy Alliance

  (Management Consulting industry)

  April 2001 — March 2005 (4 years )

  * Spearheaded development of competitive, market-based compensation and employee recognition programs that contributed to a dramatic 30% reduction in staff turnover of medical, pharmaceutical and business professionals in Shanghai, PRC and Hong Kong.
  * Performed HCM due diligence during the purchase of a Taiwanese generic drug manufacturer in Beijing including cultural integration, policy restructuring and realignment of strategic and tactical business requirements.
  * Served as Senior Advisor to the Educational Manpower Bureau, providing professional advice on programs branding and promotions on its 13 industry trades’ training programs. As project manager for EMB Secretariat, supervised the branding and promotion of the HKD $4 billion Skills Upgrading Schemes.

• Human Resources Director

  Jabil Circuit

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; JBL; Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing industry)

  April 1998 — March 2001 (3 years )

  * Achieved significant post-acquisition human resources and cultural integration of GET Manufacturing in 1999 and tackled human resources issues of the Danshui plant and Nypro China’s M&A transaction in 2000; led the organization development process change from decentralization to matrix in 2000.
  * Directed the Localization Project by replacing Hong Kong mid-level staff and professional personnel over a six-month period of transition with temporary Malaysian SME and permanent local PRC staff, reducing payroll expenses by 40%.
  * Key contributor in significantly reducing IDL and DL employee turnover rate during company restructuring in 1999 from 20% to 12% and 30% to 20%, respectively while saving 30% in training and recruiting costs.
  * Lead the Jabil PRC Universities Placement Program's design and development and acted as committee member of the 1.5 million manufacturing sq. ft. Whampoa Project completed in 4th Quarter, 2002.

• Head of Management Consultancy

  ODL Group

  (Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Management Consulting industry)

  December 1996 — March 1998 (1 year 4 months)

  * Delivered a series of strategic retreats for clients, facilitating off-site leadership development programs that included SWOT, PEST analysis and team building exercises for executive management teams.
  * Overcame a silence strike by playing a vital role in the redesign of a performance management program and reward system for a publicly listed shipping company; redesigned the company’s logistic replenish supplies flow to create a 60% improvement in operations efficiency.
  * Utilized 360-degree feedback, psychometric testing and motive management interview techniques to improve employee performance, motivation and satisfaction quotients during supervision of staff development projects for a well-known U.S. computer company.
  * Generated a study for mid-level staff competencies and career development of a major public rail transit companies in Hong Kong; conducted motive management interviews to identify competency gaps for individual staff member’s career development plans.

• Corporate Director - Human Resources

  QPL International Holdings

  (Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; 0243-HKG; Semiconductors industry)

  October 1993 — November 1996 (3 years 2 months)

  * Directed the post-acquisition HR and cultural integration in Western Europe (France, Italy and United Kingdom) and Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Singapore and Greater China).
  * Revamped the HRM operations through consolidation and alignments of its newly globally acquired subsidies; managed global salary and fringe benefits management as well as global executive recruitment.
  * Developed market based remuneration policy and company’s provident pension scheme; generated over 20% in payroll savings by re-ramping the executive expatriate remuneration programs.
  * Vastly improved the quality of risk management and drastically cut the claim lead time by 50%, generating a USD $500,000 annual cost savings following the introduction of global risk transfer tendering and captive studies programs with Johnson & Higgins.

• Regional Vice President

  A.L. Williams

  (Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Insurance industry)

  September 1982 — September 1993 (11 years 1 month)

  * Directed agency development strategies in addressing talent management, training & development, and incentive schemes management issues.
  * Drove manpower planning and development programs to support region’s expansion.
  * Developed recruitment criteria and retention programs to maintain manpower stability.
  * Established regional training and assessment center to support agency growth.
  * Installed regional-wide incentive programs to complement corporate performance management system.
  * Honored as “Top 10 Regional Manager” with performance award in agency development and national policies issues.
  * Acted as company’s Registered Principal (NASD series 26) to oversee the region’s securities compliance.

Richard Fong’s Education

• Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD)

  Professional Certificate , Company Directions , 1999 — 2000

  * The first batch graduates of the HKIoD organized Corporate Governance Course, since its inception and separation from the IoD of UK.
  * Holder of the No. 6th issued HKIoD Non-Executive Directors Qualifications Training Certificate.

