Chairman of IBM Global Services, China Hong Kong Ltd... -
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Published on: 6/2/2002
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The Chairman of IBM Global Services, China Hong Kong Ltd, Mr Garry Willinge, will address students graduating from Curtin University of Technology at the 2002 Hong Kong Graduation Ceremony from 2pm, Sunday 2 June at the Intercontinental Hotel, Hong Kong.
Mr Willinge, who last year was appointed as Adjunct Professor of Business Studies within the Curtin Business School, will deliver the Occasional Address to graduates, their families and friends at this year's ceremony.
Singapore-born Mr Willinge, who holds a Bachelor of Science with first class honours, initially trained as an officer with the Royal Australian Airforce.Since1974 he has been employed with IBM Australia in a variety of science, information technology and business management roles.
In 1990 he was assigned by IBM to the WA Public Sector, at the request of the Premier, to develop and help implement public sector management policies.
In 1997 he led the IBM global effort that achieved the IT services contract for the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games and then led IBM's effort in Asia to ensure that 50,000 IBM customers successfully migrated to Year 2000 readiness.He is currently responsible for leading IBM Global Services in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta region of South China.