Speaker Details

Mr. Peter Lau ----- PPT available

Chairman & CEO, International Housewares Retail Company Ltd

Speech Title: International Housewares Retail Company Ltd (Download Powerpoint)

Webcast: CEO Dialogue: Mr. Peter Lau, Japan Home Centre Founder

Speaker's Profile:
Mr. Lau was raised in Hong Kong and studied in Canada, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in science from the Department of Applied Science of Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada in May 1979. In 1981, Mr. Lau established a trading company in Hong Kong and was engaged in the housewares import and export business prior to opening the first Japan Home Centre store in 1991. Mr. Lau is primarily responsible for the Group’s overall corporate strategies, management and business development. He was among the first to introduce the “one price” store concept to Hong Kong, which established Japan Home Centre in a strong position in the Hong Kong housewares retail market.

In 1998, the City Junior Chamber honoured Mr. Lau’s leadership and vision by presenting him with the “Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year” award. He has also been a guest speaker at various business functions held by media groups and government organisations, including the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and Trade and Industry Department.

In the recent years, Mr Lau has dedicated to lead Japan Home Centre’s Development outside Hong Kong. At the present moments Japan Home Centre is operating close to 300 outlets in 9 countries.

2013 Seminar Schedule

(F1) CEO Dialogue: Mr. Peter Lau, Japan Home Centre Founder

Date: 6 December, 2013 (Friday)

Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM