Our Team

Mr. John Lau is the Executive Chairman and founder and was appointed Executive Director of ECG on 28 May 2014. He is Chairman and founder of ECG’s largest shareholder, JL Enterprises Holdings Limited (“JL Enterprises”). He is Group Managing Director and founder of ECG’s strategic investor, CS Logistics Holdings Limited (“CS Logistic”). He is the Managing Director and founder of Cargo Services Far East Limited (“Cargo Services”), a principal operating subsidiary of the CS Logistics group of companies and Managing Director and founder of Xin Hai Hua Enterprises.

John brings more than 40 years of experience in trading, shipping and logistics in China. His pursuit for excellence in providing professional services is well known and acknowledged by many major retailers and brands worldwide.

John founded Cargo Services in 1990 as an ocean freight non-vessel operating cargo carrier. He has led the growth of Cargo Services in becoming a leader in international logistics. Today, Cargo Services is the largest privately owned integrated logistics service provider and freight forwarder in China and Hong Kong.

John founded Midstream Holdings Limited (“MHL”) in 1995. He was Managing Director of MHL from 1995 to 1997. MHL was acquired by Hutchison Port Holdings in 1997.

John founded Wide Shine Terminals Limited (“WST”) in 1990. He was Managing Director and founder of WST from 1990 to 1995. WST was subsequently acquired by MHL in 1995.

John founded Hoi Kong Terminals Limited (“Hoi Kong”) in 1986. He was the Managing Director from 1986 to 1990. Hoi Kong was acquired by Jardines Shipping Services Limited in 1990.

John holds Bachelor of Social Sciences from the University of Hong Kong, and joined Dodwell & Co. in their Hong Kong buying office working with many international retailers and trading companies sourcing from China. He quickly rose to become a director at Dodwell & Co. He left Dodwell & Co. in 1983 to start his own businesses in shipping and international logistics.

John was appointed as a committee member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Nanjing Committees in the tenth and eleventh elections.

John served as Independent Non-executive Director of Golden Eagle Retail Group Limited (SEHK: 3308) from 1999 to 2011 and Nanjing Sample Technology Company Limited (SEHK: 1708) from 2003 to 2011.

Lawrence has spent over the last 10 years bringing international brands into Asia, specifically Greater China, through eCommerce and digital activation. His experience spans across business strategy, brand marketing, eCommerce, IT development, cross-border logistics and content creation.

Prior to taking up the role to lead eCargo, he spent a few years in Investment Banking, Digital Banking and Asset Management in Hong Kong and China, including setting up his own company, Zingly, focused on helping brands capture and utilise user generated contents.

He strongly believes in driving a customer-centric business that ensures the company’s principals are capturing all opportunities available to generate value. “Sales lost today, is lost forever”.

Oscar joined eCargo in October 2020 as the Group’s Financial Controller. Prior to joining eCargo, Oscar worked as Financial Controller of VTeam Financial Service Group and China Financial Services Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, overseeing all aspects of financial management, corporate finance, global investor relations and management across these businesses.

He also spent several years with Ernst & Young and Pricewaterhouse Coopers in Hong Kong.

Ryan joined eCargo in January 2021 as the company’s Business Development Director. He has over 15 years of experience and skills in brand management, commercial sales, and leadership Management roles. He has extensive experience, especially in Australian export and China Omni channels.

Before joining eCargo, Ryan was the commercial leader of Nuchev, an Australia-listed Dairy company. He has also held multiple senior roles in Beiersdorf, China, in EC and band management since 2010.

Vivien is responsible for managing the group’s logistics, warehousing, procurement management, IT project / product management and channel operations function of the business. She spent over the last 8 years helping brands sell into China through different China eMarketplace and B2B channels. Strive to make the company achieve different milestones, become a truly one stop supply chain solutions company.

Previous to her work at eCargo, Vivien was the Business Manager at ARBA Holdings Limited (A WPP-Ogilvy Company), she responsible to help numerous global insurance company in designing, developing, and managing complex digital related projects.

Vivien loves pottery and her favorite quote is "Action is the foundational key to all success - Pablo Picasso”.