Our Leadership

” We are pursuing to be the best in providing safe, high quality, cost-effective yet innovative services and solutions to all our stakeholders involved in the railway projects that we are honored to be operating. ”

Ir C.S. CHANG
Founding Chairman

BOARD OF

Directors

Ir C.S. CHANG

Executive Chairman

MBA, BSc(Eng), CEng FIET, FHKIE, RPE, FIRSE, FIES

Ir C.S. CHANG

Executive Chairman

MBA, BSc(Eng), CEng FIET, FHKIE, RPE, FIRSE, FIES

Ir C.S. CHANG is a professional chartered engineer with over 40 years of international multidisciplinary experience in railway systems.

In 2008, Ir C.S. CHANG founded Key Direction Limited with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the design, implementation, testing and commissioning of sophisticated railway systems. In the capacity of Executive Chairman, CS drives the business development and operations of Key Direction Group, while embracing a hands-on approach to providing system consultations and expert advices to clients for projects across the globe.

He is also the Past Chairman of Control Automation and Instrumentation Division of Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE). He has been a Visiting Lecturer in the City University of Hong Kong and Adjunct Faculty in the Asian Institute of Technology of Thailand. He is currently a Part-time Lecturer in the Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Fellow of Hong Kong MTR Academy and an Associate Faculty of Land Transport Authority of Singapore.

Prior to founding Key Direction, he has held senior engineering positions in Hong Kong Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC), HK MTR Corporation Limited and CSEE in France.

Ir Morris CHEUNG

Vice Chairman

MBA, MSc(Eng), MSc(Financial Analysis),
BSc(Eng), FHKIE, FIET, MHKIoD

Ir Morris CHEUNG

Vice Chairman

MBA, MSc(Eng), MSc(Financial Analysis), BSc(Eng), FHKIE, FIET, MHKIoD

Ir Morris CHEUNG is a professional railway engineer with over 40 years of technical experience in rolling stock and railway systems covering design, testing and commissioning to maintenance.

As Vice Chairman at Key Direction Limited, he’s helped align the organization to company goals, established a policy-based governance system and training programme for the company, and worked with stakeholders to prompt business growth.

Prior to KDL, Morris has held CEO positions with Ngong Ping 360, MTR’s UK and Nordic offices, and the MTR Academy, and has also been a member of the Executive Directorate of MTR Corporation Limited between 2012 to 2018.

Morris began his career with MTRCL, where he has held various senior positions involving operations, maintenance and construction of new railway extension projects. With over 35 years in MTRCL, he has launched International Corporate Programmes in 10 counties, managed over 6,000 employees, and obtained the extension for the Stockholm Metro franchise.

Morris has helped build international and Mainland China railway networks for the public transport community, railway industry, and railway academic institutions.

Morris also served as the Chairman of UITP (International Association of Public Transport)’s APAC region from 2013 to 2017, and the Advisor for UITP’s Asian region.

Frederick LAM

Executive Director

EMBA, ECert(MPS), DipEcon, Cert(TM&O)

Frederick LAM

Executive Director

EMBA, ECert(MPS), DipEcon, Cert(TM&O)

Frederick Lam has over 45 years of experience in the railway industry, specializing as a railway operation and maintenance manager.

Frederick serves as Executive Director and Company Secretary at Key Direction. He joined Pypun-KD & Associates Ltd, subsidiary of Key Direction Limited, as a board director in 2009. Since his joining, he has been involved in railway projects like the Mecca Hajji Metro project in Saudi Arabia, the KVMRT SBK Line project and the KJ LRT extension project in Malaysia and various railway projects in Hong Kong, including Express Rail Link and Shatin-to-Central Link projects.

Prior to Key Direction Limited, Frederick joined the Hong Kong MTR Corporation in 1978 in the post of Planning Manager, before advancing his career with Hong Kong KCRC as the Operations and Maintenance Planning Manager of West Rail (WR).

At KCRC, he was responsible for the commissioning, trial operations and the readiness of West Rail and Light Rail extension Opening. He took over the management of West Rail, Light Rail and KCRC Bus Operation, overseeing the activities of more than 700 staff as Traffic Operations Manager until 2008.

Fred has been a Senior Instructor for MTR in 1979, Revenue Assistant till 1982, Station Controller till 1984, Area Manager till 1990, Planning Officer till 1991, Assistant Planning Manager till 1999, Operations Planning Manager (Major Systems) till mid 2000.

