Leung Lim Kin, Simon
About Leung Lim Kin, Simon
Professional Roles and Responsibilities
Simon Leung Lim Kin holds several leadership roles at Fujian Province Huayu Education Technology Co. Ltd., including Vice Chairman of the Board, Executive Director, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer. Since joining the company in March 2015, he has been responsible for planning, consolidating, and operating the education business in China as well as developing online education initiatives overseas.
Experience in Information Technology and Telecommunications
Simon Leung Lim Kin has over 30 years of experience in the information technology and telecommunications industries. In 2005, he was appointed president of Motorola Asia-Pacific, where he managed strategic planning and implementation across the region. Later, as the chief executive officer of Microsoft Greater China region in 2008, he oversaw overall business operations and strategy development for the region.
Educational Leadership Roles
Throughout his career, Simon Leung Lim Kin has held various management roles in educational institutions or corporations involved in the education sector. He served as the governor of Upper Canada College from 2009 to 2010, where he was responsible for establishing policy and overseeing the college's financial affairs. In 2012, he became the chief executive officer of Harrow International Management Services Limited, focusing on the development of Harrow International Schools and education services in Asia. He is also a governor of Tung Wah College.
Academic Qualifications
Simon Leung Lim Kin received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1978 and a Doctorate in Laws in 2005, both from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. He also earned a Doctorate in Business Administration from Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2007. His ongoing academic involvement includes serving as a member of the Ivey Asia Advisory Board at the Richard Ivey School of Business.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Simon Leung Lim Kin's expertise is recognized through multiple board memberships and advisory roles. He is an independent non-executive director of PuraPharm Corporation Limited and a non-executive director of Modern Times Group. Additionally, he served on the International Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Polytechnic University from 2010 to 2015 and was a member of the Steering Committee on Innovation and Technology of HKSAR from 2015 to 2017.