Adaline Zheng was appointed Chief Executive Officer of UOB Hong Kong in March 2024. She is responsible for leading the Bank’s business and operations in Hong Kong, including setting strategic direction, managing business growth and development and maintaining strong relationships with customers, regulators and stakeholders.  

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Adaline joined UOB China as Head of Wholesale Banking in 2018, overseeing the wholesale banking businesses in mainland China. It covered segments of corporate banking, commercial banking, financial institutions, structured trade and commodity finance, transaction banking and investment banking. In February 2021, she was appointed as Alternate Chief Executive Officer and Head of Wholesale Banking of UOB China. 

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Adaline has more than 20 years of banking experience focusing on business management and integrated branch operations management. She began her banking career as a management trainee with an international bank in Mainland China and held various leadership positions across wholesale banking and investment banking businesses. 

Adaline holds a Bachelor of International Finance from Shanghai Jiao Tong University.

Mr. Kwok has been an Executive Director of the Company since December 2014. He is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Company and a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Kwok holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Science and Engineering from Stanford University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Harvard Business School. He worked in an international investment bank prior to joining the Group in November 2008, and has substantial experience in corporate finance. He is currently responsible for the planning, development and management of residential and commercial projects of the Group in Hong Kong and on the mainland. Since April 2013, he has taken up the overall responsibilities for the property business in Southern China. Mr. Kwok is also an independent non-executive director of The Bank of East Asia (China) Limited.

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Mr. Kwok is a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a standing committee member of the Guangdong Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. He is also a vice-president of The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, a member of the Economic Advancement Expert Group of the Chief Executive’s Policy Unit of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a member of the International Advisory Council of the Faculty of Business and Economics of The University of Hong Kong, an advisor of Our Hong Kong Foundation and a president of Hong Kong United Youth Association. In addition, Mr. Kwok is a founder and executive chairman of Hong Kong Guangdong Youth Association, a standing committee member of All-China Youth Federation and a vice-chairman of Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation. He was awarded the Silver Bauhinia Star in 2022 by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Dr. Allan Zeman, GBM, GBS, JP, FCPA (Aust.)

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Dr. Allan Zeman is the Chairman of the Lan Kwai Fong Group, a leading property owner and developer in Hong Kong’s vibrant Lan Kwai Fong area, renowned as one of the city’s premier tourist and entertainment districts. Under his leadership, the Lan Kwai Fong Group has expanded its reach into various cities in China, including Chengdu and the Greater Bay Area.

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In addition to his role with the Lan Kwai Fong Group, Dr. Zeman is the owner of Paradise Properties Group in Thailand, which boasts several prestigious developments, including the award-winning Andara Resort and Villas in Phuket, the luxury Aquella Golf Resort, and the Sudara condominium project.

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Dr. Zeman's extensive board service includes directorships at the "Star" Ferry Company, Limited, and Pacific Century Premium Developments Limited. He also serves as an independent non-executive director of several companies listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, including Sino Land Company Limited, Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), and Fosun Tourism Group. Furthermore, he is the Non-Executive Chairman of Wynn Macau Limited, a prominent gaming operator.

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Having lived in Hong Kong for over 50 years, Dr. Zeman has made significant contributions to government and community services. He was the Chairman of Hong Kong Ocean Park from July 2003 to June 2014 and served as its Honorary Advisor until June 2022. His involvement with the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority includes serving on its Board and chairing both the Performing Arts Committee (2008-2016) and the Commercial Letting Panel (2016-2024). He is a member of the WestK Enterprise Limited. It is established to enhance the long-term financial sustainability of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and to drive commercialization and explore new revenue sources, leveraging the Authority’s assets, resources and expertise

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Dr. Zeman has been a member of the Board of the Airport Authority of Hong Kong and chaired its Business Development Committee from 2015 to June 2022. During his tenure, he oversaw significant projects, including the completion of the third runway at Hong Kong International Airport.

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He is also a member of the HKSAR Chief Executive Council of Advisors, providing strategic advice on Hong Kong's development. Additionally, Dr. Zeman serves the Task Force on Promoting and Branding Hong Kong, the Culture Commission, and the Tourism Strategy Committee.

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Recognized for his leadership, Dr. Zeman was invited by former Chief Executive Mr. C.H. Tung to be a Governor of Our Hong Kong Foundation, dedicated to promoting the long-term interests of the city. He is a member of the Board of Governors of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong and serves on the Clinical Governance Committee of the Hong Kong Sanatorium Hospital.

