
Ed Wong is a visionary human resources leader with a distinguished career marked by his ability to drive transformative talent strategies and align organizational goals with human capital excellence across global industries. Known for his sharp business acumen and passion for fostering sustainable growth, Ed has dedicated his career to empowering employees to realize their full potential while equipping organizations with the capabilities needed to thrive in competitive and evolving markets. Ed began his HR career in executive search, honing his expertise in identifying and cultivating top-tier talent. This foundational experience paved the way for his transition into regional HR leadership roles at multinational corporations, where he consistently delivered impactful results. At adidas, he spearheaded the transformation of the Asia Pacific and Greater China Talent Acquisition function, unifying fragmented operations into a cohesive, business-aligned strategy. His work streamlined cross-border hiring processes for commercial, design, and global operations teams, enhancing efficiency and elevating the candidate experience during a critical phase of regional expansion. His success at adidas led him to Starbucks Asia Pacific, where he played a pivotal role during a period of exponential growth. Tasked with building the Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence from the ground up, Ed designed a scalable recruitment framework that supported 14 diverse markets across company-owned, joint venture, and licensed partnership models. His leadership ensured the organization could rapidly adapt to market demands while maintaining a consistent employer brand and talent readiness amid aggressive commercial and operational scaling.From there, Ed joined Marriott International in an expanded role to lead talent management for their Asia Pacific business, supporting over 900 properties and headquarters locations across the continent.In his current dual role as General Manager, Human Resources for RGE (Hong Kong) and Head of Greater China Talent Acquisition Center of Excellence, Ed leads HR strategy for the company’s Hong Kong operations while directing a regional talent hub designed to attract and retain top talent.
marriott.com
rgei.com
adidas-group.com
hkjc.com
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
General Manager, Human Resources
RGE
• www.linkedin.com/company/rgegroup
• Full-time
Jan 2024 - Present
Hong Kong, Nanjing
Executive Manager Talent Acquisition
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
• www.linkedin.com/company/hkjc
• Full-time
Aug 2022 - Feb 2023
Hong Kong SAR
Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Talent Management Solutions & D&I, Asia Pacific
Marriott International
• www.linkedin.com/company/marriott-international
Jul 2019 - Aug 2022
Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore
talent acquisition director, Asia Pacific Partner Resources
Starbucks Coffee Asia Pacific Limited
• www.linkedin.com/company/starbucks-asia-pacific
Oct 2016 - Jul 2019
Hong Kong
Regional Head of Talent Acquisition, APAC - Global Talent Acquisition
adidas Group
• www.linkedin.com/company/adidas
Apr 2013 - Oct 2016
Hong Kong, Shanghai
In-house and external Talent Acquisition / HR Management positions
Global executive search companies and MNCs
Jan 2005 - Apr 2013
Hong Kong