Ir Dr Poon is Chairman of ATAL Engineering Group. With more than 50 years of experience in engineering and business, he has contributed significantly toward the accreditation of engineering degrees. He is a member of the Legislative Council Election Committee – Engineering Subsector, President of Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences, Life President of Hong Kong Federation of Electrical and Mechanical Contractors, Honorary Advisor of the Bauhinia Foundation Research Centre, and was formerly President of The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers. Dr Poon was honored with the title of University Fellowship by PolyU in 2006/2007.