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Dr. Zeman has received numerous accolades, including the Gold Bauhinia Star (2004) and the Grand Bauhinia Medal (2011). He was named Business-Person of the Year in 2008 and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Hong Kong Business Awards in 2023.

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In 2008, Dr. Zeman renounced his Canadian citizenship and became a Chinese citizen, receiving a home-return permit card and a Hong Kong SAR passport. He holds an Honorary Doctor of Laws from the University of Western Ontario and has been awarded multiple Honorary Doctorate Degrees in Business Administration from esteemed institutions, including City University of Hong Kong and the University of Science and Technology of Hong Kong.

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In recognition of his contributions to global sustainable development, he was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by the Social Enterprise Research Academy (SERA) in 2022.

Andy Wong is the founder and CEO of Papahome Partnered with Taobao. He began his entrepreneurial journey by creating Papabo, a one-stop maintenance platform that transformed the home repair service industry. Building on this success, Papahome Partnered with Taobao, adopts an innovative online-merge-offline business model, allowing customers to experience and assess products in person before purchasing on Taobao.

Ang Jin is the Chief Growth Officer at the South China Morning Post (SCMP), where she spearheads the company’s recurring businesses and lays the foundation for sustainable growth. With over 20 years of diverse experience spanning consulting, investment banking, and the TMT (technology, media, and telecommunications) sectors, Ang brings deep expertise in strategic planning, fundraising and M&A advisory, financial investment, and post-merger integration.

Since joining SCMP, Ang has demonstrated strong leadership, progressing through key roles including Head of Strategy, Chief of Staff, and Group Senior Vice President before assuming her current position. Throughout her tenure, she has successfully led teams and overseen critical business functions such as global partnerships, individual subscriptions, Enterprise+, SCMP Learn, the C-Suite community, and more.

Her accomplishments have been widely recognized, including her inclusion in Campaign Asia's prestigious 40 Under 40 list in 2022, highlighting her proven track record in driving strategic growth and financial excellence.

Ang holds an MBA from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she double-majored in finance and entrepreneurial management and served as co-president of the Asia Club.

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Anthony is Chief Executive Officer of Isola Capital.

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Anthony has extensive experience in asset management across private equity, venture capital, private credit and liquid secondary strategies. Anthony enjoyed a career in investment banking before transitioning to private investments through club deals and GP/LP funds, to family office wealth management. He has investment expertise across a broad range of consumer, agricultural, education, industrial and technology sectors.

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Anthony attained a Bachelor of Commerce (Finance and Economics) from The University of Sydney and Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from The University of Sydney Law School. He is also a graduate of The College of Law (Sydney) and was admitted to the High Court of Australia and Supreme Court of NSW. Anthony completed the Financial Engineering Program of Stanford University and attended the Stanford Executive Institute.

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Anthony is Co-Chair of Cyberport Investors Network Growth Portfolio Sub-Committee, a member of the HK Trade Development Council Innovation and Technology Advisory Committee, a member of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Taxation Committee and YEC Executive Committee, Co-Chair of the HKVCA Social Committee and a member of the HKVCA Limited Partners Committee and Family Office Committee. He is appointed to the Market Misconduct Tribunal and is a Board member of Pacific Basin Economic Council.

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Anthony is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese. He is a keen tennis player, golfer, wine enthusiast and Formula One fan.

Bella is currently the Director – Asset Management of Sino Land Company Limited overseeing the Asset Management of Sino Group’s portfolios in Hong Kong and in Mainland China covering retail, commercial, residential and industrial sectors for its leasing, property management and marketing functions. She is currently a member of the Sustainability Committee of the Group. Prior to joining Sino, she was the Director – Leasing and Management of a blue chip listed company managing the operations of the entire Hong Kong portfolio.  She revamped the iconic and prestigious mall in Hong Kong– Peak Galleria and promoted it as one of the most attractive destination to all travelers worldwide.  She also led her past company to become a constituent member of Dow Jones Sustainability Index (Asia Pacific) and to win the Best Corporate Governance Excellence Award (top tier companies) and the “Sustainability Excellence” award held by Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies.

