Webinar: Your Purchase Centre in Hong Kong

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From the day the British took possession of the Island of Hong Kong in 1841, HK has been a major place for buying and sourcing. Asia's World City is still a very important buying and sourcing hub today.

On 16 September, the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, Brussels, InvestHK and the NHKBA will jointly organise an event which will focus on the role of Hong Kong as a buying and sourcing hub.

If you are interested in sourcing and buying in or via Hong Kong, you cannot afford to miss this meeting.

Speakers:

Ms. Fiona Chau, Deputy Representative, HKETO Brussels
Mr Anson Bailey, Partner, Business Development at KPMG China | Head of Consumer & Retail ASPAC | Head of Technology Hong Kong
Mr. Max Kronberg, CEO and Founder KW-Commerce
Mr Byron Lee, Senior Exhibitions Manager, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Ms. Angelica Leung, Head of Consumer Products at Invest HK
Mr. Hans Poulis, CEO IGC International , Vice Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide and Chairman of the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association

Note: the webinar will be organised via Eventbrite. After registering for the event, you will receive a link to attend the webinar separately by mail.

Agenda

Wednesday, September 16, 2020 10:00 to 11:30

10:00 - 10:05

Opening
Fiona Chau

Fiona Chau
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10:05 - 10:25

Future of Sourcing: 2020 and beyond, HK’s vital role in the global supply chain
Anson Bailey

Anson Bailey
Partner, Business Development at KPMG China | Head of Consumer & Retail ASPAC | Head of Technology Hong Kong at KPMGMore information about speaker

10:25 - 10:35

Why set up a purchasing center in Hong Kong?
Angelica Leung

Angelica Leung
Head of Consumer Products at Invest HK
Angelica has over a decade of experience in foreign direct investment. She previously held positions in developing strategic relationships with consular and trade organisations. Her current focus is the facilitation of investment into Hong Kong of companies that conduct retail or sourcing of toys, cosmetics, jewelry, home furnishings, fashion and accessories. Since 2013, the Consumer Products team has assisted over 250 companies to set up or expand in Hong Kong.

Prior to joining InvestHK, Angelica's career experience spans aviation, strategic design consultancy and market research for fast moving consumer goods. She holds a Master's degree from the University of Hong Kong, and a Bachelor of Business Administration (Marketing) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Her personal interests include philosophical conversations, appreciation of fine arts, promotion of Chinese culture and exploring ancient world music. Mentoring young professionals to become effective and ethical members of society is also high on her priorities. Angelica also enjoys promoting her home city of Hong Kong to friends and business partners around the world.
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10:35 - 10:45

• Update HKTDC Trade Fairs; Strategy during the Covid-19 pandemic
Byron Lee

Byron Lee
Senior Exhibitions Manager at Hong Kong Trade Development CouncilMore information about speaker

10:45 - 10:55

Testimonial 1: IGC International • From The Netherlands to Hong Kong
Hans Poulis

Hans Poulis
CEO of IGC International B.V.
Hans Poulis has been CEO of IGC International since 2011. He has worked in the premium and incentive industry since 1992. Hans has been chairman of the Dutch Industry Association Platform Promotional Products (PPP) and president of the European Promotional Products Association (EPPA). He is also currently Chairman of the Netherlands Hong Kong Business Association and Vice Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide on behalf of Europe.
IGC International empowers global brands to create perfect branded products. The company has a strong international network, including an office in Hong Kong, that enables it to develop, source and produce quality products for major clients.
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