The Profile of ACCE

President - Mr. Royson Ng
Tel: (905) 940-1880 Ext.302, Email: royson@samtack.com

Vice President, Association Development - Mr. Alan Kwong
Tel: (905) 415-3922 Ext.123, Email: alan.k@pharmeng.com

Vice President, Communication & Publicity - Mr. Elliot Tse
Tel: (905) 707-9888, Email: elliotacce@gmail.com

Vice President, Education and Counseling - Ms. Sandra Tam
Tel: (905) 248-2736, Email: sandratam@markham.ca

Vice President, Membership & Recruitment - Mr. Gin Siow
Tel: (905) 294-1210, Email: whyzoom@yahoo.ca

Vice President, Nominations - Mr. Edmund Tin
Tel: (416) 953-3232, Email: edmundtin@yahoo.com

Assistant Vice President, Nominations - Ms. Kitty Iu
Tel: (416) 567-1403, Email: kitty.iu@td.com

Vice President, Programs - Mr. Adrian Cheung
Tel: (416) 438-8244, Email: adrian.cheung@bmo.com

Vice President, Sponsorship - Mr. Kam Ko
Tel: (905) 889-8689, Email: kamko@kobotic.com

Assistant Vice President, Sponsorship - Ms. Phoebe Chow
Tel: (905) 763-5060, Email: phoebe_chow@hsbc.ca

Treasurer & Director - Ms. Yonnie Chung
Tel: (905) 470-8191, Email: yonnie@sympatico.ca

Secretary & Director - Ms. Karen Nguyen
Tel: (416) 275-8882, Email: karen_nguyen2@yahoo.com

Director - Mr. Dominic Chan
Tel: (416) 801-2392, Email: dominic_chan@rogers.com

Director - Mr. Gordon Chan
Tel: (905) 946-9688 ex 221 , Email: gordonchan@canadacomputers.com

Director - Mr. Alan Hamm
Tel: (416) 254-1215, Email: strategic_solutions@hotmail.com

Advisor - Ms. Joanna Lo
Tel: (416) 775-8857, Email: Jlo@deloitte.ca

Advisor - Mr. Fred Lai
Tel: (905) 795-0134, Email: flai@amazingcustomfab.com

Advisor - Mr. Wilbert Lai
Tel: (416) 298-3678, Email: wilbertlai.cma@rogers.com

Advisor - Mr. Andy Yap
Tel: (416) 775-4751, Email: andyap@deloitte.ca

Legal Counsel - Mr. Jeffrey K.F. Shek
Tel: (905) 889-7600, Email: js@jeffreyshek.ca

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Profiles

President Mr. Royson Ng, M.B.A. President of Samtack Inc. Mr. Royson Ng is the President of Samtack Inc, is a member of the international Pine Technology Group - a global computer company with offices throughout Canada, the United States, the UK, Netherlands, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and manufacturing facilities in China ( a member of Pine Technology Holding Ltd listed in GEM Board Hong Kong ). Samtack is a leading distributor of personal computers, components, peripherals and multimedia products to thousands of PC resellers, VARS, systems integrators, national and regional retailers, and consultants across the globe. The company's products are widely used in a variety of markets including government, education, business and home environments. Mr. Ng migrated to Canada in 1991 from Malaysia. He holds an MBA from the University of Sarasota in the US. Today , He is responsible for managing the Group's operations in Canada with revenue over $130M and has over 100 employees. In 2005, Samtack Computer Inc was the recipient of the Award "ACCE Entrepreneur of the year" and Mr. Ng very involved with Charitable organization and is Co-Chair for Chi Heng

 

Vice President, Association Development Mr. Alan Kwong, P.Eng., M.Sc., M.B.A. CEO, PharmEng International Inc. Mr. Kwong is currently the CEO of PharmEng International Inc. (traded under symbol PII in TSXV)., a contract manufacturing and international consulting organization to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The company has over 300 employees with operations in Canada, USA, China and Taiwan. Mr. Kwong has worked with various companies such as Ontario Cancer Institute, Connaught Laboratories Limited, Purdue Frederick Inc., NuPharm Inc.(subsidiary of Apotex), Glaxo Canada Inc., John Brown E&C in Chicago and Taro Pharmaceuticals USA in New York. In 1997, Mr. Kwong returned to Toronto from New York to start PharmEng Technology Inc., and since then has grown into Keata Pharma Inc., PharmEng USA Inc. and PharmEng International Inc. Mr. Kwong obtained his B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan, and his M.Sc. And MBA from the University of Toronto.

