Dr. Allan Wong Chi Yun, SBS, JP
Chairman and Group CEO
VTech Holdings Limited

Dr Allan Wong, SBS, JP, is the Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of VTech Holdings Limited. He co-founded the company in 1976 with the vision of "Innovation and Technology". Powered by the idea of putting technology into the hands of people, VTech has grown to become the largest supplier of corded and cordless telephones in North America and one of the world's leading suppliers of electronic learning products.

VTech began with a US$40,000 investment and a staff of 40 people in a small factory in Hong Kong. Seizing the opportunity presented by the invention of the microprocessor, Dr Wong and fellow entrepreneur Stephen Leung created the company's first electronic learning product in 1980, which was an instant success.

Dr Wong later leveraged VTech's technology into cordless telephones as well as contract manufacturing. Under his leadership, VTech moved early to establish manufacturing operations in Southern China and later to set up an R&D network centered on Hong Kong that combines technological know how with market understanding. Dr Wong also spearheaded the creation of a strong brand platform, including the AT&T and VTech brands, and an extensive distribution network in North America, Europe and Asia.

A technology enthusiast, Dr Wong has a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Hong Kong. He also holds a Master of Science degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Wisconsin and an honorary degree of Doctor of Technology from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Dr Wong is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute and a member of the Council of Advisors on Innovation and Technology. He is also a council member of the University of Hong Kong, an independent non-executive director of the Bank of East Asia Ltd, China-Hongkong Photo Products Holdings Ltd and Li & Fung Ltd.

This wider contribution to Hong Kong has been given considerable recognition elsewhere. In October 2003, Dr Wong was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star (SBS) from the Hong Kong SAR Government for his significant role in promoting Hong Kong's industrial and technological development, as well as promoting Hong Kong as a center of innovation and technology.

Under Dr Wong's leadership, VTech is now expanding into new markets such as Mainland China and Eastern Europe, and continuing to develop innovative products that address market demand. "Innovation and technology" will continue to provide VTech with new avenues of growth.