Ahnam Cheung

Ahnam Cheung has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and companies. Starting in 2000, Ahnam worked as a Web Teaching Assistant and Graduate Research Assistant at Hong Kong City University. Following that, Ahnam joined Sylva Industries Ltd as a Research Chemist, where they tested new materials and monitored the production process. In 2005, Ahnam joined Bureau Veritas as a Chemist and later became a Senior Chemist and Technical Officer. From 2009 to 2014, Ahnam worked at Intertek, holding various managerial roles in South China and also serving as a Laboratory and Client Support Team Manager. In 2017, Ahnam joined SGS as the Head of Chemical Laboratory, leading LEAN management and digitalization projects. Finally, Ahnam joined Funko in 2018 as a Quality Manager in Asia, and later transitioned to the role of Product Integrity Manager before becoming the Director of Product Integrity Operations. At Funko, Ahnam managed product lab testing, inspection, factory audits, and implemented quality performance strategies.

Ahnam Cheung completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Applied Chemistry from City University of Hong Kong from 1999 to 2002. Then, from 2004 to 2006, Ahnam pursued a Master of Science (MS) degree in Analytical Chemistry from Hong Kong Baptist University.

In terms of additional certifications, Ahnam obtained various qualifications and completed training courses. These include the Six Sigma Green Belt from SixSigma Institute in October 2022, the LEAN Program from SGS in July 2018, and the SA8000 Internal Auditor certification from Intertek in June 2015. Ahnam also acquired specialized qualifications such as being the Final Decision Maker of a Notified Body accredited by The Governments of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Accreditation Center in September 2015 and being an approved signatory by the Hong Kong Accreditation Service (HKAS) in August 2010.

Additionally, Ahnam completed several training programs, including ones on fire, electric and building safety, supplier qualification program quality, and sedex/SMETA 6.1 program & wages and working hours. These trainings were conducted by organizations such as Intertek and covered topics related to risk assessment, management, and regulatory compliance.

Furthermore, Ahnam acquired certifications and qualifications in specific areas such as the CARB approved Third Party Certifier (TPC) Scheme Manager from The California Air Resource Board in May 2014 and the INMETRO approved signatory by the National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology (Brazil) in November 2011. Ahnam also holds qualifications related to quality supervision, inspection, and authentication personnel from the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection, and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China obtained in June 2011.

Most recently, in 2023, Ahnam obtained several certifications, including the ChatGPT Business Application Fundamentals Certificate Course - Level I from SixSigma Institute, Microsoft Excel 365 Power Features from Kenfil Hong Kong Limited, and FMEA based risk assessment and management Training from Intertek.