Judging Panel
Leon YOONG
Senior Vice President, Techtronic Design
Techtronic Industries Company Limited
Hong Kong
Leon Yoong is a veteran product development leader with three decades of experience spanning consumer, trade, retail, and industrial sectors. Since joining Techtronic Industries (TTI) in 2004, he has spearheaded the growth of Techtronic Design Asia—a multidisciplinary team of over 200 designers, engineers, and innovation specialists supporting TTI’s US$14.6 billion portfolio of global brands, including MILWAUKEE, RYOBI, HOOVER, VAX, AEG, HOMELITE, ORECK, DIRT DEVIL, HART, and EMPIRE.
Under Leon’s visionary leadership, the team has earned more than 100 international design awards across power tools, outdoor products, and home appliances. By weaving sustainability and circular economy principles into design strategy, Leon continues to push the boundaries of innovation while transforming the industries TTI serves.
Before his time at TTI, Leon held key design roles at Philips Design, Black & Decker, and DEWALT. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design from RMIT University and an Executive MBA from HKUST and the Kellogg School of Management.
A champion of responsible innovation, Leon is instrumental in embedding design excellence at the heart of TTI’s global growth strategy.
