Leading our Vision Forward
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
PAUL TAM
As Chairman, Paul Tam brings to ICONNBC years of entrepreneur experience at the international level.
Since founding his company in 2003, Paul has built global recognition while expanding his business into a diversified company with four divisions: Business Development; Real Estate Development; Business Consultation; and Technology.
BERNARD LOH
Bernard brings to the Board of Directors a background in environmental services and regulations. As the Business Development Manager for an Environmental Company, he provides technical and innovative environmental options to his clients. Bernard held other positions previously as a senior recruiter advisor, bilingual communications, and sales and marketing in the hotel and airline industries.
KEVIN CHING
Kevin Ching brings to ICONNBC Board as Vice Chair, experience as a Director of Business Development in financial planning, property management, marketing and feasibility studies for large scale business projects.
ZOE LAI
Zoe Lai serves on the ICONNBC Board as Director of Communications, bringing extensive experience in business administration and corporate operations. She is a member of the management team at Intelli Group and has previously held administrative and operational roles within both the trading and financial services sectors.
CHRIS CHOI
Chris's background in finance is a valuable asset to the Board. With a Bachelor of Commerce degree from UBC and a wealth of experience in retail, manufacturing, accounting systems planning, and system migration projects, Chris brings a diverse range of skills and knowledge to ICONNBC.
Advisor
Senior Advisor
FLORENCE GORDON
Florence brings to the Board of Directors a wealth of business and advisory experience in finance, marketing, public relations, and human resources. Florence is currently an associate producer of two national TV shows; and a senior advisor to Intelli Group. Prior to this, Florence held other positions in North America as the President of Chamber of Commerce, and Director of HR & Administration.
Senior Advisor
COUNCILLOR
BILL McNULTY
Bill brings to the Board of Directors the following business experience as City Councillor since 1993, an educator by profession, Founder of Richmond Sports Council and 2020 Co-chair +55 BC Games.
Senior Advisor
Linda Reid
MLA, Richmond South Centre
Linda brings to the Board of Directors the following experience. First elected in 1991, Linda is the longest serving MLA in parliament serving as Speaker of Legislative Assembly and serving on such committees as Minister of Advanced Education, Minister Early Childhood Development and currently serves as the Opposition Critic for Senior Care. Linda also volunteers as Chair BC & Alberta Guide Dogs and Director Chinatown Lions Club.
Legal Advisor
CHRISTOPHER CHEN
Christopher brings a wealth of experience to ICONNBC as a licensed lawyer in British Columbia, Canada; State of Illinois and Missouri, United States, and also as a Certified Public Tax Accountant (non-practicing). Christopher is also the founder of 606 Essex Chambers, located in Burnaby, BC.
Legal Advisor
RICHIE WONG
Richie is an asset as a legal advisor to the Board of Directors. He is a member of the BC Law Society and a corporate lawyer with a diverse area of practice. He advises and assists in structuring corporate and commercial transactions in areas of real estate, finance, aviation, media, and technology. Richie sits on various board committees for business associations and non-profit organizations.
Advisor
Eric Yung
Staff Scientist/Lab Manager, Holt Lab BC Cancer Agency
Eric brings to the Board of Directors the following experience. He has been involved in. cancer research for almost a decade and immunogenomics for the last 2 years. Eric has also served as School Trustee from 2011 to 2019 and from 2008-2011 served as President of Richmond District Parents Association.
Advisor
Eric Jackson
President, M. Engineer Cellula Robotics Ltd.
Eric brings to the Board of Directors the following experience. Since 2001, as President of Cellula Robotics Eric has developed complex systems for multi-national organizations and government, specializing in subsea robotic technology for geophysical and geotechnical applications. He is recognized world-wide for his extensive knowledge in his field.