For Third Vice President:
John Lau, DTM
Home Club/District: Connections 708110-51
Job Title/Employer: Business Owner/Chief Executive
Acme Group of Companies
Relevant Work Experience: John has 21 years of business experience in the USA, Europe, and various countries in Asia, first as head of marketing with a European Multi National Corporation and later as a business owner of Acme Group of Companies. His focus is on human capital development, marketing and financial management, strategic planning, performance management and management information systems for global-based clients.
Education: PhD in Strategic Marketing, USA; MBA, UK; Bachelor in Church Ministry, USA; and Diploma in Marketing from Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK.
Hobbies and Interests: Reading, music, swimming, surfing, golfing, fishing, jogging, gym, mountain climbing, nature, connecting with and helping people.
Volunteer Experience: Founding member of the Lions Club of Kuching North; Neighborhood Community services; church care group, corporate member of Malaysian Ex-Security Forces Association; Member of Chartered Institute of Marketing; member of the state technical social reform sub-committee; weekly “ Leadership Voice “ columnist with state leading newspaper; and Registered Parliamentarian of National Association of Parliamentarians, USA.
Honors/Recognition Inside Toastmasters: Governor, President’s Distinguished District; Mentor award for nine clubs; sponsor for seventeen clubs; Governor’s Award; Club Toastmaster of the Year; President’s Distinguished Division Governor; Excellence in Marketing; Excellence in Education & Training; Excellence in Leadership; President’s Extension Award.
Honors/Recognition Outside Toastmasters: Top Manager of the Year; Lions International Extension Award; Lions International 2nd Melvin Jones Award; Outstanding Lions Club President of the Year; Lions International Horizon Award; blood donor award and Lions Outstanding Project Chairman.
Qualifications for Service: John has worked and marketed products and services in many countries around the globe. He understands cultural diversity and has a proven record of connecting with and helping people achieve improvement in their lives. With his academic background and 21 years in the corporate world he has successfully executed corporate financial plans, strategic plans, strategic marketing plans, information systems and human capital development. Using this background and skills he is prepared to serve our organization at the Executive Committee level.
Personal Information: John and his wife, Rebecca, DTM, reside in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia. They have two adult children.
Contact Information: Web site: www.johnlautoastmaster.com