IBM announced that Mimi Poon has been appointed General Manager of IBM Hong Kong effective immediately. In her new role, Mimi will oversee IBM's business operations and strategic development in Hong Kong and Macau. Mimi succeeds Charles Kiang, who has assumed the role of Technology Leader, IBM APAC.

Mimi joined IBM in 1995 as a marketing trainee. She currently is Director, Software Group, IBM Hong Kong. Before that, Mimi was Client Director, Banking and Finance, leading IBM Hong Kong's business in the financial services sector for over six years.