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Meet the Team

Chris Aukland

Chris Aukland

Group Managing Director

About MeChris is the Group Managing Director for Ambition, an international recruitment firm with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, London, Sydney and Melbourne. He has amassed over 18 years’ in the recruitment industry and is hugely passionate about helping organisations to grow their businesses by securing the r...

Quinny Chan

Quinny Chan

Director

​My BackgroundI have been in the recruitment industry since 2010, with a key focus on recruiting mid to senior-level professionals across multiple disciplines such as finance and accounting, sales and business development, digital marketing, and life sciences. I have a proven success track record in understanding business goal...

Alexandra Leung

Alexandra Leung

Associate Director, Technology

My backgroundAfter my graduation, I made the decision to try something different and challenging for a career path. Through my friend’s referral, I began my journey as a recruiter working for a boutique recruitment agency.In my experience as a recruiter, I really enjoy the constant interaction with people...

Monique Yeung

Monique Yeung

Associate Director, Marketing & Products

My BackgroundI started my career as an accountant in a bank, where I gained banking knowledge and started building up my network within the finance industry. Before joining Ambition, I spent a year travelling around the world and realised that I enjoy interacting with people from diversified backgrounds. My love for dynam...

Rachael Yeung 

Rachael Yeung 

Associate Director, Contracting

My BackgroundI first joined a recruitment company as a temporary 3 weeks’ data entry clerk. At the time I had no idea what recruitment was but I liked the energy and the confidence of the people in the industry, so I decided to join the administrative team. Later on, I decided I needed a bit more of a challenge&nbs...

Rita Lee

Rita Lee

Associate Director, Banking & Financial Services

My BackgroundGraduated with a degree in Fashion Marketing and Merchandising, I started working as a Merchandising Assistant in Louis Vuitton. Due to my love for dynamic environment and interactions with various people, I decided to join recruitment. Prior to joining Ambition, I have two and half years of recruitment experience...

Toby Miles

Toby Miles

Associate Director, Technology

​​​My BackgroundI've been recruiting in the Technology space since 2014. I started my career in the UK before moving to Hong Kong in 2016 to focus on Financial Services Technology recruitment. I have a strong network of senior technologists across Hong Kong and enjoy staying up to date with the latest technology trends.

Vien Ng

Vien Ng

Associate Director, Human Resources & Business Support

​​My BackgroundI pursued my bachelor's and master's degrees in commerce in Australia, and had the opportunity to work in recruitment for several years. Upon relocating to Hong Kong, I started my career as a recruitment consultant specialising in business support. As I progressed in my career over the last 8 years, my main focu...

Youni Nip

Youni Nip

Associate Director, Finance & Accounting

My BackgroundI’ve been recruiting in the Finance and Accounting space since 2012. Initially, I helped companies hire junior to middle-level positions but quickly transitioned into recruiting for the managerial and senior spaces. I enjoy meeting with candidates and clients to understand what they are looking for as well as the ...

Dorothy Lee

Dorothy Lee

Business Manager, AmbTech

​​My BackgroundI have been in Project & Tech recruitment for over 4 years, with a focus on contract/consulting engagement related roles. I enjoy helping clients who have urgent/specific hiring needs, and candidates who seek to change/advance their careers. Other than being approachable and analytical, I dedicate a lot of t...

Karis Chan

Karis Chan

Business Manager, Technology

My BackgroundAfter graduation, my career started in a boutique recruitment firm concentrating on IT roles in the banking industry. During that experience, I enjoyed helping candidates to build better career paths and assisting clients to find the right matches.​Roles I Recruit ForI recruit technol...

Ariel Chan

Ariel Chan

Divisional Manager, Finance & Accounting

My BackgroundI was educated in the United Kingdom with a BSc Economics degree and specialised in Finance and Accounting recruitment. Prior to joining Ambition, I worked for leading international CPA firms providing corporate liquidation, personal bankruptcy, forensic, and restructuring services. Roles I ...

Nelson Lee

Nelson Lee

Divisional Manager, Technology

My BackgroundI graduated from the University of Bradford with a degree in Business and Management, I started my career as a solution sales with an IT company where we provide one-stop infrastructure/application solution to financial institutions. During all these years in sales, I found my passion for working with people and d...

Anson Chan

Anson Chan

Principal Consultant, Supply Chain & Procurement

My BackgroundSince graduating from NYU (New York University) with a degree in Economics, I worked in HKT to provide quality services to premium members of an international airline. Interested in human asset allocation and talent acquisition, I decided to join Ambition where I can put my knowledge to use as well as as...

Bella To

Bella To

Principal Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​My BackgroundUpon graduating with a Bachelor of Hotel Management, I started my career and spent 3 years working for a global leading luxury hotel. Given my problem-solving skills, as well as my abilities to communicate and coordinate effectively, I decided to pursue a career in recruitment after my friend's recommendation. Ba...

Gilbert Yeung

Gilbert Yeung

Principal Consultant, Technology

​​My BackgroundMy journey in the recruitment industry began right after my graduation. I first started my career as a recruiter for a professional services firm, and later for a technology consulting firm. Whenever I succeed in helping my clients and candidates, I always get a sense of accomplishment. I believe recruitm...

Kristin Chiu

Kristin Chiu

Principal Consultant, Contracting

​My BackgroundEmbarking on my professional journey immediately after graduating, recruitment has been my primary focus and passion for the past decade. I earned my degree from the University of Manchester in 2013, and since then, I have accumulated a decade of invaluable recruitment expertise across diverse industries, includi...