Bella was General Counsel prior to changing into her role to be in charge of business management. Her achievements in different fields have brought her many accolades including the most influential in-house counsels in Legal 500 and the GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award presented by Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association in 2023 amongst others. She is the Vice Chair of Retail and Tourism Committee and Member of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce and the Honorary Secretary of The Institute of Shopping Centre Management. She is appointed as the Member of the Sub-committee on Preventive Education and Publicity of the Action Committee Against Narcotics of Security Bureau, the member of Area Committee of Home Affairs Department of Hong Kong Special Administration Region, the member of the Financial Reporting Review Panel of Financial Reporting Council and the member of the HKSAR Passports Appeal Board.

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Bosco Law is the Deputy Chairman and CEO of LAWSGROUP, where he leads and oversees the Group’s global operations and development strategies in Apparel Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Retail and Property Investments. Founded in 1975, LAWSGROUP has been one of the industry leaders in garment manufacturing and fashion retail for 5 decades.

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Bosco also serves as the Chairman of LAWSGROUP Properties, where he has been instrumental in driving innovative industrial building revitalization projects across Hong Kong since 2012. His notable achievements include the successful development of D2 Place ONE & TWO in Lai Chi Kok, Connaught Marina in Sheung Wan, and KTR350, the first 5G smart building in Kowloon East. D2 Place stands out as Hong Kong’s first revitalized shopping mall-office complex, where Bosco introduced the “6-Step Entrepreneurship Model” as part of the Group’s Creating Shared Value (CSV) initiatives. KTR350, which seamlessly integrates geometric aesthetics, technology, and wellness, recently garnered the Silver Award for Best Office and Commercial Project at the esteemed MIPIM Asia Awards 2024.

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Bosco obtained an Honors Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, with a minor in Fine Art History, from the University of Toronto in 2002. Alongside his commercial ventures, he serves as the Chairman of the Textile Council of Hong Kong, as well as the Council member of Hong Kong Metropolitan University, and the Chairman of the Fashion and Textiles Training Board of the Vocational Training Council.

Catherine is Co-Founder and Partner of MizMaa Ventures. MizMaa Ventures, founded in early 2016, specialises in early stage investments in deep technology verticals where Israel has an unfair competitive advantages. 

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Prior to MizMaa Ventures, Ms. Leung was an investment banker for twenty years and last served as Vice Chairman of Asia Investment Banking at JP Morgan where she led with a focus for Greater China.  She was named Top 20 Women in Finance by Finance Asia in 2011. 

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Ms. Leung is active with Penn and Wharton boards and committees.  She is also Chair of the Chamber of Hong Kong Listed Companies. She is Council Member of the Better Hong Kong Foundation.  She is Development Committee Member of the Hong Kong Arts Festival.  She also serves as Court Member of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology where she was recipient of the Honorary Fellowship Award in 2018.  

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Catherine has been singing since young. She performs classical music and opera arias quite regularly in Hong Kong as an amateur singer.

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梁女士現為MizMaa Ventures Ltd的聯席始創人之一。MizMaa Ventures成立於2016年初，專門投資在高科技界中以色列最有優勢及特長的領域。

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在加入MizMaa Ventures之前，梁女士曾在投資銀行工作20年，最後在摩根大通亞洲投資銀行部任副主席，領導大中華區業務。在她的領導下，摩根大通連續八年被評為香港最佳投資銀行。2011年，她被《金融亞洲》評為金融界前20名女性。

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梁女士是賓夕法尼亞大學亞洲區執行委員會的副主席、賓夕法尼亞大學沃頓商學院創業委員會的成員，及沃頓商學院亞洲執行委員會，香港上市公司商會主席，香港明天更好基金理事會成員，及香港藝術節發展基金的成員。她還擔任香港科技大學的顧問委員及商學院常務委員會成員，並於2018年獲頒任為榮譽院士。

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她熱愛演唱古典音樂和歌劇，並經常在香港作業餘性的演出。

Catherine So is the Chief Executive Officer of the South China Morning Post (SCMP), a global news media company that has reported on Hong Kong, China and Asia for more than a century. She is a business leader with over 20 years of experience in the tech, digital and media sectors across Greater China, the Asia-Pacific and the United States.

Prior to joining the SCMP, she was Expedia Group’s Managing Director of Asia-Pacific, leading its business through years of rapid growth and marketplace transformation, while overseeing its consumer business with major brands including Expedia, Hotels.com, Vrbo, Stayz and Bookabach. Previously, Ms. So was the Managing Director of Groupon Hong Kong and held leadership positions at the iProperty Group (now REA Group), News Corporation and AOL Time Warner.

