Derek Lau

Derek Lau is an experienced procurement and purchasing professional with a career spanning over 17 years in the hotel and manufacturing industries. Currently serving as Purchasing Manager at The Emperor Hotel since September 2024, Derek has previously held the same title at The Emperor Hotel from December 2021 to July 2023 and worked as Procurement Manager for the pre-opening team at The Mariners' Club. Derek's extensive background includes roles as Purchasing Manager and Assistant Purchasing Manager at Wharney Hotel and Kings Group HK Holding Ltd., respectively. Additionally, Derek began a career as a Cost Engineer at 新瑪德製造廠有限公司. Academically, Derek earned a Master of Science in Engineering Business Management from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management from City University of Hong Kong.