Founder & Chief Executive Officer

Policy Advocacy:

Committee Member and Southern District Community Development Officer of the New People's Party (NPP) . The first Hong Kong industry pioneer to propose classic vehicle statutory reforms during the Chief Executive’s Policy Address consultation, receiving positive and constructive government acknowledgement, actively driving legislative modernization and regulatory alignment across the Greater Bay Area .

Public Service:

1. Council Member & Founding Member of China Automobile Dealers Association (Classic Car Committee)

2. Associate Member of The Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong (IMIHK)

3. Member of Hong Kong CPPCC Youth Association

4. Executive Committee Member of the Carbon Offset Association (COA),

5. Vice Chairman of The Hong Kong Industrial and Commercial Association (Kwai Tsing Branch)

6. Council Member of Hong Kong Southern District Community Association

7. Youth Committee Member of the Federation of Hong Kong Brands

8. Committee Member of Institution of Dining Art (IDA).

Professional Background:

Selected project leader of the "Funding Scheme for Youth Entrepreneurship in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area 2025–28" . Holds a Bachelor of Education (Honours) from The Education University of Hong Kong , Certified Trust Planner (CTP) , and ISO-14064 Carbon Coordinator . Manages cross-border operations across Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and Qingdao with over 100 custodial classic vehicles , bridging asset management, green transition, and automotive cultural IP curation.

COO

Former management at car trading platform, exhibition company and asset management, with outstanding experience in large-scale property management and project operations, ensuring the efficient execution of cultural tourism projects.

CFO

Founder of the Hong Kong Carbon Offset Association, possessing extensive experience in financing and financial compliance management.

Automotive Authority

Mr. Ponthey Yip is a highly respected industry expert with over 30 years of extensive experience in automotive engineering and management. He has held senior technical and after-sales management positions for various top-tier international luxury automotive brands (including Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Audi, Maserati, etc.).

Beyond his commercial achievements, Mr. Yip has dedicated years to automotive vocational education, having served as a Senior Lecturer and Officer in Charge of the Automobile Training Centre at the Vocational Training Council (VTC), cultivating countless talents for the industry. He currently focuses on consultancy for New Energy Vehicle (EV, Hydrogen) technology development and classic car restoration, committed to driving green transport and the heritage and innovation of automotive culture in Hong Kong.

Professional Experience:

- Chief Consultant / Consultant (2022 - Present): Focusing on EV charging infrastructure, hydrogen fuel engine development, and classic car restoration.

- Education & Training (2015 - 2022): Senior Lecturer and Officer in Charge, Automobile Training Centre, Vocational Training Council (VTC).

- Luxury Brand Management (1993 - 2015): Served as Technical and Service Manager for major distributors managing brands such as Audi, Rolls-Royce, Bentley, Jaguar, Ferrari, and Maserati.

Public Service & Appointments:

- 2023: Member, Transport & Support Services Industry Consultative Network - Employees Retraining Board (ERB)

- 2023: Course Advisor (Automotive Technology) - Caritas Yuen Long Chan Chun Ha Secondary School

- 2022: Deputy Commanding Officer (Lt Cdr) - Hong Kong Sea Cadet Corps (HKSCC)

- 2021: Executive Committee Member - Education & Training Committee, Hong Kong Electric Vehicle Association

- 2018: Treasurer / Secretary / Vice Chairman - Institute of the Motor Industry Hong Kong (IMI-HK)

- 2017: Honorary Advisor - Hong Kong Vehicle Repair Merchants Association (HKVRMA)

- 2015: Member - Vehicle Maintenance Technical Advisory Committee, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD)

- 2007: Industry Specialist (Automotive) - Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ)

- 2005: Member - Automotive Industry Training Advisory Committee (ITAC), Education Bureau

- 2005: Honorary Advisor - Service Managers Association (SMA)

- 2002: Member - Automobile Training Board, Vocational Training Council (VTC)

- 2002: Industry Specialist (Automotive) - Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

Qualifications & Education:

- BSc (Hons) Business Management (Engineering): Coventry University, UK

- Chartered Environmentalist (CEnv): Society for the Environment, UK

- Certified Service Manager: Audi AG, Germany

- Advanced Automotive Engineer (AAE): Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI-UK)

Automotive Specialist

Mr. Jacky Zhang (Zhang Yongmin) is a pioneering figure in China's automotive detailing and restoration industry with over 15 years of professional experience. As the first expert in China to obtain both the Certified Detailer (CD) and Skills Validated (SV) certifications from the International Detailing Association (IDA), he is dedicated to introducing top-tier international detailing standards to the Chinese market. He is a RUPES Certified BigFoot System Specialist and was invited to the RUPES headquarters in Italy for technical exchange as the sole technician representative from China at the time.

Mr. Zhang has made significant contributions to industry standardization, frequently serving as a referee and technical advisor for national-level automotive maintenance and detailing skills competitions. He also participated in the research and development of industry standards such as the "Evaluation Norms for Automotive Maintenance and Beauty Technicians." Currently, he serves as a chief consultant and training mentor for several prestigious organizations, focusing on elevating industry technical standards and cultivating the next generation of detailing talents.

Professional Expertise & Achievements:

-Pioneer in International Certification:

- 2016: Became the first person in China to achieve the IDA Certified Detailer (CD) designation.

- 2019: Achieved the IDA CD-SV (Skills Validated) advanced certification, marking another first in China.

- 2020: Recognized by the IDA for outstanding industry reputation and highest technical service standards.

-International Collaborations:

- RUPES (Italy): Awarded the title of "BigFoot System Specialist" and invited to headquarters in Milan for technical exchange.

- Chemical Guys (USA): Appointed as an authorized store trainer for the China region.

- Global Exchange: Conducted technical exchanges with top studios including FOOSE Design (USA) and ULGO (Japan).

- Judging & Standardization:

- Served as a referee for the National Transport Industry Vocational Skills Competition (Ministry of Transport), awarded "Outstanding Referee."

- Participated in the development of the provincial skill talent evaluation question bank (Automotive Beauty Decorator) for the Zhejiang Human Resources and Social Security Department.

- Referee for the 5th AEA China (International) Automotive Paint Beauty Masters Competition.

Appointments & Consultancies:

- ACFIC Automobile Dealers Chamber of Commerce: Expert Consultant, Aftermarket Professional Committee (2020).

- Zhejiang Automobile Decoration & Beauty Maintenance Industry Association: Training Think Tank Expert / Training Mentor (2021-2022).

- Beijing Chejue Shi Auto Technology Service Center: Chief Consultant (2021).

- Hangzhou First Technician College: Guest Lecturer / Seminar Speaker.

Qualifications:

- IDA Certified Detailer - Skills Validated (CD-SV)

- RUPES BigFoot System Specialist Certified

- National Level 2 Technician (Automotive Repair)

- National Certified Used Car Appraiser

- National Vocational Skills Competition Referee Qualification