Microsoft has announced the appointment of Leo Liu as the new General Manager for its Hong Kong and Macau operations, effective immediately. Liu succeeds Cally Chan, who has led the region for the past eight years. In his new role, Liu will oversee the company's strategic direction and business operations, focusing on expanding Microsoft's presence and driving digital transformation initiatives for customers and partners. He will report directly to Yang Hou, Chairman and CEO of Microsoft Greater China Region.
Yang Hou expressed enthusiasm about Liu's appointment, highlighting his extensive experience and successful track record in leading digital transformation efforts across the Asia-Pacific and European markets. Hou emphasized Liu's commitment to empowering employees, customers, and partners as they navigate the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI). He also acknowledged Cally Chan's significant contributions to Microsoft's growth and her role in advancing Hong Kong's innovation and technology sector.
Leo Liu brings a wealth of experience from his previous leadership roles at various international cloud service providers, where he managed business operations in both the Asia-Pacific and European regions. He is also an active advocate for cloud computing and AI in social education. Liu serves as a Board Member of the Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited, a Council Member of the Hong Kong Computer Society, and a member of the IT Management Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association.
In his statement, Liu expressed honor in taking on the role, recognizing Hong Kong as a premier international financial center and a hub of innovation and technological advancement. He looks forward to collaborating with Microsoft's teams, customers, and partners to unlock the full potential of AI during this transformative era.
This leadership change comes at a pivotal time as Microsoft continues to invest in AI and cloud technologies to support digital transformation across various industries. Liu's appointment is expected to further strengthen Microsoft's commitment to innovation and its support for the technological development of Hong Kong and Macau.
For more information, please refer to the official announcement on Microsoft's News Center Hong Kong.
Source: Microsoft Microsoft Appoints Leo Liu as General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau – Microsoft News Center Hong Kong
