Derrick Hwong Yie Chern
About Derrick Hwong Yie Chern
Derrick Hwong Yie Chern is a Senior Key Account Manager at Procter & Gamble, responsible for managing the relationship with Watsons since April 2021. He has a background in Aerospace Engineering and Korean language studies, with previous experience in key account management roles at Procter & Gamble.
Current Title and Role
Derrick Hwong Yie Chern is currently holding the position of Senior Key Account Manager for Watsons at Procter & Gamble. Since April 2021, he has been instrumental in managing the key account relationship with Watsons, driving business growth and fostering strong partnerships.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role, Derrick worked at Procter & Gamble as the Senior Key Account Manager for DFI Hyper/Super Channel from 2019 to 2021. Before that, he served as the Key Account Manager for DFI Hyper/Super Channel for five months in 2019. From 2017 to 2019, Derrick was the Key Account Manager for Aeon, Aeon Wellness, and Ecommerce, operating in Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His responsibilities included overseeing key accounts with major retailers like Giant Hypermarkets, Cold Storage, and Mercato under GCH Retail Malaysia.
Educational Background
Derrick Hwong Yie Chern holds a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical Engineering from Inha University, Korea, which he completed between 2013 and 2016. He also studied Korean language at Seoul National University from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, Derrick attended the Royal Military College from 2009 to 2010.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
Throughout his career, Derrick has been responsible for driving business growth in key retail channels. While managing the key account relationships with Watsons, DFI Hyper/Super Channel, Aeon, Aeon Wellness, and Ecommerce, he has successfully fostered strong business relationships and implemented effective strategies to boost sales performance and customer satisfaction.