 

		Vice President, Communication & Publicity Mr. Elliot Tse MCPA, RPT, SRP(UK), PRT(Australia), PDPT(HK) Registered Physiotherapist, Times Physiotherapy & Rehab. Centre Mr. Elliot Tse is an experienced Registered Physiotherapist licensed to practise in Canada, U.K., Australia and Hong Kong. He is the owner and Clinical Director of a multi-disciplinary rehabilitation centre in Richmond Hill. He has been advancing himself in his profession in many specialties. He has been the clinical instructor and clinical examiner for physiotherapy students, the mentor for fellow physiotherapists, the speaker in workshops and seminars for health care professionals. Mr. Elliot Tse has been the co-author of a book on healthy living. He has contributed dozens of health-related articles published in newspapers, magazines and various publications including health magazine on the web. He has been the host speaker of the health program on radio and the guest speakers of TV programs on health-related topics. He has often been interviewed by media (T.V., radio, press) on physiotherapy and health-related current issues. Apart from his professional advancement, Elliot is also very active in the community. To name a few, Elliot Tse is the Founding President of the Chinese Canadian Physiotherapists' Association, the Immediate Past President (2006-2008) of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Professionals (Ontario), the Director of the Carefirst Foundation, and has been the Director/Executive of a number of other not-for-profit organizations. His contribution to the community has been recognized by the Member of Parliament (M.P.) for Thornhill, Susan Kadis, through the Annual Volunteer Award in 2007. Elliot together with his partner, Alice Tang, Registered Occupational Therapist, are also the winners of the Best Community Service Award of the ACCE in 2008 for the outstanding community services provided by their professional practice, Times Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Centre. Elliot embraces the values and shares the vision of the ACCE particularly in promoting social responsibilities in entrepreneurs. He will bring in his insight and momentum in his community involvements to the ACCE with the goals of promoting entrepreneurship in the Chinese Canadian community and strengthening the bonding between the ACCE and its members.
		Vice President, Education and Counseling Ms. Sandra Tam Sandra Tam has been with the Town of Markham since 2001.  Currently she holds the position of Manager of the Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre, which she successfully established as one of the leading resource centres for the small business community in Markham.  The Markham Small Business Enterprise Centre is a co-venture of the Town of Markham and the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade to provide support and assistance to potential entrepreneurs and existing small business owners.  Sandra provides strategic direction and leadership to all customer-focused resources, with accountability for operational, marketing, program delivery, sponsorship and partnership initiatives. Before moving to Toronto, Sandra has held positions in the private sector in Hong Kong in the areas of marketing, corporate sales and business development in the Far East.  Her career expertise includes business management, marketing and consultation.  She studied Business Administration at the Hong Kong Baptist University.

 

Vice President, Membership & Recruitment Mr. Gin Siow Mr. Gin Siow was first elected as director of ACCE in 2006. He has been appointed Vice President of Programs since 2007. Gin holds an MBA of University of Dealership Management , NADA U.S.A.. He is the owner of Markham Mazda. His Company won the Most Improved Award in 2002 Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Award.

 

Vice President, Nominations Mr. Edmund Tin Mr. Edmund Tin is a Certified General Accountant and an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Banker. He has extensive experience in all aspects of financial services including banking products, loans, investments and insurance etc as he had been holding senior positions in various leading international banks such as Bank of America, Bank of China and Scotia Bank etc. Presently, he leverages his accounting/taxation and financial service strengths and specializes in investment, succession and tax planning for individuals and corporations as well as business consultation. As a result of his outstanding leadership skill, he has been elected to be the director of The Certified General Accountant Association, Ontario. Nevertheless, he focuses more of his spare time in ACCE and has organized numerous seminars and workshops to provide valuable business information to their members, the public and students of the University of Toronto. His mission also includes bridging the relationship of ACCE with other fellow associations and non-profit organization like Chinese Professional Association of Canada (CPAC) and Centre for Information and Community Service (CICS) etc through regular networking functions, trade shows and joint seminars.

Assistant Vice President, Nominations Ms. Kitty Iu After graduating from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Ms. Kitty Iu obtained the professional qualifications from the Chartered Institute of Bankers and Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in U.K. She has worked for Banque Nationale de Paris and Wardley Limited in Hong Kong specializing in corporate finance. In 1991, she immigrated to Toronto and continued her commercial banking career with TD Canada Trust. Currently, Kitty is the Manager of Business Development in the TD Bank York Region Commercial Banking Centre. She work with a dedicated team of Business Bankers in servicing mid to large size Commercial customers. Her focus is to constantly strive for maintaining a high level of customer service while growing her company's share of the local marketplace aggressively. She enjoys involvement in community giving and have volunteered in different capabilities in the Chinese community..

