12 April 2007
Hong Kong — VTech Holdings Ltd. (HKSE: 303; LSE: VTH; ADR: VTKHY) today announced the appointment of two senior executives to the Board. Effective from 11 April 2007, VTech’s Group Chief Operating Officer Mr. Edwin Ying Lin Kwan and Group Chief Technology Officer Mr. Pang King Fai now serve as Executive Directors of the Group.
“VTech has enjoyed continuous growth over recent years due to a sound focus on our core businesses, complemented by capitalizing on new opportunities in our major markets,” said Allan Wong, Chairman and Group CEO of VTech Holdings Ltd. “We welcome both Mr. Ying and Mr. Pang as executive directors. With their expertise in electronics manufacturing and technology development, I believe VTech can enhance its operational efficiency and bring more innovative products to the markets, laying the foundation for further growth in the financial year 2008 and beyond.”
Mr. Ying, 54, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Hong Kong, with more than 30 years’ experience in electronics manufacturing. He joined VTech in 1986 and left the Group as Chief Executive Officer of Electronic Learning Products business in 2004. Mr. Ying rejoined the Group in December 2006 as Group Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Pang, 51, joined VTech in 2004 as Group Chief Technology Officer with more than 20 years’ experience in design engineering for consumer electronics products. With a PhD (EE) from Stanford University, Mr. Pang is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong where he is an Honourary Professor of the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Department.
About VTech
VTech is one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, the Group’s mission is to be the most cost effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high quality consumer electronics products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner.
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