Management Team
![]() | Mr. James Tong joined Dragonair as Chief Executive Officer in August 2009, bringing with him a wealth of management experience in Hong Kong’s airline industry. Prior to taking up his current position with Dragonair, Mr Tong was General Manager Sales Pearl River Delta & Hong Kong for Cathay Pacific Airways. He joined Cathay Pacific in 1987 and has held a number of managerial positions in various commercial and operational departments in Hong Kong, Australia and Germany. Mr Tong has worked for Dragonair previously - as Regional Manager Northern China in Beijing from 1994 to 1996. He was also General Manager Commercial for all-cargo airline Air Hong Kong from 2002 to 2004. Mr Tong holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Computer Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is married with two sons. |
![]() | Ms. Christine Liu was appointed General Manager, Inflight Services and General Manager, International Affairs for Dragonair in August 2009. She oversees the airline’s international affairs issues and all matters relating to inflight services including cabin crew management, inflight catering and inflight sales. She also has overall responsibility for the development and implementation of inflight service improvements in order to maintain and enhance Dragonair's status as a leader in regional inflight passenger services. Ms Liu joined Dragonair in 2008 as Assistant General Manager Inflight Services. She started her airline industry career in 1997, when she joined Cathay Pacific as a Management Trainee and took up a wide variety of positions in various departments including Marketing, Passenger Services Systems, Revenue Management and Cargo. Ms Liu is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences. She is married with one child. |
![]() | 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. |
![]() | 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. He started as an Engineering Trainee and has also held the positions of Technical Services Manager (Boeing), Manager Aircraft Engineering and Person in Charge of the Design Organisation and Manager Engineering Planning. Mr. Chan is a Chartered Engineer and is also a fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and Membership Secretary of its Hong Kong Branch. 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 one son. |
















