Members Profiles - Prof. the Hon. Johnny NG Kit-chong

After obtaining his doctoral degree from PolyU in 2002, Prof. Ng finished his studies of Post-doctor research degree at Tsinghua University in 2006. From 2001 to 2009, he was Chairman of Titanium Technology Ltd., a leading supplier of digital identification products based on biometric face-recognition technology. In 1999, he founded Goldford Group and has since been Chairman of the Group. A Greater China concept technology investment firm, Goldford focuses on early-stage opportunities in TMT (technology, media and telecommunications), education, and creative industries through seed angel funding, integrated consultancy and strategic networking.

In acknowledgement of his outstanding contributions to the innovative field of engineering and technology, he was awarded "Hong Kong Ten Outstanding Young Digi Person" in 2000, "Innovative Entrepreneur of the Year" for 2003 sponsored by Hong Kong Science and Technology Park, and "Top Ten Outstanding Cantonese Youth" in 2013. He was honoured with PolyU's Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering "Distinguished Alumni Award" in 2007. He was one of the recipients of the Medal of Honour from the HKSAR Government in 2018.


Interview with Prof. Ng at PolyU Excel X Impact Autumn 2020 issue