Welcome to the 66th issue of foodtalk!

It is with mixed feelings that I announce that, after about 20 years with Angliss Hong Kong, the time has come for me to move on to the next chapter of my life. This will allow me to pursue what I have wanted for quite a while –to spend time with my family and friends, and follow other interests. It has been my privilege to head this industryleading organisation, which has represented so much more than just a job, during my tenure.

My departure provokes many conflicting emotions: pride and joy in our shared achievements, sadness in leaving a treasured workplace and valued colleagues, satisfaction and comfort in the knowledge that a bright future has been set in place for the company and its employees.

I am very conscious of my good fortune in the opportunity to head up this unique and historic institution. I use this last word deliberately. Angliss is so much more than simply a workplace. For over 75 years it has embodied the spirit of Hong Kong and its people – tenacity, creativity, hard work and humour.

Never have these characteristics been more evident than in the past few years, with the challenges we have all faced together. Rather than capitulating to the pressures, we rose together to confront them, and found a way to not only survive, but thrive. I am proud to have been a member of the team here. Thank you for your belief in me, your support and your friendship.

I leave you in the most capable hands possible. Our new CEO for Greater China, Wilman Chong, has been Regional Finance Director of Angliss Greater China for the past year. Prior to this he held numerous financial and commercial positions across Hong Kong and Mainland China in a sizeable multinational corporation. I can think of no-one more suited to continue leading the Angliss journey than Wilman.

My sincere gratitude, my congratulations to Wilman, best wishes for the future to Angliss and its subsidiaries, and a fond farewell. Please keep in touch!

Johnny Kang CEO - Asia