Management

An experienced group of professionals in the finance and information technology industry is continuously developing new content and business opportunities, making Quam the single best all-purpose tool in any investor's toolbox.

Quam's Chairman, Bernard Pouliot says: "Going forward, Quam will continue to strengthen its multi-active financial services platform for both individual investors and corporations. Quam has won the trust and loyalty of the Hong Kong investment community."

Executive Directors

Mr. Bernard POULIOT, aged 59, joined the Company in 2000 and is currently the Chairman of the Company. Mr. POULIOT is a responsible officer for Types 4 and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Asset Management Limited, a responsible officer for Type 4 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam (IA) Limited, a representative for Type 1 and responsible officer for Type 9 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Securities Company Limited. Mr. POULIOT has more than 30 years of experience in investment, finance and corporate development. He is responsible for formulating the overall business strategy of the Group. Prior to being chairman of the Company, he was a group managing director of a Hong Kong listed company. Mr. POULIOT is currently a director of Seamico Securities Public Company Limited, a company listed in Thailand and was an independent director of Mountain China Resorts (Holding) Limited (formerly known as Melco China Resorts (Holdings) Limited), a company listed in Toronto, from May 2008 to November 2010. He is the beneficial owner of Newer Challenge Holdings Limited and Porto Global Limited, which are substantial shareholders of the Company.

Mr. Kenneth LAM Kin Hing, aged 57, joined the Company in 2001, after the Company’s acquisition of its Hong Kong operation of the financial services and securities broking business of APC Capital (Holdings) Limited, and is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of the Group. Mr. LAM is a responsible officer for Types 1, 2, 4 and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Securities Company Limited, a responsible officer for Types 4 and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Asset Management Limited and a responsible officer for Type 6 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Capital Limited. Mr. LAM has worked for an international bank for 10 years as the head of its PRC and corporate banking operations. Mr. LAM has more than 25 years of experience in corporate finance and banking. He is currently a director of Seamico Securities Public Company Limited, a company listed in Thailand, and has previously held directorship in other public listed company in Thailand. Mr. LAM is also an independent non-executive director of Hon Kwok Land Investment Company, Limited, a company listed in Hong Kong. He is the Vice Chairman and past Chairman (2009–2010) of the Institute of Securities Dealers Limited. He is the beneficial owner of Olympia Asian Limited, which is a substantial shareholder of the Company.

Mr. Richard David WINTER, aged 58, joined the Company in 2002 and is currently the Deputy Chairman of the Company and Chief Executive Officer of corporate finance business of the Group. He is also a member of the remuneration committee of the Company. Mr. WINTER is a responsible officer for Type 6 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Capital Limited. Mr. WINTER has extensive experience in the investment banking and corporate finance advisory field in Hong Kong. Mr. WINTER was previously managing director of Deloitte & Touche Corporate Finance Limited and before that Standard Chartered Investment Banking. He received an Honours Degree in Commerce from Edinburgh University. He is a member of the Listing Committee of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, a member of the Takeovers and Mergers Panel and Takeovers Appeal Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission, fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and an Executive Committee member of The Outward Bound Trust of Hong Kong Limited.

Independent Non-Executive Directors

Mr. Gordon KWONG Che Keung, aged 61, has been an Independent Non-executive Director of the Company since September 2003. Mr. KWONG has also been serving as the chairman of the audit committee of the Company and a member of the remuneration committee of the Company. He is also an independent non-executive director of a number of companies listed in Hong Kong. From 1984 to 1998, Mr. KWONG was a partner of Pricewaterhouse and was a council member of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited from 1992 to 1997. He has a Bachelor of Social Science degree from the University of Hong Kong and is a fellow member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Robert Stephen TAIT, aged 62, was appointed as Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in September 2008. Mr. TAIT is the chairman of the remuneration committee of the Company and a member of the audit committee of the Company. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce and Business Administration from the University of British Columbia. Mr. TAIT has extensive experience in human resources aspect and was the Head of Human Resources, Asia Pacific of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited during October 1999 to April 2008. He is a former Director and past Treasurer (October 1999 to April 2008) of the Employer’s Federation of Hong Kong, the past Chairman (April 2004 to April 2008) of the Manpower Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors. He is a Governor and past vice-chairman (May 2004 to May 2010) of the Canadian International School in Hong Kong.

Mr. Robert CHAN Tze Leung, aged 64, was appointed as Independent Non-executive Director of the Company in October 2011. He is a member of both the remuneration committee and audit committee of the Company. Mr. Chan is a chief executive officer of United Overseas Bank Limited, Hong Kong. He is an experienced banker with over 38 years of experience in commercial and investment banking. Mr. CHAN is an independent non-executive director of Hutchison Port Holdings Management Pte. Limited, a trustee-manager of Hutchison Port Holdings Trust which is listed in Singapore and Noble Group Limited, a company listed in Singapore. He is also a senior adviser to Long March Capital Limited, a fund management company based in Beijing and Shanghai in partnership with leading Chinese institutions including CITIC Group. He holds the Bachelor of Science (Economic) Honours from the University of London and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Liverpool and is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors.

