We are proud to announce that Mr. Kent Wong, Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group, was conferred Honorary Fellowship by the Vocational Training Council (VTC) in recognition of his exceptional contributions to the development of Vocational and Professional Education and Training and the community. The conferment ceremony was held on 17 October 2024.
Mr. Wong joined the Group in 1977 and possessed over 45 years of diverse experience in the jewellery industry with a proven track record in business development in China as well as in corporate operations and management. Through his passion, determination and dedication to excellence, Mr. Wong was appointed Managing Director of the Group in 2011. In addition to being responsible for the Group’s overall corporate management, strategy and operations, Mr. Wong is also dedicated to giving back to the community and the industry through his participation in various industry bodies and non-profit organisations. He serves as a member of the 2024 Fair Organising Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council for its Hong Kong International Jewellery Show and Hong Kong International Diamond, Gem and Pearl Show, a council member of The Hong Kong Management Association, chairman of the Jewellers’ and Goldsmiths’ Association of Hong Kong, chairman of the supervising committee of the Hong Kong & Kowloon Jewellers’ & Goldsmiths’ Employees’ Association, to name a few.
Mr. Wong said, “The Vocational Training Council (VTC) of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has been committed to nurturing talents from various industries. I am very honoured to be conferred Honorary Fellowship by the VTC. This is not only a recognition of my personal achievement, but also an honour for the company and my team. Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group is committed to the long-term development of the industry. I am grateful that the Group has been encouraging me and my team to take on various positions of public services, as well as supporting us to contribute to the society.”
Established in 1982, the VTC is the largest vocational and professional education and training provider in Hong Kong. As the highest recognition conferred by the VTC, the Honorary Fellowships are awarded to distinguished individuals in recognition of their contributions to the VTC, the development of vocational and professional education and training or the community of Hong Kong.