 

		Vice President, Programs Mr. Adrian Cheung Adrian is a seasoned banker with extensive banking experience in the personal, commercial, corporate, and international banking fields in Hong Kong and Canada. Presently he is the Director of Multicultural Markets with BMO Bank of Montreal assuming the leadership role in term of designing and executing of multicultural and new Canadian market strategies in the GTA to create exceptional customer experience and to help customers achieve their financial goals. In addition to being on the board of ACCE, Adrian also serves as the director for the Overseas Chinese Music Society (Ontario) for which he dedicates his time and effort to help the association in promoting multiculturalism in the community through music education and performance activities. Adrian completed his undergraduate education in Hong Kong and received his M.B.A. degree from the University of Louisiana. Adrian also holds a Canadian designation in personal financial planning. Adrian's word of wisdom: Collaboration to Synergy; Passion and Discipline to Result.

 

 

Vice President, Sponsorship Mr. Kam Ko President of Kobotic Ltd. Kam Ko graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Concordia University and later earned his masters in welding from the University of Toronto. While working at an auto parts company, Kam saw a great opportunity to test out one of his idea of programming a robot  to accurately re-weld a client's auto part. With the success of this idea and his engineering skills, Kam founded Kobotic Ltd. Today, Kobotic Ltd. is a tier supplier for many major auto companies in North America. They employ more than 40 employees and continue to grow and diversify by developing non-automotive products, such as snowmobile and theatre seating.

Assistant Vice President, Sponsorship Ms. Phoebe Chow Phoebe Chow is the Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager at HSBC Bank Canada, Richmond Hill Branch in Ontario. The branch serves a wide variety of personal and business customers. Through her business network and connections with a diversity of customers from different industries, sectors and international trade finance, Phoebe understands the skill sets required for small business owners. She is pleased to participate in a mission that provides collaboration and encouragement to entrepreneurs through the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs. Ms. Chow joined HSBC Bank Canada in 1995 and has held positions as Senior Account Manager, Private Banking to Assistant Vice President, Sales, Ontario Region. Ms. Chow was recognized by the bank as a recipient of the President’s Award in 2001 and as a participant in International Training Program for Personal Financial Services in London, United Kingdom in 2006. Ms. Chow has represented HSBC Bank Canada in fund raising and charity events for United Way, Yee Hong Community Wellness Foundation and Mon Sheong Foundation. Phoebe is an active member of the Event Volunteer Group at Mon Sheong Foundation and works with St. Michael’s Hospital in developing a community outreach program.

Treasurer & Director Ms.Yonnie Chung Ms. Yonnie Chung received her Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) designation in Hong Kong while working in an international firm. She obtained her Certified General Accountant (CGA) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) designations after coming to Canada. She has her MBA degree from University of Wales. After working in commercial enterprises and municipal government for several years, she entered the CA program and obtained her practicing license in 2005. She starts her own practice thereafter. Yonnie joined the board of ACCE as treasurer and director since 2007. She also volunteers her time in church services and as auditor of a Not-for-Profit organization.

 

Secretary & Director Ms. Karen Nguyen Karen Nguyen is a marketing manager for Small Businesses at Rogers Wireless, Canada's largest telecommunication company. She has extensive professional experience within a broad range of the marketing portfolio including but not limited to new product development, go to market strategy, pricing strategy, and channel development. Karen is an active member in the community, volunteering in different capacities within a few not for profit organizations. This year, she is honoured to become a Director on the Board of ACCE where she hopes to use her experience to contribute towards the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur community.

 

Director Mr. Dominic Chan Mr. Dominic Chan is a professional banker, management & cost accountant and corporate secretary. He has over 40 years of experience in both retail and commercial banking services. He is currently a consultant in banking services advising clients on how to deal with their bankers as well as how to seek loan facilities from banks.

		Director Mr. Gordon Chan President of Canada Computers Gordon started selling floppy discs at the campus of Queen's University while he was a student there. From selling floppies, he was able to purchase a house and began selling printers. Immediately his business began to flourish and soon after in 1992, he opened his first Canada Computer store in Kingston. The privately held company currently operates more than 16 locations across Ontario with over 100 dedicated employees. Gordon's vision is to keep growing the company by adding new stores throughout Ontario but with his eyes firmly focused on maintaining a solid bottom line.
		Director Mr. Alan Hamm Alan attended Sir George Williams University in Montreal where he was president of the Science Students Association of 5000 members. His business experience includes retail, transportation, logistics, import / export, marketing, national and international sales and brand management. Alan brings over 40 years of business ownership experience and his extensive background as an entrepreneur, business owner and networker gives him valuable insight into the inner workings of small and medium sized business. He may be best described as a networker and connector who built his own businesses and also assisted others to do the same through his large spheres of influence. Alan gives back to the community as a VP & Director of the ACCE ( Association Of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs ) and through past board memberships of YRAP ( York Region Abuse Program) and The York Region Alzheimer's' Society and many others. He remains active in all The CBA's ( Chinese Business Associations ) in the GTA and is a past Chapter President of BNI ( Business Networking International ). He is always identifying new market opportunities and building new strategic partnerships especially with Chinese businessmen and women in Canada and China. His marketing company works with many S.E. Chinese businesses assisting them to connect with and understand & approach the Canadian marketplace. Alan is also building a "China" team here and in China with a 53 year old company bringing business opportunities through natural nutrition and environmental cleaning solutions. Alan can usually be found assisting people financially with solutions for residential and commercial mortgages and creative business financing, as well as creating growth areas for ACCE.

 

 

Advisor Ms. Joanna Lo BA(ACS), CGA, ACCA, CA Ms. Joanna Lo was first elected as director of ACCE in 2000, served as Treasurer from 2001 to 2002, VP, Internal Affairs from 2003 to 2004, VP, Association Development from 2005 to 2006, President from 2007 to 2008. Joanna Lo is a senior manager in Assurance and Advisory department in PCS with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Joanna Lo received her BA (Administrative and Commercial Studies) in the stream of Financial and Economic Studies from University of Western Ontario in 1999 and in the same year she qualified as Certified General Accountant (CGA). Later in 2002, she qualified as Chartered Certified Accountant (ACCA) of United Kingdom and became Chartered Accountant (CA) in 2006. Joanna focuses on small and medium size clients including investment companies, service industries, rental operations, real estates, wholesales, manufacturing and construction companies, assisting them in start-ups, business management and tax planning..

 

Advisor Mr. Fred Lai Mr. Fred Lai is the founder of Amazing Custom Fabricators Inc. With background in Mechanical Engineering, he gained extensive knowledge in manufacturing of precise sheet metal components utilizing state-0f-the-art equipment & machinery. His company won the Best Start Up Award in 2000 Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Award. Since then, Amazing Custom Fabricators Inc. has grown 100%. Fred, with his Christian beliefs, also believes in service to the community. He joined the board of ACCE in 2002. Before taking up presidency of the association in 2004, he was appointed Vice President of Association Development and also the project manager of the annual Business Forum. He has been Director and Treasurer for Gospel Communication Center of Canada from 1994 till 1996 and is now the advisory committee members.

 

Advisor Mr. Wilbert Lai MBA, CMA Wilbert Lai has a B.Com (Hon) degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong and an MBA degree from the University of Minnesota, U.S.A. He is also a Certified Management Accountant and a member of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants. Wilbert has an accounting and consulting practice in Toronto. He worked for Union Carbide in Hong Kong before joining Imperial Oil in Canada in 1974. Subsequently, he held various controllership positions with Wonder Bread (General Bakeries), Continental Can Canada and Xerox Canada. At Xerox, he was financial controller for the manufacturing operations in Mexico, Brazil and Canada. He has taught at the Centre of Entrepreneurship at Centennial College and is an instructor at the School of Continuing Studies of the University of Toronto.. Since 2000, he has been a member of the Advisory Committee of Enterprise Toronto of the City of Toronto and was a member of the Tax Practitioners Consultation Group with Canada Revenue Agency from 2001 to 2005. He is a founding member of the Asian Advisory Council of PepsiCo Canada created in 2006. Wilbert served as President of ACCE from 1998-2002 and co-founded the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Awards in 1997. He has served on the board of Community Alliance for York Region Education (CAYRE) and has been an Advisor of SEAS Community Centre since 2002. He is also a Vice President of the Chinese Professionals Association of Canada (CPAC) and its Education Foundation.

 

		Advisor Mr. Andy Yap Mr. Andy Yap has been a member of ACCE since 1998. He served as President from 2002 to 2004. Prior to that, he was the treasurer from 1999 to 2000 and Vice-President of Association Development in 2001. Andy is a Chartered Accountant and a tax partner with Deloitte & Touche LLP. Andy's professional experience includes providing tax advice and planning to entrepreneurs. Andy has contributed to various publications, speaks frequently on tax related topics and appears occasionally as a guest on Business News Network's "Talking Tax" program.. Andy's other community contributions include serving as a member of the Finance Committee for the Centre of Addiction and Mental Health from 2004 to 2007, served on the organizing committee of the 2004 United Way Blossom Ball, and currently volunteers his time in minor hockey.
		Legal Counsel Mr. Jeffrey K.F. Shek Jeffrey holds a Bachelor of Law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School of York University. He currently practices at his own sole practitioner law firm, which was established in 2003. His area of practice includes real estate law, corporate and commercial transactions, civil litigation, mortgage enforcement, wills and estate, family law, and dispute resolution.