“Growth is a choice, not a chance.” For Matthew Wang, Senior Digital Performance Manager at FrieslandCampina Hong Kong, this belief is more than a slogan, it is about taking ownership of his development and making the most of the opportunities around him. Over seven years with the company, Matthew has explored different learning programmes, exchanged perspectives with senior leaders and colleagues around the world, and put new skills into practice when facing business challenges. His experience shows how a growth mindset, backed by meaningful investment from the company, can open up new ways to learn and work.
From Learning Frameworks to Real-World Decisions
When a time-sensitive business challenge arose in Hong Kong, Matthew put his learning into practice. The Learn to Grow programme had equipped him with the ETC framework - Emotion, Truth and Choice - to stay composed and consider his response. He also applied the OPPC framework from the Critical Thinking programme - Objective, Problem, Prevention and Contingency - to structure the problem, communicate a proposed solution to management and prepare an alternative when the original plan was not feasible. For Matthew, these tools were more than training concepts; they helped him approach a complex situation with greater clarity and a more structured plan.
After seven years at FrieslandCampina Hong Kong, Matthew believes growth comes from staying curious and maintaining a growth mindset, remaining open to new ideas, perspectives and experiences. While he actively seeks inspiration through continuous learning, meaningful conversations and new challenges, the company provides the resources and opportunities that help him turn that curiosity into action. This shared commitment to learning and growth is a key reason he has chosen to continue his journey with FrieslandCampina. His advice to those considering joining the Hong Kong team is simple: stay curious, embrace a growth mindset, and make the most of the opportunities around you.