Dane Cheng Ting-yat, executive director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will step down in October when his contract ends after six years in the role, the Post has learned, while a global recruitment drive to find his successor has been launched.
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The board posted job advertisements on its website and professional networking platform LinkedIn on Monday finding Cheng’s successor.
A source said Cheng would take a break after he finished his second three-year contract.
The recruitment ad stated that candidates should have a deep understanding of the tourism industry, both locally and internationally, along with a proven track record of executive leadership in multinational organisations, including profit and loss responsibility.
Candidates must have extensive experience in stakeholder engagement, high-level governance and media relations, as well as in acting as an organisational representative.
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They must also show strong marketing acumen, multicultural awareness and significant experience in strategic planning, change management, driving business performance, developing customer-centric marketing strategies and risk management.