  Activities and Societies:

  - Served as Fellow Member of the Institute and as CPD course assessors during its early development stage; representing the Institute to participate in the HKSAR Trade & Industry Department's Success Program and serve as its SME Mentor since 2003

• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

  Master of Business Administration , Management , 1976 — 1982

  * First ever Asian Chinese in Alpha Eta Chapter history, Historian Alpha Eta Chapter, Alpha Kappa Psi (AK Psi) Professional Business Fraternity
  * Norminated Board Member of the University's Minnesota International Student Association (MISA) overseeing and enhancing the international student study programs in 1977.
  * Norminated and served as Recreational Directror and Treasurer of Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA) in 1977
  * MBA Dissertation Titles: Rousseau Theory on Boundary of Government Regulations; Profit Impacts on Marketing Strategies (PIMS) in International Business Development

  Activities and Societies:

  - Member of Alpha Kappa Psi (AK Psi) Professional Business Fraternity, Minnesota International Student Association (MISA) and Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA)

• University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management

  Bachelor of Business Administration , Marketing , 1973 — 1976

  Voluntary Community Services
  * Freewheel Bike Co-operate - Bike Mechanic 1973 - 1976, repairing and setting up bicycles free of charges for the young and aged community residents
  * North Country Co-operate - Store Assistant 1973 - 1976, harvest organic farm products and offered free delivery services to the handicapped and aged community residents

  Activities and Societies:

  - Member of Minnesota Gopher Wheelman, U of M - Intramural Ski, Badminton and Table Tennis Team

• University of Wisconsin

  Business Administration 1971 — 1973

  * Norminated HKSA Recreational Committee Chair in 1971
  * Norminated Ostrander Hall Dormitory Representative in 1971
  * Norminated Student Ambassador Class of 1972

  Activities and Societies:

  - Served as University's Dormitory Representative, Student Ambassador and Recreation Director of Hong Kong Student Association (HKSA),

Additional Information

Richard Fong’s Interests:

Jazz, Blues, Classical, Plays, Operas, Reading, Painting, International Travels, Gourmet Foods, Men Fashion, Watches, Pens, Stones and Guitars Collection.

Richard Fong’s Groups:

* Fellow - Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD), HK
* Member - Institute of Directors (IoD), UK
* Member - National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), USA
* Member - President Club (University of Minnesota Foundation), USA
* Member - CEO Network (Forbes), USA
* Member - Chinese Executives Club (CEC), HK
* Member - WorldatWork Society of Certified Professional (WSCP), USA
* Member - Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development (CIPD), UK
* Member - Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), USA
* Member - American Society for Training & Development (ASTD), USA
* Member - Human Resource Planning Society (HRPS), USA
* Member - American Management Association (AMA), USA
* Member - China Interest Group (CIG), HK
* Member - Victorian Toastmasters (VTC), HK
* Alumni - Carlson School of Management (Univ of Min), USA
* Alumni - Alpha Kappa Psi Prof Bus Fraternity (Alpha Eta - AH74), USA

•    Human Capital Institute
•    Carlson School of Management
•    LInked Business Strategists
•    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
•    LION™ Worn with Pride! [Choose wisely ... ] < BEWARE OF COUNTERFEITS >
•    TEN - Top Executives Net
•    Worldwide Management Consultants (23,000+ members)
•    Philips
•    Facebook.com
•    OpenNetworker.com
•    China Business
•    NetworkingPros
•    SHRM Networking Group
•    MiamiLink.org
•    China Networking Group
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    Professional Audit Information Network (PAIN)
•    Wisconsin Business Alumni ® (Official)
•    CXO (CEO, COO, CKO, CFO, CMO, CAO, CVO, CDO, CRO, CLO, CSO & CTO) Community
•    Symbiosis Alumni Association
•    Management Society
•    The University of Wisconsin-Madison Alumni Group
•    Minnesota MBAs (CSOM)
•    Global Executive Exchange
•    Jabil Circuit - Alumni
•    HR.com
•    Top Recommended People
•    Managing a Multi-Generational Workforce
•    Top Recommended People - Gold
•    HR Training & Development

Richard Fong’s Honors:

* VIP Guest - European HR Directors Business Summit Jan 2010, London, United Kingdom
* Judging Panel - HR Leadership Awards, HR Leader Magazine Oct 2009, Sydney, Australia
* Advisory Council - World HR Director Congress Feb 2009, Mumbai, India
* Key Note Speaker - HR Director Forum Nov 2008, Guangzhou PRC
* Panel Speaker - Watson Wyatt Annual Human Capital Conference Oct 2008, Hong Kong
* Key Note Speaker - 7th International Executive Summit Sep 2008, Brussels, Belgium
* Most Improved Department of the Year Award - Clover Group International 2007
* Chief Overseas Corporate Consultant, Shanghai University, Shanghai, PRC
* Adjunct Professor - Faculty of Business, City University of Hong Kong
* Honorary Panel Advisor - CityU Postgraduate Association (CUPA), City University of Hong Kong
* SME Mentor - Trade & Industry Department (HKSAR), HK
* Notary Public - State of Minnesota, USA

Richard Fong’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• career opportunities
• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch