Daniel Cheng Regional Market Leader, Asia Pacific Technology Hong Kong
Mr. Cheng has nearly two decades of global experience in the search profession, with a strong focus on Greater China and Southeast Asia. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with C-suite executives while leading engagements for multinational corporations and Asian conglomerates. His specialty areas cover industry segments ranging from telecommunications, semiconductors and information technology to professional services, hardware and software products.
Prior to joining Korn/Ferry, Mr. Cheng was with another executive search firm for 10 years in various senior roles, including the managing partner of the technology practice.
During his tenure there, he helped develop the company’s emerging markets in Asia Pacific and led the development of the higher education sector in Asia.
Prior to that, Mr. Cheng led the Asia Pacific technology practices of two other executive search firms. His earlier career was with a number of well-known technology companies, including Gilman Business Systems and Mentor Graphics Corporation where he was general manager for Hong Kong and China. He also worked with Computervision Corporation in North Asia, including in Tokyo and Taiwan, holding leadership roles in the semiconductor divisions as well as in country manager roles in various key Asian markets.
Mr. Cheng is a graduate of McMaster University, Canada.
