HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire
- 7 August 2026 - Hang Lung Group Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00010) and
Hang Lung Properties Limited (SEHK Stock Code: 00101) (collectively
referred to as "Hang Lung") today announced the appointment of Mr. TSOI
Tak Lun, Leo, as Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Executive Director,
with effect from October 1, 2026. He succeeds Mr. Weber Lo, who will
continue as CEO and Executive Director until September 30, 2026. Mr.
Tsoi will join Hang Lung on September 7, 2026 as CEO Designate and
Executive Director before formally taking on the Chief Executive Officer
and Executive Director (with effect from October 1, 2026)
Mr. Tsoi, aged 56, is a seasoned business leader recognized for his
leadership in transformation and innovation, with more than three
decades of experience in retail and business management across Asia.
Currently he serves as CEO of Toys "R" Us Asia, where he transformed the
business through a light-asset model, expanded the brand's appeal to
the kidult segment, and reignited growth across Greater China and
Southeast Asia. Prior to that, he served as CEO of Starbucks China after
holding several senior leadership roles, driving innovation and
supporting the brand's rapid expansion over more than a decade. Earlier
in his career, he built a strong leadership foundation at PepsiCo and
Procter & Gamble Greater China, driving growth through strategic
vision and deep consumer insight.
Mr. Leo Tsoi said
, "I am excited to join Hang Lung, a
company whose expanding presence and commitment to 'We Do It Well' have
made a meaningful impact across the communities it serves. I am grateful
to Adriel and the Boards for their trust, and to Weber for laying down
such a strong foundation to build upon. As I step into this role, I look
forward to partnering with our talented team to strengthen
relationships with stakeholders, tenants, and customers, and co-create
Hang Lung's next chapter of growth and impact."
Mr. Adriel Chan, Chair of Hang Lung, said, "Hang Lung are excited
to welcome Leo as our next CEO. His track record in driving growth
through excellence makes him the best candidate to lead Hang Lung into
our next chapter, and the Boards and I look forward to working closely
with him. I am confident that the organization will thrive under his
leadership. I would also like to thank our retiring CEO, Mr. Weber Lo,
for the significant contributions and achievements over the past eight
years; he has put Hang Lung in a position of strength, setting us up for
further future success."
Mr. Weber Lo will serve as Advisor to the Chair for one year beginning October 1, 2026.
Mr. TSOI Tak Lun, Leo
Chief Executive Officer Designate and Executive Director (with effect from September 7, 2026)
Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director (with effect from October 1, 2026)
Mr. Tsoi has been Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Board Member for
Toys "R" Us Asia since April 2023, where he led a transformative journey
across Asia's key cities. During his tenure, he transformed the brand
with a light-asset expansion strategy and accelerated the
enterprise-wide digital transformation, driving significant brand
elevation and business growth across Greater China and Southeast Asia.
Prior to this, Mr. Tsoi was CEO of Starbucks China and a member of the
company's Global Executive Leadership Team. He envisioned and led a
decade-long expansion that scaled the business from 600 to 6,000 stores,
while advancing Starbuck's ESG agenda by launching plant-based
campaigns and pioneering the Greener Store Lab. Earlier in his career,
Mr. Tsoi held senior leadership positions at PepsiCo China and Procter
& Gamble, where he delivered category leadership and launched iconic
brands and campaigns that shaped consumer culture and inspired new
lifestyles.
Mr. Tsoi currently serves as a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development
Council (HKTDC) Toy Advisory Committee, and previously served as an
Independent Non-Executive Director of Pure Group. He holds a Bachelor of
Business Administration in Marketing from The Chinese University of
Hong Kong, with a minor in Japanese Studies.
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