Ms. So is currently on the board of the International News Media Association (INMA), a global community of market-leading news media companies. She holds a B.A. with Honours in Economics from Harvard University.

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Christine Ip

Managing Director and Head, Group Strategic Communications and Brand

Chief Executive Officer, Greater China

UOB

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Mrs Christine Ip is Managing Director and Head of Group Strategic Communications and Brand; and the CEO of Greater China, UOB. She currently leads the brand, external and internal communications, social media and insights teams to raise the profile of the bank through an integrated communications approach. She also oversees the group’s CSR and Art programme initiatives.

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As UOB’s CEO of Greater China, Christine also oversees the Bank’s business in Greater China covering markets in mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. She is also a Non-Executive Director of UOB China. 

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Christine joined UOB in 2011 as a Managing Director responsible for developing the Bank’s Greater China strategy. In 2012, she was appointed CEO of UOB Hong Kong. In 2016, she took on an expanded role as CEO of Greater China. In October 2023, Christine assumed the role of Head of Group Strategic Communications and Brand of UOB.

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Christine is a seasoned banker with more than 30 years of experience in both consumer and wholesale banking, with significant experience in Greater China. Prior to joining UOB, she held a range of local and overseas positions with international banks spearheading product and sales management, customer segment management and risk management in Hong Kong, mainland China, Singapore, Canada and the United States.

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Christine’s outstanding leadership and business strategy have brought her and the banks accolades and recognitions including The Best Australia Business Award in China presented by Australia Chamber of Commerce, as well as The Best Retail Bank in Hong Kong and The Best Foreign Retail Bank in China awards. She was named as The Best International Retail Banker at the Asia Retail Congress in 2008 and one of the Top 100 Greater China Senior Women Executives by the All-China Women’s Federation in 2012.

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Christine is also a passionate art advocator. Under her leadership, UOB Hong Kong launched the UOB Art Academy to promote education and appreciation of art to the community in Hong Kong. She is a council member of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts appointed by the Home Affairs Bureau to promote arts and cultural education in Hong Kong.  She sits on the Board of Governors of The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Ltd, Hong Kong Arts Centre and the Board of M+ Museum. 

Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Hong Kong and a Master of Business Administration from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST). She was awarded Chapter Honoree Beta Gamma Sigma HKUST Chapter in recognition of her contribution and achievements in 2018. She is an Alumni Advisory member of the HKUST Business School.

Clara Chan is the Chief Executive Officer of Lee Kee Group, responsible for developing the Group’s direction and long-term policies development. Her expertise in the metal industry and commodity business is complemented by her leadership in strategic planning and market expansion.Clara serves the Operations Review Committee of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Task Force on Trade and Investment under the HKTDC, the Listing Review Committee and China Commodities Advisory Group of HKEX. Also, the Executive Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries.

Mr. Craig Jeffrey Fullalove is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer of Wynn Macau, Limited. Mr. Fullalove’s responsibilities include providing leadership and supervision over the company’s Business Development, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Legal and other administrative departments. Prior to joining the Group in 2020, Mr. Fullalove was the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Asian Coast Development Limited (ACDL). Mr. Fullalove has over 20 years of international experience in finance, having worked previously in South Africa, the United Kingdom, Canada and Vietnam. Prior to joining ACDL, Mr. Fullalove had worked with Deloitte & Touche for 9 years in various roles within both audit and financial advisory. Mr. Fullalove is a qualified Chartered Accountant and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Cape Town.

Daniel Cheung

Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief People & Culture Officer, KPay Group

Daniel Cheung is the Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer, and Chief People & Culture Officer at KPay, a one-stop finance management and business operations platform for merchants across the Asia-Pacific region. He plays a pivotal role in driving KPay's strategic vision and fostering a dynamic organisational culture, leveraging his extensive background in entrepreneurship and market innovation.

Daniel's entrepreneurial journey began at the age of 18, leading to the founding of several successful ventures. Building on this foundation, in 2017, he co-founded ChargeSPOT, the world’s first transnational power bank rental company, which expanded significantly across the Asia-Pacific region and culminated in an IPO on the Tokyo Exchange in 2022.

Driven by a vision to empower businesses through technology, Daniel co-founded KPay in 2021 with his fellow co-founders. KPay focuses on providing seamless and secure fintech solutions and currently serves over 52,000 merchants across the Asia-Pacific region. His dual role as Chief Strategy Officer and Chief People & Culture Officer underscores his strategic foresight in navigating complex markets and driving organisational growth.

