Mr Tang King Shing joined Certis in July 2017. The additional honorary/non-executive title of Chairman, Greater China was presented to him with effect from 1 April 2019.
His role as Chairman, Greater China includes providing actionable insights on the market, customers, competitors and regulations. He facilitates introductions and networking, as well as advising Certis on how it should build relationships and mutual understanding with potential customers and key stakeholders. He plays a valuable role as an ambassador for Certis and advises in times of extraordinary events.
Mr Tang joined the Hong Kong Police as an Inspector in 1976. He retired from the police service in 2011 after holding the office of the Commissioner of Police for four years. During his 35 years of service as a police officer, Mr Tang held a variety of operational, staff and management posts, including experience in the unique fields of counter-terrorism and aviation security. Between 1991 and 1993, he was seconded to the Metropolitan Police Service, London, undertaking the role of a Divisional Superintendent. In recognition of his police service, Mr Tang was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star (GBS) in 2011 and the Hong Kong Police Medal for Distinguished Service (PDSM) in 2004. Also, in 2007, the National Police Improvement Agency, UK, presented Mr Tang with the Bramshill International Leadership in Policing Award, being the first overseas recipient of such decoration.
In 2013, Mr Tang was appointed a member of the national committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee of the People’s Republic of China. He is a fellow of the Institute of Administrative Management (FInstAM), UK, and holds a Master’s degree in International and Public Affairs from the University of Hong Kong. He was awarded the World Outstanding Chinese Award in 2018.