Senior Management

Mr. Adrian John BRADBURY, aged 47, is the Director, Head of Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity of the corporate finance business of the Group. He is a responsible officer for Type 6 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Capital Limited. Mr. BRADBURY graduated from the University of Manchester with a Degree in Civil Engineering. He has been associated with Quam Capital Limited since 1999. He is a fellow member to the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales.

Mr. Alexis WONG Lit Chor, aged 52, is the Deputy Managing Director of the securities and futures businesses of the Group and a responsible officer for Types 1 and 4 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Securities Company Limited. He joined the Group in 2003. Mr. WONG graduated from University of Toronto, Canada with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Commerce. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He has over 27 years of experience in the banking, investment and securities dealing industries and is an independent non-executive director of several listed companies in Hong Kong.

Mr. Calvin CHIU Chun Kit, aged 40, is the Director of China Operations of the securities and futures businesses of the Group. He is a responsible officer for Types 1 and 2 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Securities Company Limited. He joined the Group in 2002.

Ms. Cindy CHAN Miu Wan, aged 56, is the Managing Director of the wealth management business of the Group. She joined the Group in 2006. Ms. CHAN holds a Master Degree in Applied Finance from the University of Western Sydney. Ms. CHAN has extensive experience in the corporate banking, insurance and IFA industries. She is a professional financial planner, an associate member of the Institute of Financial Accountants and a qualified certified risk trainer of the Institute of Crisis and Risk Management.

Mr. Christopher CHOY Kwong Wa, aged 47, is the Head of the multi-strategy investment business of the Group. He joined the Group in 2006. He has more than 20 years of experience in the investment industry and over 10 years of experience in the alternative investment management field. He holds a BA (Hons) Degree from the Loughborough University of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from The University of East Asia.

Mr. Christopher Straughan JUSTICE, aged 49, is the Managing Director of the website business of the Group. He joined the Group in 2007. Mr. JUSTICE graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Policy Analysis. He has diversified experience in finance and venture capital, strategy and business development and has led the start-up of several Internet media businesses in Asia, including taking one company, Asiacontent.com, to a NASDAQ IPO.

Mr. Edward WONG Wing Tat, aged 36, is the Portfolio Manager of the asset management business of the Group. He is a responsible officer for Types 4 and 9 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Asset Management Limited. Mr. WONG graduated from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University with a Bachelor Degree in Management. He joined the Group in 2006 and has over 16 years of investment experience focusing in Greater China markets.

Mr. Gary MUI Ho Cheung, aged 36, is the Executive Director, Head of IPO and Capital Markets of the corporate finance business of the Group. He is a responsible officer for Type 6 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Capital Limited. He joined the Group in early 2009. He has over 15 years of experience in finance and investment banking industry. He is also an independent non-executive director of a listed company in Hong Kong. He holds a Bachelor of Accounting and Finance from the University of New South Wales, Australia. He is a member of CPA Australia.

Mr. Guy Michael STILLE, aged 53, is Executive Director and Head of Institutional Business of the securities and futures businesses of the Group. He joined the Group in July 2009. Mr. STILLE is a responsible officer for Type 1 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance of Quam Securities Company Limited. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He has worked for Akroyd and Smithers Plc., Hoare Govett (Asia), HG Asia Holdings Inc. and Westhall Capital Limited and has more than 30 years experience in the industry.

Ms. HUNG Chun Yee, aged 40, is the Head of Advisory of the corporate finance business of the Group. She is a responsible officer for Type 6 regulated activity under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Capital Limited. She joined the Group in 2002. Ms. HUNG has extensive experience in corporate finance. She is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Kevin Graeme SEW HOY, aged 44, is the Chief Financial Officer to the Group and the Deputy Managing Director of the securities and futures businesses of the Group. He joined the Company in 2001 and was the Company Secretary of the Company from November 2001 to March 2008. Mr. SEW HOY has over 17 years of experience in audit, compliance and corporate secretarial services. He graduated from the University of Otago, New Zealand with a Degree in Commerce and further completed a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Australia. Mr. SEW HOY is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants, New Zealand and a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.

Mr. Philip CHOI Lai Sang, aged 49, is the Group Head of Technology. He joined the Group in 2007. Mr. CHOI graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. He has more than 25 years of extensive experience in information technology industry.

Mr. TANG Kwok Chuen, aged 42, is the Director of Private Client Service of the securities and futures businesses of the Group. He is a responsible officer for Types 1 and 2 regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance for Quam Securities Company Limited. He joined the Group in 2006.

Mr. TSANG Chung Him, aged 39, joined the Company in 2007 as the Head of Compliance and then appointed as Company Secretary to the Group in April 2008. He has extensive experience of compliance in the financial industry. He worked for the Securities and Futures Commission and several major financial groups. Mr. TSANG holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences and a Master of Laws from the University of Hong Kong and the professional designations of Chartered Financial Analyst, Certified Public Accountant and Financial Risk Manager.

Last revision date: 9 January 2012