Vitus Wong
Assistant Senior Vice President Portfolio Management at Galaxy Entertainment Group- Claim this Profile
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MIT Professional Education Digital Programs Honor Code Certificate for Internet of Things: Roadmap to a Connected World
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MIT Professional Education Digital Programs Honor Code Certificate for Internet of Things: Roadmap to a Connected World
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edX Honor Code Certificate for Tackling the Challenges of Big Data (May 5, 2015 – June 16, 2015)
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edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Cloud Computing
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Experience
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Galaxy Entertainment Group
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant Senior Vice President Portfolio Management
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Feb 2017 - Present
• Overseas portfolio assets including F&B Joint Ventures and leisure venture • Represent company as Director in Joint Venture Board • Ensure portfolio assets operate seamlessly within the integrated resorts • Provide directions and formulate performance milestones of portfolio assets in charge • Lead the F&B Development teams in exploring new F&B outlets and support implementation at new developments, and consequently earn/share revenue, profitability and return on investment • Lead the F&B franchise commercial negotiation, management, and administration (30+ franchise) Show less
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Hong Kong Tourism Board
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Hong Kong
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Travel Arrangements
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300 - 400 Employee
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General Manager Business Development
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2016
• As one of the leadership team member of a government-subvented organisation is tasked to market and promote Hong Kong as a travel destination worldwide and to enhance visitor’s experience once they arrive • Direct the trade and consumer programmes in promoting Hong Kong and its products to the travel trade such as airlines, hotels, attractions, and travel agents • Direct the stakeholder management programme, both travel and non-travel trade in building partnerships to support the event and activities • Formulate and implement quality elevation strategies and initiatives through the establishment and enhancement of the Quality Tourism Service Scheme (QTS) Show less
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Maxim's Caterers Ltd.
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Hong Kong
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Executive Manager - Head of Strategy, Planning & New Ventures of Japanese Chain Restaurant Division
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Nov 2011 - Sep 2015
• As the senior management team (equivalent to Co-Head) of a Division with restaurant network of about 100 stores in Hong Kong covering 5 F&B Brands, with over 2000 staffs, Division annual revenue of over HK$1.7 Billion and catering profit of about HK$300 Million • In charge of the mission critical areas include finance, business planning, digital marketing, customer loyalty, customer management, On-line/E-commerce business, food retail business and IT • Directed the biggest loyalty program in F&B industry with over 250K members and contributed over 30% divisional revenue • A pioneer in the industry applying mobile technology to improve productivity and customer experience Show less
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Hutchison CAT Wireless Multimedia
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Telecommunications
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1 - 100 Employee
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CEO and Acting CFO
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Apr 2009 - May 2011
• In charge of a company with total investment of US$1.3 billion, annual revenue of US$150 Million, 1,150 staffs (800+ in commercial) and sizable outsourcing partnerships with HP, Motorola and CEVA• Managed a full scale mobile telecommunication operation that include sales, marketing, product development, customer retention, customer services, call centre, finance, treasury, procurement, credit & collection, IT, network infrastructure, legal and HR• Directed merger/divestment negotiation and deal implementation with prospect partners Show less
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Acting CEO
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Feb 2007 - Apr 2009
• Promoted into this position six months after in charge of the commercial organization• Acted as the capacity of CEO with full P&L responsibilities• Continue to directly in charge of the customer acquisition, customer retention and customer services
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Director of Sales, Marketing and Customer Services
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Aug 2006 - Jan 2007
• In charge of the customer acquisition, customer retention and customer services• Reported to the Board in the absent of the CEO
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Hutchison 3 Indonesia
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Indonesia
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Telecommunications
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of Operations and Project Development
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Sep 2004 - Jul 2006
• Drove the execution of corporate development activities from financial feasibility, deal concept development, deal execution to post-acquisition business plan implementation• Completed the acquisition of a company (which hold both 2G and 3G licenses) to enter Indonesia mobile telecommunication market• Led the creation of a green-field startup company• As Head of Program Management Office in driving commercial launch preparation
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Acting CFO
