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Secure First-Mover Advantages in the GBA

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Mikron Ng

Chief Enterprise and Commercial Officer

"Execution is where opportunities become outcomes"

Possessing 25+ years of solid experience in both enterprise and consumer markets, as a specialist in serving both chain and individual companies, Mikron leads teams to identify the synergies and win with the partners and customers.

Mikron Ng is Chief Enterprise and Commercial Officer of HKBN Enterprise Solutions, responsible for driving the strategic growth and commercial development of the business across carrier, large enterprise, mid-market, and SME segments. With over 27 years of experience spanning telecommunications, business development, and commercial transformation, he has been instrumental in HKBN’s growth since joining the company in 1999. 

Known for his strategic vision and execution excellence, Mikron has led numerous business transformation initiatives, market expansion programmes, and strategic partnership developments throughout his career. From accelerating the growth of HKBN’s residential business to advancing its Enterprise Solutions portfolio, he has consistently identified new opportunities, built high-performing teams, and fostered long-term partnerships that deliver sustainable value.  

Beyond his commercial achievements, Mikron is recognised for people-centric leadership, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high performance. He holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and a Bachelor of Science from Hong Kong Baptist University. 

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# Digital Transformation, # GBA, # Post-pandemic Era

As Mainland China relaxes restrictions, the border is expected to open soon. Businesses should make plans to launch operations swiftly in the Greater Bay Area (GBA) to secure first-mover advantages.

The GBA presents significant business opportunities as it boosts over 86 million in population. Last year, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council surveyed over 300 startups headquartered or at least with an office in the GBA; over 70% of the surveyed project more than 25% increase in revenue in the next three years.

The findings indicate optimism about the region’s future. Although many businesses had plans to expand into the GBA, few had the opportunity to explore the differences in the market, culture, and business environment due to border closure over the past few years.

Now business and political leaders seem optimistic about border reopening as Hong Kong and mainland governments continue to relax Covid restrictions; cross-border travel and trade are bound to resume as soon as Lunar New Year. Hong Kong firms that are keen to tap the lucrative GBA should team up with reliable partners to set up offices and establish IT infrastructure and service operations as soon as possible to maximise first-mover advantages.

Despite the urgency of getting ready, business owners are hesitant to partner with service providers on the mainland based on limited experience. They are concerned about service quality discrepancies that may affect their brand reputation.

Considering the time investment and costs associated with identifying and managing the right service providers, it is best to partner with a one-stop shop that understands the dynamics of both the Hong Kong and mainland markets.

With offices in core cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Macau, and Zhuhai and over 2000 employees in the region, HKBN Enterprise Solutions can empower businesses to overcome geographical barriers and seize opportunities in the GBA. Contact us for more information.

(Reference: A joint research by HSBC and HKTDC released in November 2021)

This article was published in Headline Daily【Grow with Planning in Advance】column