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	Mr. Patrick Yeung joined Dragonair as Chief Executive Officer in August 2011, bringing with him years of valuable experience in the airline industry. Prior to taking up his current position with Dragonair, Mr Yeung was Director, General Manager and Chief Representative of John Swire & Sons (China) Limited, overseeing the group’s development and investment strategies in Mainland China. He joined the Swire Group in 1980 and has worked in numerous managerial positions for Swire Shipping and Cathay Pacific Group. Mr Yeung has also held a number of key postings abroad including the Philippines, Singapore and Thailand. In 2004 – 2007, he became Cathay Pacific General Manager Southeast Asia. Mr Yeung served as Dragonair and Cathay Pacific’s General Manager China from 2007 – 2009, managing the operation of the two airlines in Mainland China. He was also Managing Director of Cathay Pacific Holidays Limited from 1998 – 2004, during which the business has been transformed from departmental operation to individual corporate. Mr Yeung holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Science from the University of Hong Kong.
	Ms. Cecilia Leung was appointed General Manager Inflight Services and General Manager International Affairs in April 2010. In her new position, Ms. Leung is responsible for overseeing the airline’s international affairs issues as well as all matters relating to inflight services including cabin crew management, inflight catering and inflight sales. She is also responsible for the development and implementation of inflight service improvements in order to further enhance Dragonair’s status as a leader in regional inflight passenger services. Prior to this appointment, Ms. Leung was Manager Inflight Services Department Strategic Planning at Cathay Pacific Airways. She joined the Cathay Pacific Group in 2000 and among her senior appointments was also Managing Director of Cathay Holidays Limited from 2006-2009. Ms. Leung was a Management Consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers Consulting prior to joining the Cathay Pacific Airways. Ms. Leung graduated as Bachelor in Business Administration from the University of British Columbia, Canada specialised in Urban Land Economics, and also holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
	Captain Peter Sanderson was appointed General Manager Operations in September 2008. He oversees the development and management of policies in the airline's Operations Division to ensure the safe, effective and economical operation of the airline's fleet. He also manages all elements of operational activity to ensure Dragonair complies fully with the requirements of its Air Operator's Certificate. Captain Sanderson has considerable experience in the aviation industry. He joined Dragonair in 1993 and has held various positions including Check & Training Captain, Manager Airbus and Assistant General Manager Operations. Prior to joining Dragonair, Captain Sanderson worked for the UK carrier Dan-Air and served in the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm. He recently graduated from the INSEAD Asian Executive Programme.
	Ms. Grace Lee was appointed Head of Corporate Communication for Dragonair in January 2010. She is responsible for the operation and strategic direction of the airline’s network-wide corporate communication, including all public and media relations, public affairs and corporate social responsibility programmes. Prior to taking up her new position, Ms Lee was Marketing Director for the Hong Kong Design Centre. She has extensive experience in the areas of marketing and communications, including media and stakeholder relations, corporate communications, publications, event management, sponsorship and fundraising, and business matching. She has worked in both the business and public sectors for organisations involved in tourism, banking, sports, education and the design industry. Ms Lee graduated from the Hong Kong Baptist University and later gained a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Strathclyde in the United Kingdom.
	Dr. Kwok Chan was appointed Head of Corporate Safety and Quality in September 2004. In this position, he is responsible for maintaining the highest level of operational safety by ensuring safety and quality policies, processes and regulations are complied with in all areas of Dragonair's operations. He also ensures the company's Safety and Quality Management System is in compliance with the standards of the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department, the International Civil Aviation Organization and the International Air Transport Association. Prior to joining Dragonair, Dr. Chan was in various management positions at Airbus Industrie in France and the UK. He started his aviation career as a graduate aircraft design engineer with British Aerospace, Airbus Division, in the UK. He was later transferred to Airbus headquarters in France to head up various management positions in engineering until finally becoming the Director of Flight Safety, in charge of safety and accident investigations. Dr. Chan holds a Ph.D in aircraft systems engineering and is a registered chartered engineer with the UK Engineering Council as well as a private pilot. He is married with two children.
	Mr. Darryl Chan was appointed Head of Engineering in August 2008. He is responsible for ensuring the Dragonair fleet is safe, reliable and cost effective by working with partners Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited and Taikoo (Xiamen) Aircraft Engineering Company Limited. Prior to joining Dragonair, Mr Chan held various management positions in Cathay Pacific Airways, starting as an Engineering Trainee in 1990 and held a variety of posts including Technical Services Manager (Boeing), Manager Aircraft Engineering and Manager Engineering Planning. Mr Chan is a Chartered Engineer, Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Honorary Secretary of its Hong Kong Branch. He is also a Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers Aircraft Engineering Discipline Advisory Panel and Committee Member of the Hong Kong Aviation Industry Association. Mr Chan holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Air Transport Engineering from the City University London.
	Ms. Linda Won was appointed Head of Personnel in April 2009. She is responsible for overseeing personnel functions within Dragonair, ensuring the establishment and implementation of proper personnel policies, good employment practices and a corporate benefits programme with the overall aim of meeting specific human resources requirements and ensuring Dragonair operates as a good employer. Ms Won joined Dragonair in 2001 and has held various positions including Manager – Personnel, Ground Staff; Manager – Personnel Services; and Assistant General Manager – Personnel Services. In addition to her experience in the commercial sector, Ms Won also has gained human resources experience working for public bodies. A graduate of the University of Hong Kong, Ms Won holds a Bachelor's Degree in Science. She is married with two children.