KOS INTERNATIONAL - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager / Accounting & Finance
Alec started his career in the recruitment industry right after he graduated from university. He was a 360-degree Recruitment Consultant specialising in the construction and property field with a renowned UK-based recruitment company for 2 years before joining KOS in 2016.
Being a Manager, Alec is responsible for recruiting for all levels across the Finance and Accounting spectrum. These include positions from Accounting Manager, Finance Manager, Financial Planning Analysis Manager, Business Controller, Financial Controller, Internal Audit Manager, Corporate Finance Manager, Treasury Manager, Tax Manager, Finance Director to CFO.
Prior to joining KOS Executive, Alex was the Executive Vice President of DHR International and previously the Managing Director of Boyden International. He leads senior-level searches primarily in the Retail, FMCG, and Industrial practice groups. Over the years he has established an unsurpassed track record in the recruitment of top-level positions including "C" searches in a variety of functional areas spanning different industries and locations across the Asia Pacific.
Alex started his professional career in Human Resources with one of the largest conglomerates in Hong Kong, the Hutchison Group. Thereafter, he joined Esso Hong Kong, where he was engaged in all aspects of Human Resources and Public Affairs activities in S E Asia including Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Alex received his Bachelor and Master of Science Degrees from the University of Wisconsin in the USA. He is also an experienced public speaker and has lectured on a wide range of topics at conferences, seminars, and academic institutions.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director, KOS China
Bryan Leung discovered his passion for interacting with people during his university years when he majored in psychology and criminology. Deciding to pursue a career in the recruitment industry, Bryan joined KOS, where he specializes in property and construction and recruits junior to mid-level positions, including leasing, project management, corporation communication, and property management.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director of KOS China Division
- Managing Director, KOS China
Calvin is the Managing Director of KOS China Division, and is responsible for establishing KOS' presence in China, as well as overseeing its business operations. He specialises in placement of senior functional positions, including accounting and finance, marketing, sales management, and human resources.
Prior to joining KOS, Calvin spent 7 years with another international recruitment firm, Michael Page, where he was an Associate Director tasked with managing multiple teams in Guangzhou and Shenzhen. During his tenure there, he was heavily involved in building and expanding their businesses across Southern China.
Calvin holds a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Operational Research, Statistics and Economics (MORSE) from the University of Warwick, UK.
Job Titles:
- Manager / Financial Services
Carmen worked as a Gallery Manager as well as a Buyer for a department store before she joined KOS in mid-2017. Carmen is currently the Senior Consultant in the Retail Banking sector, handling positions including Branch Operation Manager, Assistant Relationship Manager, Relationship Officer, Mortgage Specialist, General Banking Officer, Customer Service Officer and more.
Job Titles:
- Senior Consultant / Accounting & Finance
Graduated with Bachelor in Strategy and International Management, Celine started her career in Customer Services & Event Management roles before joining the recruitment industry. With client oriented work experience, she decided to join KOS as a Consultant in 2022.
Celine specialises in recruiting junior to mid-level positions within the Accounting & Finance function, from accounting operation, financial reporting, FP&A and internal audit.
Job Titles:
- Associate Director / Financial Services, Human Resources
Job Titles:
- Manager / Financial Services
Graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Eddie is now pursuing Master of Finance in Chinese University of Hong Kong. Prior to joining KOS, Eddie spent 4 years in the sector of retail banking. His economic and finance knowledge helped massively with his creditability with clients and candidates. As a manager, Eddie specialises in the Finance Services desk and recruits junior to mid-level positions of Asset Management, Corporate Banking and Insurance.
Job Titles:
- Manager / Financial Services
Emily joined KOS in 2014 with a luxury retail background. Emily brought with her experience from different industries and roles to her current position of Recruitment Consultant for the Financial Services desk within KOS.
Emily is responsible for recruiting mid to back office positions of all functions within the banking industry, from Marketing, Product Development, Sales and Business Planning, Business Analytics to Senior Product Specialist, and more.
While graduating from Human Resources Management, Harry has a strong passion in developing his career in the talent acquisition and management sector. After joining KOS in 2021, he has been focusing on recruiting the IT infrastructure talent market from all-level and all-industry. With his market knowledge and skill-set knowledge, he is professional in sharing reliable market information and delivering timely service.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager / Engineering
After his graduation in Canada, Jason returned to Hong Kong to pursue his career. Attracted by KOS founders' vision and passion within the recruitment industry, Jason joined KOS in 2012 as an Associate Consultant. He is currently a senior manager who recruits middle to senior level positions within the property & construction, supply chain & procurement, and industrial practices in Hong Kong and South China region.