Tanya Yu

Tanya Yu

Principal Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundWith a background in technology, I started my career in tech recruitment in 2019. Throughout the years, I have established connections with a diverse pool of candidates, spanning from junior to senior levels, within the banking and financial service industries. The most rewarding aspect of my role is witnessing t...

Wayne Cheung

Wayne Cheung

Principal Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundWith a background in Swiss hospitality and a passion for the technology sector, I develop my career as an IT recruiter over the years. Prior to joining Ambition, I have experience in interacting with all levels of IT talent. ​I always keep myself up to date with the latest market trends to ensure th...

Angela Liang

Angela Liang

Senior Consultant, AmbTech

​​​My BackgroundAs an IT consultant specialising in infrastructure, I bring 2 years of experience and a passion for delivering effective technology expertise to support business growth. With a focus on aligning IT initiatives with business objectives, I am dedicated to helping organisations leverage technology to achieve their...

Grace Chak

Grace Chak

Senior Consultant, AmbTech

​​​My BackgroundWith 2 years of experience in IT consulting and recruitment, I specialise in application, digital, and transformation projects. Throughout my career, I have successfully provided tailored solutions and collaborated with teams across diverse organisations in Hong Kong. These include investment banks, retail and ...

Joanne Yu

Joanne Yu

Senior Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​My BackgroundI am a seasoned recruitment professional with three years of talent acquisition experience within the banking and financial services industries. In my previous position at an executive search firm, I specialised in identifying and placing candidates for a spectrum of roles, spanning from junior to senior levels, ...

Kristy Chan

Kristy Chan

Senior Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​​My BackgroundUpon graduation, I began my career as a public relations professional in the hotel industry. During this period, I honed my communication skills by building strong relationships with a diverse range of third-party contacts. Prior to joining Ambition, I worked with another recruitment firm where I focused on recr...

Queenie Yu

Queenie Yu

Senior Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a degree in hotel management from a reputable university in Hong Kong, accompanied by valuable experience gained at a well-established recruitment firm focused on Finance & Accounting, specifically targeting mid to senior-level positions. Throughout my career, I have successful...

Aries Liu

Aries Liu

Consultant, Technology

​​My BackgroundAfter I graduated from the University of the Arts London with a degree in Fashion Buying & Merchandising, I began my career as a Merchandising Assistant at Lane Crawford. A few years later, I realised that my true passion lies in interacting with people from all walks of life, and this motivated me to make a...

Billy Lo

Billy Lo

Consultant, Contracting

​​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a BSc Sociology in 2020, and was fortunate to be able to join one of the leading international retail groups in Hong Kong right after my graduation. I worked my way up to the level of category manager specialising in supply forecasting and promotion management. Later, I decided that I prefer m...

Charmaine Tang

Charmaine Tang

Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​​​​​​My BackgroundI graduated with a Bachelor's degree in sociology from a well-established university in Canada. As I enjoy interacting with people from all walks of life and also helping them where possible, I made the decision to join the recruitment industry. ​Roles I Recruit ForI cover produ...

Crystal Tse

Crystal Tse

Consultant, Technology

My BackgroundI graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Social Science. Prior to joining Ambition, I dedicated approximately one and a half years to hone my skills in recruitment at another firm, focusing specifically on IT recruitment.​Roles I Recruit Fo...

Jane Cheng

Jane Cheng

Consultant, Finance & Accounting

​​My BackgroundI'm a motivated Finance & Accounting recruiter, with an educational background in business administration. I believe my experience empowers me to fulfil our client's vision and equips me to be a solution-oriented recruiter. ​Roles I Recruit ForMy focus is on recruiting junior to...

Kyra Li

Kyra Li

Consultant, Banking & Financial Services

​​​​My BackgroundAfter spending over 7 years studying and living in the United States, where I successfully completed my undergraduate degree, I cultivated a passion for interacting with individuals from diverse backgrounds. Upon returning to Hong Kong, I pursued further education, obtaining my master's degree in 2021, a...

Mei Kai

Mei Kai

Consultant, Sales & Marketing

​​​My BackgroundAs a recruiter, I have the honour of collaborating closely with exceptionally skilled professionals in the dynamic fields of digital innovation and marketing. My enthusiasm is rooted in forging meaningful connections between these individuals and their perfect roles, creating success stories that span across di...

River Zhao

River Zhao

Consultant, Technology

​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Shantou University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Later, I moved to Hong Kong to complete my master's degree in social science and began my professional career. Given the technology industry is a dynamic space, I'm excited to build my career as a recruiter at ...

Tianne Kwok

Tianne Kwok

Consultant, Technology

​My BackgroundI graduated from the UK, and pivoted into a career within recruitment focusing on entry to mid-level hiring across the Commerce sector.​Roles I Recruit ForSpecialising in recruiting IT professionals within Commercial industries, I work with clients including Professional Services, Re...

Nicole Cheng

Nicole Cheng

Associate Consultant, Sales & Marketing

​​​My BackgroundAfter graduating from Hong Kong Polytechnic University, I started my career in marketing and gained valuable experience working with clients from various sectors. With a solid marketing background, I transitioned to the recruitment industry to pursue my goals. By combining my marketing skills with a passion for...

Sam Lim

Sam Lim

Talent Acquisition Consultant, Asia

​​​​​My BackgroundI graduated from Taylor's University with a degree in International Business and Marketing. My professional journey began at a reputable cloud-based enterprise software company, where I served as a Business Development Consultant for over a year. Eager for new challenges, I transitioned into recruitment, init...