LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
EFFICIENT MANAGEMENT
Efficiency in decision-making is built into the way IFT is managed. Our experienced management team ensures the Institute’s effective operation and the successful completion of its mission.
FANNY VONG
President
Dr. Vong has been in charge of IFT since 2001. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Organisation and Management, awarded by the ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, in Portugal. Dr. Vong is the author of more than 50 research papers and published articles on tourism development and related topics.
CONNIE LOI
Acting Vice Director of the Tourism College
Dr. Loi’s career has brought her full circle. Dr. Loi studied Tourism Business Management at IFT, graduating in 2001. She also earned a High Diploma in Hotel Management from the Institute. She subsequently received a Ph.D. in Tourism from James Cook University in Australia.
ANTÓNIO CHU
Head of the Technical and Academic Support Division
Mr. Chu joined the Institute when it was founded in 1995. He has held several positions at the Institute – including teaching positions. He was appointed Head of the Technical and Academic Support Division in 2000. His previous experience includes working in the hotel and banking industries in Macao. He was a member of the fourth electoral committee appointed to choose the Macao Chief Executive and of the conference that elected deputies to represent the Macao SAR at the 13th National People’s Congress. Mr. Chu holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Tourism Management and Economics.
HELENA LO
Director of the Pousada de Mong-Há
Dr. Lo is an IFT alumna. She joined the staff of the Pousada de Mong-Há, the educational hotel of IFT, in 2003 and rose to head the establishment in 2012. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration; and received the PATA Face of the Future Award in 2015, an award for enterprising young people working in tourism.
FLORENCE IAN
Vice President
Ms. Ian supervises the administrative work and training arms of IFT. She holds a Master’s Degree in Education Management, earned at the University of Bristol, in Britain. Ms. Ian’s experience includes working for a leading hotel in Macao.
DIAMANTINA COIMBRA
Director of the Tourism and Hotel School
Ms. Coimbra was appointed head of the Tourism and Hotel School in 2001 after a stint as Director of the Pousada de Mong-Há from 1992 to 2000. Ms. Coimbra holds a Master’s Degree in Education Management and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education Policy.
CHAN MEI HA
Head of the Administrative and Financial Support Division
Ms. Chan was appointed Head of the Administrative and Financial Support Division in 1998. She joined the Institute in 1996 after gaining experience in the public and private sectors, including stints in the fields of transport, entertainment and public finance. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration.
DAVID WONG
Executive Assistant Manager of Food and Beverage
Mr. Wong supervises the IFT Educational Restaurant on the Mong-Há Campus and the IFT Café on the Nam Van Lake waterfront, and teaches courses on food and wine. Mr. Wong holds a Master’s Degree in Hospitality Management from Britain’s University of Birmingham.