Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) is looking for a dynamic, experienced, passionate and enthusiastic candidate as Head of Innovation and Technology. <br> <br>You will lead a team of sector specialists focused on clusters including Biomedical Technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, Microelectronics, Smart Manufacturing and Smart City. In collaboration with the InvestHK global team and key external stakeholders, you will be responsible for attracting and supporting Innovation and Technology (I&T) companies from overseas and the Mainland to set up and expand their operations in Hong Kong (e.g. Regional Headquarters, R&D and innovation Labs). You and your team will demonstrate to investors the growing business opportunities in the I&T sector that can be seized in and via Hong Kong, and support them throughout their journey. With a strong drive to deliver both results and impact, you will lead your team in Hong Kong, in the Mainland and overseas to achieve performance targets. <br> <br>You will need to demonstrate: <br>• a deep understanding and knowledge of the I&T sector globally and Hong Kong’s business environment; <br>• robust business development and client-centric skills; <br>• proven leadership and management of high-performing teams; and <br>• a strong network in the I&T sector. <br> <br>The position will require some international and Mainland travel. <br> <br>InvestHK is a department of the HKSAR government tasked to attract and retain foreign direct investment in Hong Kong. For more information about InvestHK, please visit our website www.investHK.gov.hk. <br> <br>Duties <br>

• (i)To lead the team in developing and maintaining a close business relationship with clients and stakeholders in the I&T sector. To ensure all client communication is conducted in a professional and timely manner. To strive to improve and enhance our deliverable service offering; <br>
• (ii)To ensure the sector team achieves its objectives and annual targets. To initiate, develop and deliver a series of marketing initiatives which could include client engagements, events and investment promotion trips. To build and develop relationships with key multipliers and encourage referrals; <br>
• (iii)To build and update knowledge of key sub-sectors within I&T. To identify Hong Kong’s unique selling proposition in the key focused sub sectors develop; and disseminate key opportunities and sales messages. To map and proactively engage with strategic aftercare companies in Hong Kong. To raise profile of InvestHK among existing investors in key sub-sectors by participating in and hosting network events; <br>
• (iv)To coach, mentor, motivate and support team members; and <br>
• (v)To carry out other duties as assigned by the management.

• (a)A minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in account management, business development, marketing and project management in technology industry; <br>
• (b)A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, preferably in sciences/engineering including AI, robotics, computer science, electronics engineering, information technology, biomedical or related fields; a higher degree (or equivalent) would be an advantage; <br>
• (c)Good knowledge of and experience in the I&T sector and the startup ecosystem. Investment promotion or economic development experience would be an advantage; and <br>
• (d)Extensive networks within I&T sector and the startup ecosystem.