Ir W.M. WONG

Executive Director

MBA, MSc, BASc, CEng MIET, MHKIE

Ir W.M. WONG

Executive Director

MBA, MSc, BASc, CEng MIET, MHKIE

Ir W.M. WONG is an experienced project manager and engineer with over 37 years of experience in railway systems engineering design and large-scale infrastructure projects in Hong Kong and Canada.

WM serves as the Technical Director and also the Executive Director of Key Direction—managing projects covering design, construction, testing and commissioning—where his strong project management skills, leadership, and interpersonal communication style have helped grow the company.

Prior to joining Key Direction Group, WM has held senior and engineering positions with MTRCL, KCRC, Translink (Vancouver, BC, Canada) and Ontario Hydro (Toronto, Ontario, Canada).

Since the 1990s, WM has been involved in an array of telecommunications, control and other railway systems projects. His achievements extend to, but are not limited by, the Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong Express Rail Link (XRL), the Hong Kong West Rail, and new Hong Kong Airport Core projects.

Ms Elsa WONG

Executive Director & General Manager

PGCE, BBus

Ms Elsa WONG

Executive Director and General Manager

PGCE, BBus

Elsa Wong is the Executive Director and General Manager with over 24 years of experience in HR, administrative, internal auditing, accounting, financial control and contract management.

In her 12 years in Key Direction Limited, Elsa has established a sustainable human resource policy covering recruitment, performance management and talent development. She has also developed and improved operating models, procedures and practices, and expense budgeting to align with the group’s directives.

Prior to joining Key Direction Limited, Elsa has held positions in The Institution of Engineering and Technology (HK, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, China, UK and beyond), Educational Publishing Ltd (HK), and Informatics (H.K.) Limited (HK and SGP)

TEAM

Members

Associate / Director

Ir Dr Y.W. TUNG

Technical Director, KDL
CEO, KCG Corporation

PhD, MSc(Eng), BSc(Hons), CEng MIET, MHKIE

Dr. Ir Y.W. TUNG

Technical Director, KDL
CEO, KCG Corporation

PhD, MSc(Eng), BSc(Hons), CEng MIET, MHKIE

Dr. Ir Y.W. Tung is a highly experienced Technical Director at with over 40 years of expertise in railway development, project management, and system integration.

Tung has served as Technical Director at Key Direction Limited since 2012, and has played a crucial role in overseeing the technical aspects of project delivery and providing innovative solutions to clients’ projects.He also holds the position of Chief Executive Officer at KCG Corporation, a subsidiary of KDL that specializes in professional training.

Prior to joining Key Direction Limited, Dr. Tung held noteworthy positions, including Branch Manager at Invensys Rail (HK) and Train Control Manager at Ansaldo STS (HK). During this time, he successfully secured contracts for the company and ensured timely project delivery. He also excelled in overseeing all design and implementation works assigned to the train control team.

He is actively involved in the industry as an External Examiner appointed by the Vocational Training Council (VTC) for the Professional Diploma in Railway Engineering program offered by the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education (IVE).

Furthermore, Tung serves as the Vice-chairman of the Association of Railway Transportation Professional, an association dedicated to studying Hong Kong’s railway development, technology review, and railway transportation policy.

Mr Patrick CHEUNG

Technical Director

MSc, BEng(Hons), CEng MIMechE, ACGI

Mr Patrick CHEUNG

Technical Director

MSc, BEng(Hons), CEng MIMechE, ACGI

Patrick is a seasoned Technical Director and Railway Consultant with over 20 years of experience delivering complex railway turnkey and airport development projects. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on safety, systems engineering, and performance optimisation.

Since 2025, Patrick has led technical strategy at Key Direction Limited, offering high-level consultancy and expert guidance to government agencies, railway operators, system suppliers, and engineering firms across the globe. His specialities include System Assurance, Safety and Project Lifecycle Management, Resource Management Utilisation, Independent Verification & Validation, System Engineering approaches, Engineering Safety Management and Railway Performance Modelling.

His portfolio includes high-profile engagements across Asia and Europe, such as Bangkok Metro, HK MTRCL, Mecca Metro, Shenzhen Metro, Taiwan High Speed Rail, Beijing Metro, London Underground PPP and Heathrow Terminal 5 in the United Kingdom.

Ir Ken LEUNG

Associate Director

MSc, BSc(Eng), CEng MIET, MHKIE

Ir Ken LEUNG

Associate Director

MSc, BSc(Eng), CEng MIET, MHKIE

Ir Ken LEUNG is a chartered professional engineer with over 43 years of experience in rolling stock, encompassing project management, train design, construction, and maintenance, along with electrical and mechanical engineering

As an Associate Director at Key Direction Limited, Leung plays a pivotal role in overseeing project progress and the development of technical specifications to meet objectives.Prior to his role at KDL, Leung has held senior engineering roles with Mass Transit Railway Corporation Limited (MTRCL) in Hong Kong, where he was responsible for managing rolling stock projects, such as the Shatin Central Link (SCL) and Light Rail Vehicle (LRV).