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Danny has an impressive track record as Chief Financial Officer of SmarTone Telecommunications Holdings Limited, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer of Sa Sa International Holdings Limited (stock code 178), CFO of UMP Healthcare Holdings Limited (stock code 722), Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer of Diageo's subsidiary, Sichuan Swellfun Co. Ltd (stock code 600779), Global Audit and Risk China Lead at Diageo plc and consumer markets audit Partner with KPMG. Danny is an industry leader, bringing a wealth of expertise across a wide range of consumer industries, including nine years in China where he played a crucial role in building a Baijiu brand and business. A common denominator throughout his career is solving problems and bringing commercial solutions.  

Danny was named as one of Hong Kong’s Top 10 CFOs 2023 by CEO Insights Asia Magazine among his accomplishments. Danny also led Sa Sa to win numerous awards and recognitions from the Hong Kong Investor Relations Association, such as the Best Investor Relations (IR) Company and Best ESG (E) in 2024, while Best IR by IR Team and Best Annual Report in 2023. He makes regular appearances on international news outlets, including Bloomberg, CNBC and CNN, providing updates on the state of retail in the region.

Danny was also appointed to the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA) where he served as an Executive Committee member between 2022 and 2024, and a member of its New Retail sub-committee during the same period. Danny has been appointed as a judge at various events including the Corporate Treasurer Awards, and a frequent conference speaker in both Hong Kong and SEA across a range of diverse topics.

Danny holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and Accounting from the University of Liverpool and is qualified as a Chartered Accountant with The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. He is also a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and holds a Chartered Global Management Accountant designation issued by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Outside of his professional achievements Danny holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg-HKUST. He is 49 years old.

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Mr. Dario PONG

Council Member & Co-convenor of Working Group, The Better Hong Kong Foundation

Founder & Managing Director, Ferro Resources Ltd

Executive Director, Shiu Wing Steel Ltd

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Mr. Dario Pong is the Founder and Managing Director of Ferro Resources Ltd. Ferro produces ferrite magnets and iron oxide at its Shanghai and Wuhan operations. It is one of the top five automotive ferrite manufacturers in the world. Ferro’s La-Co ferrite enhances motor performance and has received various quality awards in Germany and Japan.

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Mr. Pong is also an Executive Director of family-owned Shiu Wing Steel Ltd. For over 65 years, Shiu Wing has operated the only steel mill in Hong Kong, first in Junk Bay and now in Tuen Mun. Its high-quality steel bars are used in most infrastructure and private developments in Hong Kong, including projects such as the MTR, cross-harbor tunnels, Chek Lap Kok Airport and numerous real estate developments.

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Prior to founding Ferro, Mr. Pong helped establish Bain & Company’s Beijing Office in 1995 and was its first Resident Representative. He is also a former Non-Executive Director of ASX-listed Bisalloy Steel Group and a current Trustee of Princeton-in-Asia. At the Better Hong Kong Foundation, he is a Corporate Sponsor and Co-Convenor of the Working Group.

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Mr. Pong graduated with an AB in Economics, magna cum laude, from Princeton University. His senior thesis was awarded the Walter C. Sauer Prize by the World Bank. After graduation, he obtained an Advanced Certificate in Economic Studies from Peking University. Since 1995, Mr.Pong resided in Beijing and Shanghai for 17 years. In 2012, he relocated with his family back to Hong Kong.

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Datuk Ben Chan’s career spans over 37 years in finance, public and private markets investing (including buyouts, growth, venture, infrastructure, and funds) in the Asia-Pacific region. Ben is currently Founder CEO of Proverbial, a firm that provides highly bespoke solutions to selected corporates, family offices and investors.  He also serves as a board member of The Financial Services Development Council in Hong Kong. He previously led Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan investments in Asia-Pacific including bringing new major asset classes to the region and grew its regional AUM four-fold in five years between 2018 and 2023.Prior to that, Ben was Co-Head of Investments at Khazanah Nasional, where he also initiated the fund’s investments in China, Vietnam, and Philippines, and in frontier sectors such as sustainable development, reinsurance, e-commerce, and internet.   Khazanah’s China investments grew over 70x during his 13-years tenure from 2005 to 2018.Before joining the direct investing industry, Ben was Head of Research at various investment banks in Hong Kong and Malaysia and was involved in many landmark IPO and placements in the Greater China and ASEAN capital markets.He holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Merit) degree from the University of New South Wales and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountant in England and Wales.

