Roy Chi Ping Chung

Roy Chi Ping Chung is a Hong Kong businessman and cofounder of Techtronic Industries.[1]

Roy Chi Ping Chung
Education
OccupationEntrepreneur
Known forCofounder of Techtronic Industries

Early life and education

Chung was born in Macau. He moved to Hong Kong when he was 16, where he initially worked as a warehouse keeper.[2]

He holds a Doctor of Engineering Degree from the University of Warwick and a Doctor of Business Administration from City University of Macau.[3]

Career

Chung cofounded Techtronic Industries with fellow billionaire Horst Julius Pudwill in 1985.[4] Today, the company is one of the world's largest suppliers of cordless power tools and floor care appliances. It employs over 48,000 people worldwide.[5]

Chung was previously Group Managing Director of Techtronic between 1985 and 2007, when he was appointed Executive Director. He was later appointed Non-Executive Director in 2011, a position which he remains in today.[6]

In 2014, Chung was appointed the chairman of Hong Kong’s Task Force on Promotion of Vocational Education, which was set up to raise the public awareness towards vocational education and recognition of its value.[7]

Chung established the Bright Future Charitable Foundation in 2015 to support the diversity of education and enhance the welfare of society.[8][2]

References
  1. "Hong Kong businessmen lack the hunger to conquer the world, blasts leading entrepreneur". South China Morning Post. 2015-03-02. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  2. "Powering up youth development". City University of Hong Kong. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  3. Burgos, Jonathan. "'King Of Power Drills' Becomes Billionaire As Sales Soar Amid Covid Lockdowns". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  4. "Roy Chi Ping Chung". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  5. Olsen, Robert. "Power Tools Billionaires Reap Rewards For Bold Moves During The Pandemic". Forbes. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  6. "Non-executive Directors - Techtronic Industries TTI". ir.ttigroup.com. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  7. "New vocational model urged to rid educational option of its second-class status in Hong Kong". South China Morning Post. 2015-07-07. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  8. "Dr Roy Chung Chi-ping meets with recipients of Bright Future Whole Person Development Scholarships | CityU Foundation". www.cityu.edu.hk. Retrieved 2021-10-11.
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