Ms Wong joins the international law firm's litigation and dispute resolution practice group. Previously, she was deputy general counsel at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority for seven years.

Monica Lee Muller

Director of business development

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (Management)

Mrs Lee Muller joined HKCEC as sales manager in February 1994. Prior to her promotion, she was HKCEC's marketing and sales manager.

Ian K. Marsh

Senior vice-president and managing director of Western Union Asia Pacific

First Data Corp

Mr Marsh, with more than 30 years' finance experience, provides the overall leadership for Western Union's continued expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, including China.

Yuen Ming Kwong

General manager - marketing

Caltex Companies (Greater China)

He will be responsible for all marketing of the retail and commercial businesses at Caltex Oil Hong Kong, and also oversee product sales in South China.

Raj Seth

Vice-president Asia-Pacific & regional director Asia-Pacific technology & netcoms practices

Hill & Knowlton

Mr Seth will remain part of the Hill & Knowlton Asia-Pacific management team. He was regional director of netcoms practices.

David C. Williams

Head of audit and risk management

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

Mr Williams' responsibilities encompass risk assessment, internal audit, business efficiency and value assessments. He joined the group in 1998.

Peter C. Borer

Chief operating officer of The Peninsula Hotels and director of HSH

The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels

Mr Borer will oversee all hotel operations to enhance performance and maintain standards. He will also lead the development of brand image, marketing and distribution.

Jae Lie

President

Xinhua Finance Asia

Mr Lie will be responsible for the Asia operation of Xinhua Finance's business units, including its market indices, credit ratings, information technology operations and investor and public relations services.

Albert Yau General manager, cargo

Dragonair

Mr Yau, who has worked in the aviation industry for 14 years, will oversee the development of the airline's freight business and services at a time when they are expanding rapidly.

Carol Yu

Chief financial officer

SOHU

Ms Yu, a certified public accountant, has worked with Arthur Andersen Hong Kong and Beijing, and with Donaldson Lufkin & Jenrette Securities Corporation in Hong Kong.

Eric Slighton

Managing director and head of Asia-Pacific credit derivatives

Barclays Capital

Mr Slighton, who is based in Hong Kong, has held similar roles at Merrill Lynch and Deutsche Bank. He has more than 15 years' experience in derivatives.

Yvonne Yung Wai Fun

Director of branch banking sales and distribution

Citibank

Ms Yung will oversee the bank's branches in Hong Kong and Macau and grow its distribution network. She joined the bank in 1984.

Amy Choi Lai Fung

Director of direct banking sales and distribution

Citibank

She will be responsible for heading and growing the direct banking team, and also lead the treasury products and sales team. She joined the firm in 1994.

Ko Fai-wong

Director

AsiaSat

Mr Ko was previously alternate director and succeeds Li Tong-zhou. He is deputy general manager of Shortridge Ltd.