For First Vice President:
John Lau, DTM
Region XIV
Home Clubs/District: Kuching Mandarin and Connections clubs / D51
Job Title/Employer: Chief Executive / Business Owner
Relevant Work Experience: John has 23 years of business experience in the United States, 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, corporate restructuring, marketing and financial management, strategic planning, performance management and management information systems for his global-based clients. John was instrumental in initiating, planning and implementing District 51 reformation.
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, playing golf, fishing, jogging, gym, mountain climbing, loves natures, connecting with and helping people.
Volunteer Experience: Supreme Council member of the People’s Progressive Party of Malaysia 2009-2014; Charter President of Kiwanis Club of Kuching 2009-2010, Vice Chair of Malaysian Ex-Security Forces Corporate Association, Sarawak Chapter, 2009, Founding Member of the Lions Club of Kuching North; Neighborhood Community services; church care group; 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 10 clubs; sponsor for 17 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; and eight-time DTM.
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 marketed products and services in many countries across the globe. He understands cultural diversity and has a proven record of connecting with and helping people to achieve improvement in their lives. With his academic background and 23 years in the corporate world, he has successfully executed strategic planning, corporate restructuring, corporate financial plans, strategic marketing plans, information systems and human capital development. Using his background and skills he is ready to serve our organization at the Executive Committee level.
What Toastmasters has done for me: “Toastmasters has transformed my life, the way I communicated and get connected with people with culture diversity and perception. I have learned the listening skills, which I always put into practice at all times. Toastmasters has enriched my family life, and enhanced my communication at the workplace and with friends. It has been an awesome experience. But I have always been asking myself: What have I given back to Toastmasters and the community? Using the skills that I have learned in Toastmasters, I have helped to transform many lives in the community by inspiring them to join Toastmasters. Building a new Toastmasters Club, speaking to people about ‘What is in it for me?’ to be a toastmaster, has always been my favorite topic of discussion with friends from around the world. And they are inspired to join Toastmasters as a willing learner.”
Contact Information: Email: johnlau@jlasc.com