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Mar 2005 - Oct 2005
• Setup the finance operations of a green field start-up company• Led the finance team prior to the appointment of CFO
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Hutchison Telecommunications International, South America
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Argentina, Paragruay
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Regional CFO, South America
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Jul 2002 - Aug 2004
• In charge of finance function of two South American operations with combined investment of US$200 Million and 80+ finance staffs • Appointed during economic turmoil of South America region. Given the mandate to turnaround the business and to minimize shareholder financial exposures • Ultimate responsibilities for all finance functions as well as billing, credit operations, procurement and logistics • In charge of finance function of two South American operations with combined investment of US$200 Million and 80+ finance staffs • Appointed during economic turmoil of South America region. Given the mandate to turnaround the business and to minimize shareholder financial exposures • Ultimate responsibilities for all finance functions as well as billing, credit operations, procurement and logistics
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Director of Business Planning
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Oct 2000 - Jun 2002
• Reported to Group CFO of Hutchison Telecommunications International • Responsible for planning and evaluating Hutchison Telecom business development and expansions projects in Asia, South America, North America and Middle East • Projects included M&A or green-field start-up opportunities in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Iran, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay, and USA • Led project team to access country risk, screen potential opportunities; conducted financial and operational due diligence; developed business strategy and implementation plan • Proposed to senior management on investment proposal and seek approval from Board Show less
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Hutchison Ports
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Maritime Transportation
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700 & Above Employee
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Vice President Business Development
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Apr 2000 - Oct 2000
• Assigned to company subsidiary portsnportals.com (aka LINE.net) • Developed business plan and strategy for a maritime E-commerce procurement platform • Assigned to company subsidiary portsnportals.com (aka LINE.net) • Developed business plan and strategy for a maritime E-commerce procurement platform
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American Express International
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Hong Kong
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Industry Planning Manager
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Mar 1999 - Mar 2000
• Evaluated American Express strategic position in Asian airline market and its major airline accounts; developed growth initiatives of airline accounts • Evaluated American Express strategic position in Asian airline market and its major airline accounts; developed growth initiatives of airline accounts
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Bain & Company
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United States
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Consultant
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Sep 1996 - Jan 1999
Major consulting projects includes: A. Due Diligence on Acquisition Target (Semiconductor Industry) • Led project team to conduct financial and operational due diligence B. Loyalty Strategy for Major Telecommunication Company in Hong Kong • Evaluated effectiveness of loyalty program; developed loyalty strategy; revamped existing loyalty and reward program to retain high value customers C. Sales and Marketing Strategy for Major Fixed-Line Telecom Operator in Philippines • Revamped the distribution channel with expected benefits of 3 billion Pesos annually • Reengineered product development process to improve product launch capabilities • Improved revenue and budget planning process to provide realistic operational objectives Operational Strategy for Major Cellular Service Provider in Philippines • Redesigned customer services process that aims to reduce monthly churn rate by 3% • Turned around credit management crisis; resulted in reduction of AR days from 180 to 120 Show less
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Qualcomm
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United States
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Telecommunications
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700 & Above Employee
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Applications Engineer (CDMA chipsets licensing)
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Jan 1992 - Aug 1994
• Support licensors in implementing CDMA systems using Qualcomm CDMA chipsets • Support licensors in implementing CDMA systems using Qualcomm CDMA chipsets
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Cable & Wireless Systems (now PCCW)
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Hong Kong
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Project Engineer
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Sep 1987 - Aug 1989
• Completed the design and implementation of the telecom infrastructure portion of Hong Kong Eastern Harbour Crossing Tunnel project 6 months ahead of the 2.5 year schedule • Completed the design and implementation of the telecom infrastructure portion of Hong Kong Eastern Harbour Crossing Tunnel project 6 months ahead of the 2.5 year schedule
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Education
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University of California, Los Angeles - The Anderson School of Management
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University of Southern California
MSc, Electrical Engineering -
The University of Birmingham
BEng, Electrical and Electronic Engineering