Reporting directly to the Director-General of Investment Promotion, the Associate Director-General is required to contribute to Invest Hong Kong by leading a Division of dedicated investment promotion staff locally and overseas to (a) develop and execute investment promotion strategies and business plans for a number of targeted sectors* and overseas markets; (b) lead and co-ordinate aftercare programmes to encourage and help existing investors to expand and upgrade their presence in Hong Kong; (c) act as an advocate to improve Hong Kong’s competitiveness and attractiveness as business location; and (d) develop an effective network of contacts with partner organisations. (Note: The post requires extensive international travel.)

(a) A minimum of fifteen years of relevant work experience in marketing, corporate account relationship management, business development/consultancy or investment and trade promotion, including at least three years at a senior management level in a multi-national environment; (b) Knowledge of and experience in direct investment promotion or economic development; (c) A bachelor’s degree, and preferably a higher degree, in a sector-specific subject*, business administration, economics or international marketing from a Hong Kong university, or equivalent; (d) A very good understanding of Hong Kong’s business environment. Knowledge of the Mainland market would be an asset; (e) Solid commercial experience in handling multi-national corporate clients at senior executive level; (f) Good communication and presentation skills; and (g) A strong command of English. Proficiency in Chinese is preferable.