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Ms Dawn Tao was appointed as the General Manager and Group Chief Financial Officer at the Bank of East Asia, Limited(“BEA”) in 2020. She is responsible for the financial strategy and management of the Group including Capital Planning, Tax and Investor Relations.

Prior to joining BEA, Dawn has held various senior positions in global banks and professional firms across Finance, Strategy, Risk, and Regulatory functions, based in Hong Kong and the Chinese Mainland.

She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Cambridge and a Master of Business Administration degree from Imperial College, University of London. Dawn is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and started her career in Investment Banking and Capital Markets in the UK.

Dennis is the Chair of Deloitte Asia Pacific and Deputy Chair of Deloitte Global. He was previously the Chair of Deloitte China and was also the lead client service partner of several blue-chip companies, overseeing all services to these key clients.

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Outside of Deloitte, Dennis participates in the followings:

• Member of the Exchange Fund Advisory Committee and member of Deposit-taking Companies Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
• Treasurer and Council member of the Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Governing Committee member of the North Lantau Hospital, Hospital Authority
• Board Member of Hong Kong Tourism Board
• Member of the Hong Kong Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
• Council Member of Association of Hong Kong Accounting Advisors
• Hong Kong Accounting Advisor to the Ministry of Finance of China
• Shenzhen CPPCC Member

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Professional Qualifications

• Member of Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
• Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales

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Mr. Douglas Woo helms the Hong Kong-headquartered Wheelock Group, established in 1857 with operational footprints in Hong Kong, Mainland China and Singapore. The group has been actively engaged in property, infrastructure and multi-asset class investments.

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He is a Member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and a Member of the All- China Youth Federation; Vice Chairman of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Director and Executive Committee Member of the Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong; a Member of the Land Sub-Committee; a Member of the Notaries Public Disciplinary Tribunal Panel, The Judiciary of Hong Kong; Governor of Our Hong Kong Foundation; Honorary Chairman of the Y. Elites Association; Director of French May Arts Festival; and Patron of Project WeCan Foundation. To date, Project WeCan has benefitted over 93,000 students in 82 under-resourced secondary schools. He is also a Member of the HKUST Business School Advisory

Council.

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Mr. Woo is a former Chairman of the Environment and Conservation Fund Committee (“ECFC”). Since 1994, the Woo Wheelock Green Fund has been supporting some of the ECFC’s projects. He also advises the Executive Council of WWF-Hong Kong and Asia Pacific Council of The Nature Conservancy.

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He graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor degree in Architecture and received an EMBA from HKUST and Kellogg School of Management of Northwestern University. He was conferred an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by Savannah College of Art and Design (Hong Kong).

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Mr. Woo was appointed Justice of the Peace by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in 2016, and awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star (BBS) in 2021. He is also a recipient of the 2022 Business Person of the Year Award from DHL-SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards and had been named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum in 2017.

Esmond Tong is a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience leading businesses and organizations across Hong Kong, Greater China, and the Asia Pacific region. He has held key leadership roles, including Managing Director of SAP Hong Kong, Vice President of Middleware at Oracle APAC, Senior Director of the Enterprise Business Unit at BEA APAC, and Managing Consultant for Gartner Greater China. With more than 20 years of experience driving business growth across APAC, Esmond possesses a deep understanding of the regional market. He specializes in guiding organizations through digital transformation, leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as AI, Blockchain, and cloud solutions to create competitive advantages. A trusted advisor to CxOs, Esmond is also a seasoned speaker at major industry events, where he shares insights on emerging technologies. Additionally, he actively mentors startups, fostering innovation and growth. Esmond holds an MBA from HKUST and a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from HKU.

Estyn Chung is the General Manager of Uber in Hong Kong, overseeing local operations and responsible for growing the business. He has played a key role in launching Uber Taxi in Hong Kong and acquiring HKTaxi, helping Uber establish itself as the leading taxi service in the region.

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Before joining Uber, Estyn spent over a decade in investment banking with UBS in Asia and Australia. He later co-founded and led CANOPY, a career platform for millennials based in Hong Kong.

Mr CHUI Ka Fai, Frederick was appointed as Chief Executive Officer of PCCW Global in 2024, taking on the role to drive the integrated global communication solutions business.

