Swire Management Programme

About Swire: 

John Swire & Sons (commonly known as Swire) is a highly diversified global group which has been in operation for over 200 years, with businesses encompassing property, beverages and food chain, aviation, marine, trading and industrial, and healthcare. Its core businesses are mainly focused on Asia, with its key operations in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland. Some of its key operating companies include Swire Properties, Swire Coca-Cola, and Cathay Pacific. 

John Swire & Sons is headquartered in the UK. The group employs over 121,000 people worldwide. 

Job Description:  

The objective of the Swire Management Programme is to develop high-performance, high potential individuals into business leaders who share a common set of values. On the Programme, participants will have the option to explore different industries, functions, countries and cultures while having the flexibility to hone their skills and gain experience in the areas that interest them most. With frequent job rotations and extensive training and development support, learning and growth never stop. 

Job rotations 

Whether you have ambitions to become CEO of one of our companies, an industry expert or functional expert, we’ll work with you to tailor your development on the Programme. Every few years, you’ll experience job rotations which will be driven by business needs, but also take into consideration your preferences and aspirations. In the first 5 years the rotations may be quite frequent but as the roles become bigger you will spend more time in the role. Depending on the Operating Company you work in, the type of roles that you’ll get exposure to and the geographic mobility will vary. Opportunities to move across operating companies are also available. 

Training and development 

We offer a comprehensive mix of experiential leadership training, industry-specific technical skills training, and individualised functional and language training. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend training at renowned business schools such as INSEAD in Singapore and France. You’ll benefit from mentoring by our senior leaders who will provide you with an objective, independent and unbiased source of support and guidance. You’ll also have a dedicated Career Coach who will support you as you work towards your career aspirations. We also have rigorous Development Centres and 360 assessments in place to enable your development and success. 

Career progression 

For the first three years, you’ll be a Management Trainee and, thereafter, provided you have what it takes, you will become a Swire Management Programme Executive. The stronger your performance and potential, the faster you will progress on our Programme. We encourage and promote a high performance culture, with rewards and recognition in place to differentiate. 

Compensation and benefits 

The Swire Management Programme offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package with a monthly starting salary of HKD32,300. If you're based in Hong Kong SAR, you will be provided with company housing for the first three years or a cash allowance of HKD12,500. You’ll then receive a cash allowance in subsequent years. If you're based outside Hong Kong SAR, you will be provided with company housing or a cash allowance. We also offer a leave passage allowance, an attractive bonus, medical coverage, a retirement benefit scheme and additional perks unique to Swire! 

Eligibility: 

You should have no more than 5 years of full-time work experience. 

You have graduated or will be graduating from an undergraduate/postgraduate degree no later than July of the intake year. 

You have the business and commercial acumen, as well as the ambition, to develop into a senior leader with Swire.  

Strong initiative and enterprise. 

Geographic mobility will be expected. Swire Management Programme Executives will spend most of their time working in HKSAR and the Chinese Mainland but may also be required to work in other countries where our businesses operate. The extent of travel outside HKSAR will depend on which industry/operating company you work in. 

Strong intellectual curiosity and learning agility. 

Strong leadership potential and interpersonal skills, a good team player. 

Culturally sensitive and quickly adaptable to new roles and situations. 

Excellent command of written and spoken English. 

Other language skills are an advantage, especially Chinese (Putonghua or Cantonese). 

Previous work experience, internships and overseas experience are a plus. 

Swire Management Programme 2026 Application Period: 

The application period for the 2026 intake will run from 12 September to 31 October 2025. Please stay tuned for updates on the upcoming recruitment cycle. 

To learn more: https://careers.swire.com