[Grammar] Focused or focusing, knolwedge of/on/in

[holdenenglish]

Dear Teachers

I am not sure if the word "focus" should be "focused" or "focusing" in the following context. And, should I use "on" or "of" or other preposition for "knowledge"?

Based in Shanghai, Holden is heading the Hong Kong investment team focused/focusing on the Hong Kong equity strategy. Holden has 20 years of industry experience and brings significant local knowledge on/of/in Hong Kong markets to the company.


Please advise


Holden

 

[MikeNewYork]

For me, either "focused" or "focusing" is correct. For the second, I would use "of'.

 

[anhnha]

For me, either "focused" or "focusing" is correct. For the second, I would use "of'.

Could you explain why "focused" works there?
Is it a past participle functioning as an adjective in the sentence?

 

[SoothingDave]

Could you explain why "focused" works there?
Is it a past participle functioning as an adjective in the sentence?

Yes. Understand as: "team [that is] focused."