Samuel 康福銘

Samuel Puong is a French-born Chinese mechanical engineer with expertise in bridging the gap between Western and Eastern companies in product specification, quality, and cost.

He is proficient in French, English, Mandarin, and has basic knowledge of Cantonese, enabling effective communication across different cultures.

Specializing in product design, cost reduction, continuous improvement, purchasing, research and development, Samuel has a solid background in product development and industrialization projects between Europe and China.

His educational journey includes studying Classe preparatoire aux grandes ecoles at Lycee Cesar Baggio, M.S. in Fluid Mechanics from Ecole Centrale Lyon, a specialization in MSc Fluid Mechanics from Tsinghua University, and additional studies at Beijing Language and Culture University.

With a rich professional experience, Samuel has held key roles such as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Engineer at Mastrad, as well as various managerial positions at Valeo Lighting Systems, LaCie, C.G. Lighting Ltd, Groupe SEB, and L'Oréal.

Having worked on projects involving Europe and China, Samuel excels in managing cross-cultural collaborations and driving successful outcomes in product development and industrialization.

His diverse skill set and multilingual abilities make him a valuable asset in facilitating business relationships and ensuring project success in international settings.