Cebu bids farewell, welcome to Cathay executives

Cathay Pacific Airways Cebu recently hosted a cocktail reception at the ballroom of the Cebu Marriott Hotel to bid farewell to the indefatigable gentleman Mark Liu, who served as the airlines general manager for the past two years, and to welcome his successor Lawrence Fong Yat Cheung.

During his all-too-short-a-stay in Cebu, Mark developed close more-than-just-business relationships with leaders from the travel industry and the other sectors of society. It was no surprise at all that many colleagues, associates and friends turned out in full force to wish him Godspeed.

As requested, guests came in their casual sporty get-ups with a good number donning ready to hit-the-golf- greens attire – a simple reminder of an activity full of camaraderie Mark will surely miss.

Also in attendance were Honorary Consul of Canada Robert Lee and his charming wife Ana Lee, who we learned were Mark’s foster parents in Cebu. Also spotted was frequent traveler Marco Polo Diamond card member Robert Greville in animated conversation with David Tieng of Geologistics and the highly spirited, super likeable Honorary British Consul Moya Jackson, who was casually chic in a striking fuchsia shirt with visors to match over tailored white slacks.

Mark’s extended family CX dynamic team led by passenger sales supervisor Connie Cimafranca presented a video, which had friends from the travel industry sharing their impressions about a no-nonsense professional gentleman whom they have learned to respect and admire.

In closing, the staff surrendered to Mark his sketch in his golf togs done in charcoal. They likewise presented to Lawrence an elegant embroidered jusi barong Tagalog that will surely come in handy for his numerous official functions.

Lawrence Fong Yat Cheung is a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor and a Master of Science in Information System Management from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Before his transfer to Cebu, he was project manager, e-Business, and was responsible for the e-Journey Programme, On-line Check-In and other e-Business projects of Cathay Pacific Airways.

Lawrence is married to Sabina Fung, and has one daughter.

With heavy hearts, we say good luck Mark. With warm hands, we extend a Cebuano welcome to Lawrence.

Mabuhay!