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The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) has taken new steps to consolidate its position as Asia's best MICE venue with the appointment of three new senior executives.
The appointments by the venue's management company Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management) Ltd (HML) are for position in HML's human resources, security and food & beverage (F&B) departments, with the new executives charged to reinforce and advance the HKCEC's contributions as a corporate citizen, and its reputation for providing world class service to customers and visitors.
To demonstrate its commitment to sustainability across its operations, HML has appointed long-serving staff member Katherine Tang as Sustainability Manager, a newly created full-time position overseeing the company's initiatives in environmental protection, community services, and staff wellness.
Her in-depth familiarity with the HKCEC's operations and her personal knowledge of and passion for environmental issues have prepared her perfectly for this role, and her work is proving vital in helping HML meet important new goals as a responsible corporate citizen. Among other responsibilities, Tang will be chairing a cross-department Sustainability Steering Committee designed to foster company wide staff communication and co-operation.
Taking on the role of Emergency Preparedness Manager in HML's Security Department is John Bicknell. Bicknell will advise the management team on safety policy, and is active in identifying and introducing measures to enhance safety and manage emergency situations. He is also responsible for deploying manpower, implementing new policies and procedures, and upgrading equipment and technology to ensure the organisation is well prepared to respond to emergencies and minimise their impact.
Bicknell has over 35 years of experience in the Hong Kong Police Force, up to Deputy Regional Commander level and his rich experience in safety and security issues will bring even greater reassurance to the millions of organisers, visitors, contractors and staff who use the HKCEC each year.
Additionally, Simon Lee has taken on the role of HML's Food & Beverage Manager Restaurants. Lee has over 20 years' experience in prestigious hotel and restaurant groups and brings proven experience that is certain to lead to further upgrades in the food and beverage service standards at the HKCEC's seven on-site restaurants.
Commenting on the appointments, HML Managing Director Monica Lee-Müller stated "at HML, we are absolutely committed to playing our role as a responsible corporate citizen and in offering our exhibitors, visitors, contractors and staff a safe and enjoyable environment. These three appointments show just how serious we are in achieving these goals, and I am delighted we have been able to welcome such high calibre professional onto our team."

http://www.hkcec.com/front-page

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