Raymond Yap

 

HeroesToo - Founder & CEO

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Raymond spent 30 years in business, primarily heading up the European operations for Wong’s International Ltd., a major electronics manufacturing group listed in Hong Kong. He also worked with Mondex, part of the Mastercard suite of smart card companies.

 

In 1991 Raymond opted for early retirement, emigrating to Vancouver to enjoy life and prioritise spending more time with his family. In 2003, he was diagnosed with melanoma, an aggressive form of skin cancer, and subsequently underwent life-saving surgery. This proved to be a cathartic experience for him, generating concern for his family particularly his young grandchildren with a realization that the best way to safeguard their future was to protect the environment.

 

Eager to create lasting change, Raymond came out of retirement and applied his business acumen and experience to advocating environmental protection. To this end he set up HeroesToo Foundation Ltd., an eco-education charity and SolutionsToo Ltd., an environmental social enterprise. He is an affiliate member of the Hong Kong Business Environment Council.