Hactl names Frosti Lau as Chief Executive from June 2026
The appointment follows the departure of former Chief Executive Wilson Kwong, who stepped down earlier in 2026 to join MTR Corporation.
Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) has appointed Frosti Lau Yi-sau as Chief Executive with effect from 8 June 2026, marking a leadership change at the cargo terminal operator at Hong Kong International Airport.
Lau brings over 25 years of senior leadership experience in aviation and air cargo. He joins from Cathay Pacific Airways, where he most recently served as Regional General Manager, Southeast Asia and Oceania. His earlier roles at the airline include Regional General Manager for the Southwest Pacific and General Manager for Cargo Service Delivery. During that period, he also served as a director of the airline’s subsidiary air cargo terminal.
His background covers commercial and operational functions, including digital transformation, partnerships and talent development across markets such as Hong Kong, the Chinese Mainland, Australasia, Southeast Asia and Southern Africa.
The appointment follows the departure of former Chief Executive Wilson Kwong, who stepped down earlier in 2026 to join MTR Corporation.
Michelle Choi, Acting Chief Executive of Hactl, said, “Leading the world’s most advanced air cargo handling business demands comprehensive industry experience and strong credentials in digital and technological innovation. We are delighted to welcome Frosti to Hactl, where he will be able to build on the company’s long track record of success and reputation for industry leadership and guide it confidently into the future.”
Lau holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of Science in Financial Analysis from HKUST Business School, a Bachelor of Laws from the University of London, and a Master of Arts from the University of Hong Kong.
Hactl is the largest independent air cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong. Its SuperTerminal 1 has an annual capacity of 3.5 million tonnes. It serves more than 100 airlines and 1,000 freight forwarders and operates through its subsidiary Hacis, which provides logistics, e-commerce fulfilment and road feeder services linking Hong Kong with mainland China.
