International health and beauty retailer AS Watson Group has appointed Donna Poon as MD of Watsons Hong Kong, effective November 1. 

“Donna currently serves as Trading Director and brings over two decades of leadership experience in the FMCG and retail sectors in Hong Kong,” said Clarice Au, CEO of retail Hong Kong for AS Watson Group.

“Her deep market expertise and proven track record will be instrumental in leading Watsons Hong Kong into its next phase of growth.”

Current MD Samuel Lee will be stepping down from the role due to personal reasons as part of the transition, but will continue as business advisor to support the company until the end of this December.

“We thank Samuel for his years of dedicated leadership in the Group and warmly welcome Donna to her new role,” said Au.