Joyce is the Manager of KOS China, focusing on recruiting senior positions of Information Technology and Internet sectors. With experience in technical knowledge, she has consistently assisted various clients for senior hirings in the past three years.
Joyce started out her career in an international business service solutions provider as Corporate Sales and then moved on to Michael Page China as Technology Consultant before joining KOS.
Joyce holds a bachelor's degree in Sociology and Psychology from South China Agricultural University.
Karen returned from Canada to Hong Kong to help out her family business after she graduated from university. She joined KOS in 2011 as a Recruitment Consultant specializing in digital and technology, particularly focusing on Innovation Technology, Big Data Analytics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, FinTech, Cyber Security, Digital IT Strategy, Applications, Infrastructure, and IT Project Management.
Kevin started his recruitment career in 2011 in Singapore with a one of the largest global recruitment firm. He has been in multiple specialisations such as Supply Chain, Human Resources, Finance, and Sales & Marketing covering both Permanent and interim recruitment solutions in a leadership appointment. After 11 years of being in recruitment industry, he has recently joined KOS as a Director in Singapore.
Job Titles:
- Manager / Human Resources & Business Support
Lincoln joined KOS in February 2023. He specializes in contract staffing and outsourcing services. His current focus includes the frontline retail, blue collar and the customer services sectors. With 15+ years of managerial experiences across different industries from financial to HR services, he is proficient in providing outsourcing solution to his clients. Lincoln is a graduate of engineering and is passionate with his current work in the HR industry.
Martin started off his career in retail operations management for few years, followed by another 2 years in a regional recruitment firm as Recruitment Consultant focused in retail recruitment. With a view of broaden his exposure, Martin decided to join KOS in September 2017. He is responsible for recruiting all levels positions within the Luxury Retail, Watches and Fine Jewellry and Fashion sectors. Positions he handles including Store Manager, Store Supervisor, Sales Associate and more.
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager / Financial Services
After graduating with a Bachelor's of Business Administration in 2005, Melanie pursued a career in the retail banking sector. Since then, she has gained over eight years of financial planning experience with Hang Seng Bank and has successfully run her own business for the past four years. Attracted by the vision and values of KOS, she joined the team in 2019 to embark on a new career in recruitment, specialising in front office banking.
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Chief Executive Officer of Our Group
Louisa Yeung joined our Group in April 2017 as Chief Executive Officer of our Group. Ms. Yeung is responsible for overseeing the daily operation, training and development of our employees and formulating the overall strategies and planning of our Group with the Board. Ms. Yeung has approximately 25 years of experience in the HR services industry. Prior to joining our Group, from April 1997 to now, she worked at Michael Page Hong Kong as Managing Director of Hong Kong and South China region between July 2011 and August 2013, and her last position was Managing Director in Page Executive division. She became an Associate of The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators in August 1991. Ms. Yeung became a fellow of The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants in March 1997, a fellow of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants in February 2001 and a fellow of CPA Australia in October 2008.
Ms. Louisa Yeung joins KOS as Chief Executive Officer
Patsy started off her career as a Jewellery Designer in Canada before returning to Hong Kong to join the recruitment industry. Patsy brought with her the expertise and network she gained from her role as a Recruitment Consultant for healthcare and life science sector at Adecco, before joining KOS in 2015.
Patsy is a Manager who specialises in Healthcare and Life Sciences, Hospitality and Food & Beverage, and Education & Publishing sectors.
Job Titles:
- Managing Director, Corporate and Financial Services / Accounting & Finance, Financial Services, Human Resources
Job Titles:
- Director, KOS China / Human Resources & Business Support
Sharon worked as an Administrative Executive for 3 years before she started off her career in IT recruitment, where she specialized in all data, digital, and technology hirings, focusing in both commercial and financial services sectors in Hong Kong. She joined KOS in 2021 and continuously specializing in IT recruitment, focusing in roles including Developers, Programmers, Business Analysts, and many more.
Job Titles:
- Managing Consultant, KOS China / Human Resources & Business Support
Job Titles:
- Associate Director, KOS China
Job Titles:
- Senior Manager / Human Resources & Business Support
Zoe Leung - Managing Director