International health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has named Freda Ng as the new managing director of Park ‘n’ Shop Hong Kong & Macau, taking over from Norman Yum, who has decided to retire and will be assuming the role of business advisor.
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Established in 1972, Park ‘n’ Shop is a leading supermarket chain in Hong Kong, encompassing various retail brands such as Taste, Fusion, Food Le Parc, Great Food Hall, and more.
Ng has been a part of AS Watson Group since 2010, initially joining in a business planning capacity. In 2023, she became the chief operating officer of Park ‘n’ Shop after serving as chief digital officer of Watsons International and chief customer & digital officer of Watsons Hong Kong.
Dominic Lai, group managing director of AS Watson Group, commented: “Freda has been an invaluable asset to AS Watson for 14 years, demonstrating excellence in various areas such as business planning, customer experience, digital innovation, and development. We are highly confident that Freda will continue the transformational journey of Park ‘n’ Shop and elevate the business to new heights.”
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In her new role, Ng will focus on building upon the strong foundation of the business and providing customers with a seamless shopping experience across the supermarket’s nearly 260 online and offline stores.