Our People

Principals

David H. Edwards - Managing Director

In Hong Kong since 1974, David has established and run a variety of businesses around the region, primarily in Hong Kong and China, and is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin. He founded the IBC group of companies in 1986, which now includes IBC Capital Limited, IBC Solutions Limited, and International Business Center. David is an Honorary Council Member of the China Friendship Peace and Development Foundation (CFPDF) established by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) and a Director of the CPAFFC, both Chinese Central Government quangos under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. He is well connected to the China Central Government and business leaders not just in China but also throughout the Region. David has M.Eng and MBA degrees, and was the recipient of the 2006 China Peace Award.

James Ng Kin Hung - Director and Chief Financial Officer

James has been with the IBC Group since 1997, and is a senior partner in our associated CPA firm. He is also a director in IBC Solutions Limited, our insolvency business, where he also holds the position of Nominee (a Trustee position) in insolvency cases and voluntary arrangements handled by the firm, which are cases approved by the High Court.

Teresa Ng Ka Wai - Director and General Manager

Teresa has been with the IBC Group since 1994 and is involved in all of the IBC branded companies as General Manager. She has a BBA in Business Administration and also brings marketing skills. Teresa is also particularly involved in our Client Relationship Management program and is an exceptional motivator.

John Hammond - Director

John Hammond jointly heads up our Ports and Logistics Division. He was twice elected Chairman of Felixstowe Port Users Association and served on the UK Government sponsored SITPRO Port Procedures Working Group. John has worked in senior positions for several multi-national companies, including AT&T and Standard Chartered Bank. With SCB he was a Senior Product Manager, Trade, Supply Chain & Logistics Integration, Global Trade Finance for seven years.

John has also spent six years as “Shepherd” to the Hong Kong Government Logscouncil E-Logistics Group and non-executive Director of the Hong Kong Logistics and Supply Chain R&D Centre.

Marc Hill - Principal

Marc joined IBC in 2008 bringing extensive experience in sales, marketing and general management. He heads up our North American business liaison between customers in North America and our Hong Kong headquarters. Marc joined us from Techtronic Industries, (“TTI”), a Hong Kong listed company, where he was their President Global Accessories and Hand Tools. His responsibilities covered sales, marketing, engineering and purchasing. Prior to TTI, Marc worked for Multinationals such as Newell Rubbermaid, Tyrolit and Black & Decker, always leading the sales and marketing efforts. Marc has lived in three continents and has good global viewpoint. He is fluent in German.

Marc holds a BS in Marketing and Management from the University of Oregon.

Steve Hobbs - Principal

Steve has 30 years experience covering operational, project and consulting roles across a wide range of industries. This has included senior management positions in multinational companies such as MacDonnell Douglas, PA Consulting, and ABN AMRO Bank. His experience also covers company IPOs, startups and the management and development of smaller privately-owned companies at various stages in their development.

Steve has extensive international experience in Europe, Africa, and the Middle East and has spent the last 12 years based in China and working throughout Asia. During this time he has built up and managed multinational, multidisciplinary teams and run a number of major integration and organizational transformation programmes. He has an honours degree in Logic with Physics from Sussex University

Wilmer E. Aguilar - Principal

Wil Aguilar joined IBC and its Ports and Logistics Division in March 2008, and has extensive experience in the maritime transportation sector, having studied marine transportation and marine policy at universities in the United States and Europe, and having worked for various shipping lines before joining Hutchison Ports Holdings in 2000 where he carried out terminal management and commercial development roles, before taking up the position as port marketing and solutions manager. Wil is a Master Mariner and holds an MSc in Marine Policy from the University of Wales and a BSc in Marine Transportation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Wilson Yee - Principal

Wilson has been in corporate finance for over ten years. He also primarily engaged in documentation gearing for pre-listing and funding arrangement in the Greater China region. Prior to joining IBC, he worked in direct investment, securities and derivatives research in French and Japanese brokerage firms and for the Hong Kong Futures Exchange. Wilson is often invited by the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers and Hong Kong Securities Institute to act as guest speaker at seminars and training programs in Hong Kong and Mainland China. He has an LL.B. (Hons) and MBA, and holds the professional qualifications of CFA, CFP and FRM. Wilson is the Analyst and Compliance Director in our associated company IBC Capital Limited.

Thomas B. Thorp - Principal

Tom has over 30 years experience in investment banking and mergers & acquisitions in the U.S., China, and Asia. Tom brings a large network of government, corporate and financial connections from both the Asian region as well as from his native USA. Tom holds a BA in Management Science with a minor in Mathematics, and an MS in Nuclear Engineering.

Rita Zhang - General Manager China Operations

Rita joined IBC in 2004 and spends much of her time liaising with our China-based clients. A native Mandarin speaker born in Shandong, Rita attended Beijing Normal University and graduated with a degree in Chinese History and Business Administration.

Associate

Madelaine Tsung Pui Wai - Associate

Madelaine has been in the financial services industry since 1997, and prior to that she worked for Johnson Matthey for 7 years. She has held progressively senior positions in Prudential, T.G. Holborn, Wealthmaster, AXA, Vision Financial, and One Finanz. Madelaine is the CEO of our insurance broking business in associated company IBC Capital Limited.

Tim Leung- Associate

Tim joined the IBC Group in 2001 as an accounting professional, and specialises in forensic accounting, financial due diligence, and financial modelling for mergers, acquisitions and listings.

Ryan Hui - Associate

Ryan has been with the IBC Group since 2003, specialising in insolvency cases, before transferring into IBC Strategic to concentrate on China mergers and acquisitions.

Tom Atkinson - Associate

Tom is studying for his International Business and Mandarin degree at Nottingham Trent University, and will be with us for 8 months as part of his course.

Administration

Brenda Chang - Administration Manager

Brenda joined us in 2007, and runs the Back Office. She has a BS in Human Resources Management from California State University.

Candy Qin - Guangzhou Office Manager

Candy joined IBC in 2004, is a China qualified accountant and manages our Guangzhou Office. Candy also works with Tim Leung on financial modelling for mergers, acquisitions and listings.

Joan Sun - Documentation Officer

Joan joined us in 2008 after achieving her degree in English from Hainan University.  Joan currently is working on translations of IPO documentation in our Guangzhou office. 

Daisy Duan - Client Liaison Officer

Daisy joined us in 2007, straight from achieving a degree in criminology and jurisprudence from Hunan University. Daisy works in our Guangzhou office.