Mr Johnny Yeung is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Fujikon Industrial Holdings Limited (Fujikon). He established Fujikon, which specialises in headphone and electro-acoustic product production, in 1982. Under his able leadership, Fujikon constantly embarks on value-added initiatives and undergoes transformation. Over the years, it has developed into a conglomerate, the activities of which include research and development, product design, manufacturing and sales. Fujikon was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (SEHK) in 2000, being the first manufacturer of electro-acoustic products to be so listed.
Mr Yeung has been instrumental in the development of the electronics and acoustics industry. He is Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, President Emeritus of The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries, Chairman of the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, Honorary Chairman and Vice Chairman of Dongguan Electronics Industries Association and the Electronics and Telecommunications Training Board Chairman of the Vocational Training Council, etc.
Mr Yeung is dedicated to community service and charity work. He is the President of Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin Industry and Commerce Association, which strives to improve the living quality of the neighbourhood; he is also Current Adviser of Yan Chai Hospital and Yan Oi Tong, and was a former Director of both.
Mr Yeung has a deep concern for education and has made generous donations to build several primary schools in the Chinese mainland. He also made a donation in the name of his wife to found the G.T. (Ellen Yeung) College in Hong Kong to nurture future leaders of the society. He served as 2nd and 3rd President of the CEO Club of the PolyU Institute for Entrepreneurship, helping the University establish collaborations with the commercial and industrial sectors, and foster knowledge transfer. Mr Yeung has served as a Member of the Fund-raising Committee of PolyU Council since 2010 and has staunchly supported fund-raising events and the development of PolyU.
Mr Yeung’s accomplishments in the industry have won him a string of honours, including an Honorary Fellowship from The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries in 2004, Director Of The Year Award (Listed Companies Executive Director) from the Hong Kong Institute of Directors in 2007 and appointment as Industrial Fellow by the University of Warwick in 2011.
Chairman Yang, University Council Members, President Tong and Honoured Guests,
It is my great honour to be awarded this University Fellowship by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.
I attended evening courses at the Hong Kong Technical College upon graduation from secondary school. This enabled me to have a strong academic foundation, which was instrumental to my later development in the industrial and business sectors. In 1982, my partners and I established Fujikon Industrial Holdings Limited, which specialises in the production of electric and electro-acoustic products. Business has thrived throughout the years and Fujikon was listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited in 2000, being the first manufacturer of electro-acoustic products to be listed. Despite these achievements, I always remind myself to keep striving for the best and to keep learning and improving, lest that I would otherwise become complacent.
Over the years, I have accumulated extensive industry experience which has brought me my achievements today. I was delighted to receive an Honorary Fellowship from The Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries in 2004, and the Director Of The Year Awards (Listed Companies Executive Director) from the Hong Kong Institute of Directors in 2007. I was also honoured to be appointed Industrial Fellow by the University of Warwick in 2011. Encouragement and recognition from others has motivated me to continue in the pursuit of my endeavors.
Business aside, I hope to lead by example in encouraging others to contribute to the betterment and development of society. Ever since I was appointed Vice President of The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong and Chairman of the Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, I have been committed to facilitating a closer bond between industry and different functional constituencies and organizations within the community. I have also strived to enhance information transfer from the Chinese mainland so as to forge greater cooperation and exchange between Hong Kong and the mainland.
I have always upheld the principle “To give back to society and to fulfill social responsibility,” which is also the corporate value of Fujikon. Dedicated to serving the community, I actively support and take part in various philanthropic activities. I am Current Adviser of Yan Chai Hospital and Yan Oi Tong, member of the Wong Tai Sin (South West) Area Committee, President of the Wong Tai Sin Junior Police Call and President of Hong Kong Wong Tai Sin Industry and Commerce Association. In recent years, I have been particularly involved in the development of youth services in Wong Tai Sin district. For example, we co-organized the “Outstanding Entrepreneur Talk” with the School Liaison Committee, in which distinguished and young entrepreneurs shared their experiences with students. We also coordinated a tour to the Pearl River Delta for senior high students to visit production plants in the Chinese mainland, so as to enable them to gain a better understanding of current industrial development. In addition, with the support from the Wong Tai Sin District Office, I established the Wong Tai Sin Industry and Commerce Association Scholarship to encourage students in the district to pursue academic excellence and to become future leaders serving the community.
Finally, I would like to thank The Hong Kong Polytechnic University for conferring upon me the honorary title of University Fellow. I would also like to thank all of you for your support and encouragement.
