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Francis Kong, a seasoned executive with a strong track record in international sales and management, is based in Penang, Malaysia. With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Malay Studies from the University of Malaya, Francis has developed a unique blend of business acumen and cultural expertise. Throughout his 10-year tenure at Asia Pulp & Paper, Francis has held various leadership positions, including Regional Sales Director SEA & OC, where he successfully drove sales channel strategies and achieved significant revenue growth. His proficiency in English, Malay, and Japanese, combined with his experience in managing cross-cultural teams, positions him as a valuable asset in today's global business landscape.

Experience

    • Indonesia
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Regional Sales Director SEA & OC
      • Aug 2021 - Present

    • Sales Director Europe Region
      • May 2014 - Aug 2021

      Responsible for Fine Paper & Packaging Board Business Unit for Europe region.Report directly to SVP Europe.Accountability for the APP Europe business with turnover of approx. USD 300 Million and profitability including implement effective sales channel strategy on Pan European perspective.Leading the European Business Management Team to achieve group business targetDirect responsibilities of global brand owners engagement and business development.

    • Finland
    • Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Development Director Asia Pacific
      • Oct 2011 - May 2014

      Responsible for Key Account Management(Global/Regional Key Customers and Brand Owners) in Asia Pacific region with accountability of company Business Added Value and Key Customers CRM.In addition to this roles, also taking up Sales responsibilities for North Asia(Japan/Korea/Taiwan).

    • General Manager
      • Feb 2009 - Sep 2011

      Responsible for entire company business and operation in China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan P&L based in Shanghai and Changshu Plant with annual turnover of over USD 100Million.

    • Sales & Marketing Director China
      • Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

      Responsible for China Sales & Marketing Organisation in achieving Sales Target through leading a Sales Team and based in Shanghai Office.

    • Business Development Director Asia Pacific
      • Jul 2006 - Dec 2007

      Responsible for End Use Marketing and New business development in entire region. Initially was based in Guangzhou China for 9 months thereafter seconded to Thailand Bangkok on May 07.

    • EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GREATER CHINA
      • Feb 2004 - Nov 2004
      • Shanghai Suburb, China

      NO 8, DONGJING ROAD, SONGJIANG INDUSTRIAL ZONE.SHANGHAI CHINA.Appointed to in charge the entire Komark China operations(Shanghai, Hebei and Guangzhou)Reporting direct to Group ChairmanAssigned for the listing exercise in GEM HK next yearCommitted to achieve the results for listing requirementExtensive traveling within China mainland to meet up with key customer on routine basis and branch operations reviewDirect dealing with key customer e.g. P&G, Shell, Kodak Eastman, AMO, Caltex, Kao, Budweiser, Carlsberg, Amway and etcContact point for the Regional customerResponsible for the company expansion as well as new project

    • DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER
      • Dec 2002 - Jan 2004

      Secondment from Headquarters in Malaysia to China and based in GuangzhouManaging the entire company day to day operations and reporting to Operation Director based in ShanghaiDeveloping new market in the Southern Region of China and HKResponsible on the company Profit and Loss

    • GENERAL MANAGER
      • Apr 1996 - Nov 2002

      GENERAL LABELS & LABELLING (M) SDN BHD Wholly owned subsidiaries of KOMARKCORP BHDLOT 132, JALAN 16/1 CHERAS JAYA, BALAKONG.SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN MALAYSIAManaging the sales and marketing, production operation, purchasing, human resources and general admin as well as overseeing the branches operation in Northern and Southern regionJoined the company as a Marketing Manager and further promoted to Deputy General Manager before assuming current position in year 2001Responsible on the company Profit and Loss which required to report to Securities Commission on quarterly basis as our parent company listed in KLSE second boardMain duties include hands on function in maintaining corporate key account e.g. Shell regional, J&J Asia, Nestle group of companies, Glaxo Smithkline Beecham, Sara Lee, Bayer Crop Science, SIA and etcAssist company in successful listing in KLSE in Sept 1997 through achieving the sales target and profit by more than 30% increase in turnoverSupervising a team of Manager with the total work force of 220 staffHave a good exposure in the packaging industries in labels and labeling field on various printing process e.g. UV offset, flexo, UV letterpress, Silkscreen and Gravure on reel to reel formTravel occasionally to our subsidiaries operation in Thailand and China on the role of liaising with them on the regional customer tender and needs as well as policy implementation

    • SALES MANAGER
      • May 1993 - Feb 1996

      MBF PRINTING INDUSTRY SDN BHD Wholly owned subsidiaries of MBF GROUP OF COMPANIESLOT 1509, BATU 8, JALAN KELANG LAMA, PETALING JAYASELANGOR DARUL EHSAN MALAYSIASupervising sales force of 6 to achieve the sales target of RM 30 million per annumPrinciple business involved in manufacturing of offset inner boxes on paperboard and carton board, general printing of stationeries, computer form as well as publishingDealt with MNCs e.g. Matsushita, Sony, Hitachi, Credit Card Services and BankJob duties including developing new business and open up new key account for the company to increase the revenues where customer consist of various industries i.e. food, household, personal care, pharmaceutical, electronic and etc

    • SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE
      • Nov 1990 - Apr 1993

      GUOLENE PACKAGING AND PRINTING SDN BHD Wholly owned subsidiaries of HONG LEONG GROUP OF COMPANIESNO 3, JALAN PERUSAHAAN 4, TAPAK PERINDUSTRIAL PKNS,68100. BATU CAVES SELANGOR DARUL EHSAN MALAYSIASelling packaging boxes range of inner boxes, corrugated carton E and B flute box, container board boxes as well as commercial printingServicing corporate key account assigned i.e. Nestle, KFC, Macdonald, Unilever, Walls Ice Cream and etcDeveloped new business from North and Central region with the monthly sales turnover of RM 500,000Extensive traveling within the countries to canvass for new business

Education

  • 1987 - 1990
    UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, KUALA LUMPUR
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics and Malay Studies
  • 1987 - 1990
    University of Malaya
    BA, Business & Economics

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