From design and build to train operation, he has led the projects, overseeing specification development, tender assessment, program development, train systems design and review, major equipment testing, system testing and commissioning, system assurance, reliability performance, RAM demonstration, and Independent Safety Assessment (ISA).

Leung also brings extensive knowledge of train maintenance, equipment overhaul, depot operations, and safety requirements. He has hands-on experience in conducting train system testing and inspection, non-destructive testing (NDT), equipment fleet retrofit, upgrade, and modification.

Mr Hari SINGH

Senior Project Manager

BSc(Hons), PMP, CISA, MIET

Mr Hari SINGH

Senior Project Manager

BSc(Hons), PMP, CISA, MIET

Hari is a dynamic and seasoned professional with over 24 years of unparalleled experience in railway communication system, ICT, IoT, Security and ELV industries. As a Senior Project Manager, he has masterfully managed projects, pre-sales and sales across Greater Bay area, South East Asia and Australia.

His extensive expertise encompasses project management, business development, strategic planning, technology management, system integration, and EMC/Vibration design management.

Before joining Key Direction Limited, Hari excelled in senior roles at Majestic Engineering Co. Ltd and Roctec Technology Ltd. He has spearheaded landmark projects such as the Kai Tak Sports Park, Inland Revenue Centre, 11 Skies, TKO Immigration Department, Bangkok skytrain, Singapore Metro, Macau light rail, South Island Line and Sha Tin to Central Link Phase I. Throughout his career, Hari has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and exceptional technical acumen.

Mr C L LIU

Project Director, Key Direction (Taiwan)

M(EE)

Mr C L LIU

Project Director, Key Direction (Taiwan)

M(EE)

Mr. C.L. Liu is a seasoned project director and chief engineer with over 31 years of expertise in railway systemwide engineering planning, design, and construction across Taiwan. His career reflects a deep commitment to excellence in system integration and infrastructure development.

Currently serving as the Systemwide Project Director at Key Direction (Taiwan) Consultancy Limited, Mr. Liu oversees critical aspects of project coordination, including system integration, verification and validation, configuration management, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, and Safety), schedule control, and interface management. His strategic leadership and collaborative communication style have played a pivotal role in driving organizational growth and project success.
Prior to joining Key Direction (Taiwan) Consultancy Limited, Mr. Liu held prominent roles, including Construction Management Director and Chief Engineer at the Department of Rapid Transit Systems (DORTS), as well as Director of SEMPO for both the Taipei and Taichung Metro. In these capacities, he led comprehensive systemwide projects encompassing rolling stock, signaling and communications, power supply, automatic fare collection (AFC), depot equipment, construction, testing, and commissioning.
Since 2021, Mr. Liu has contributed to the Railway Technical Research and Certification Center (RTRCC), focusing on technical research and product testing for railway systems. His dedication to advancing the field is further recognized through his appointment as a council member of the Taiwan Railway Engineering and Technology Association (TRETA).

Mr Bin CHEN

System Integration Manager, Key Direction (Taiwan)

Bachelor (IE&M), IRSE, PMI-PMP

Mr Bin CHEN

System Integration Manager, Key Direction (Taiwan)

Bachelor (IE&M), IRSE, PMI-PMP

With over 30 years of international experience in large-scale project management across Australia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan, and New Zealand, Mr. Chen is a seasoned leader in delivering complex infrastructure and engineering programs. His expertise spans the full project lifecycle—from tendering, design, integration/interface, manufacturing, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning, through to warranty, operations, and maintenance.

Mr. Chen has successfully led multidisciplinary teams and managed engineering territories within the railway systems domain, covering Rolling Stock, Signalling, Communications, Power Supply, and other core subsystems. His strategic oversight and technical acumen have consistently ensured the seamless execution of turnkey and extended scope contracts, both domestically and internationally.
As a Project Management leader, Mr. Chen provides Integration guidance across diverse engineering disciplines, Contract management and commercial support, Quality leadership and assurance, and Engineering construction oversight.
He is also responsible for reviewing and leading the drafting of all commercial and contractual correspondence among subcontractors, partners, and clients, ensuring alignment with the project scope and providing timely updates throughout the execution.