Mr Paul CHONG is the founder and managing director of the Southa group of companies (a local E&M engineering company and equipment manufacturer) which is now part of the Veolia family (a French conglomerate in energy and environmental business).  He holds a degree in mechanical engineering (HKU), with expertise in low temperature refrigeration.  

He has dedicated much of his time in serving the community in the education and training sectors.  He holds the following positions in his current and past public services - Vice Chairman of VTC, Past Chairman / President of Zero Carbon Building, Construction Workers Registration Board, VTC E&M Services Training Board, ITAC for E&M Services, Skill Upgrading Scheme of E&M Services Steering Committee, Federation of E&M Contractors, Canadian International School and Board / Council Member of VTC, CIC, HKGBC, BEAM Society, THEi, HKAEE, Metropolitan University, Employees Retraining Board, Energy Advisory Board.  

He is also honoured by the Government with a Medal of Honour and a Bronze Bauhinia Star and by the Metropolitan University and VTC with Hon. Fellowship for his contribution.