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Mr Chui joined HKT in 1991 and has held various key positions in solutions design, product management, product development and marketing. He was the Senior Vice President of PCCW Global’s International Products and Solutions division, overseeing PCCW Global’s product management and development activities, as well as marketing and presales support activities around the world. In 2008, he was appointed head of Eastern Europe, Mediterranean, the Middle East, Africa and Oceania sales and business development operations. He also served as the Senior Vice President, Global Marketing and Sales and Senior Vice President, Global Data Sales and Presales in 2011 to 2018, and was the Chief Commercial Officer of PCCW Global from 2019.

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Before joining HKT, Mr Chui engaged in product and solutions development for a number of telecoms operators serving the Asia-Pacific region. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering from The University of Nottingham and an Executive MBA from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

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In addition, his industry influence extends to board memberships, notably on the MEF (Metro Ethernet Forum) Board since 2018 and as a Board member of Bridge Alliance from October 2022. Locally, he served as a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Information & Communications Technology (ICT) Services Advisory Committee from 2019 to 2023.

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Dr. Leung is currently the Chief Executive Officer, HKBN Enterprise Solutions. Prior to this role, Dr. Leung was the Managing Director of Hewlett Packard Enterprise responsible for overseeing the company’s business strategy and operations in these markets. He was the General Manager of EMC Corporation, Hong Kong and Macau for 17 years; and prior to joining EMC, he was the General Manager of Sun Microsystems, Hong Kong and Macau.

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With extensive experience in the ICT industry, Dr. Leung is keen on driving the development of the local ICT industry as well as coaching and nurturing local IT talent. He was born in Hong Kong and was graduated at the University of Birmingham, UK. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Electronic and Electrical Engineering. He obtained his Doctor of Business Administration degree from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He was also conferred as Fellow of the Hong Kong Computer Society.

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Dr. Gabriel Leung actively serves the industry and the community at large. He currently holds the following related appointments / positions:

• Council Member & Vice President – Hong Kong Computer Society (2010 – present)

• Vice Chairman – Communications Association of Hong Kong (2013 – 2015, 2023 – present)

• Chairman (2013 – 2015, 2022- present) and Exco Member and of ICT Management Club – The Hong Kong Management Association (2009 – present)

• Vice Chairman of IT Committee, Hong Kong Scout Association (2020 – present)

• Executive Member of IT Management Committee – The Hong Kong Management Association (2012 – present)

• Member of the Graduate School Industry Network Committee – The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (2024 – present)

• Member of Hong Kong Retail Management Association Digital Advisory Panel (2020 – present)

• Honorary Advisor – School of Continuing and Professional Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong. (2020 – present)

Geoffrey Chan is a Partner at Johnson Stokes & Master specializing in construction and infrastructure law across Hong Kong, China, and Macau. His practice encompasses contentious construction work, legal proceedings, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, complemented by expertise in town-planning, building law, and environmental issues.

Chan's portfolio includes advising major developers on critical incidents, from investigating building collapses to fire-related issues, while handling complex cases involving heritage buildings and infrastructure failures. His work includes providing guidance on PRC construction contracts and international arbitration proceedings, showcasing his expertise in both local and cross-border matters.

He has represented prominent clients, including the Hong Kong and China Gas Co Limited in major projects, and participated in significant public inquiries—notably the Commission of Inquiry on excess lead in public housing developments. His experience includes managing substantial claims, such as a RMB 7 billion dispute concerning a hydro-electric dam project.

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George Guo is a reputable corporate executive, entrepreneur, and investor with 20+year proven track record in Technology, Media, and Telecom (TMT) sectors.

Currently, George is the CEO of IQAX, an independently operated data intelligence and digital technology subsidiary of Orient Overseas International (HKEX:0316). He is also the Venture Partner with BHR Partners, a PE fund specialized in cross-border M&As.

Previously, George was the Executive Vice President at Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), overseeing its US$700M "Digital Services" Business Unit across six countries and regions. As Neustar’s founding CIO and then the President of Asia Pacific, George has led to its successful IPO on NYSE. In addition, he was the Chief of Technical Operations with Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT).

George holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Northwestern University and a BS from Zhejiang University. He has lived and worked extensively in the US, Singapore, mainland China and Taiwan. He is now based in Hong Kong and Boston.

Georgina Chu is the Chief Corporate Development Officer of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, Ms Georgina Chu steers corporate planning and development by leading functions across corporate strategy development, GBA development, marketing and public affairs.

Ms Chu brings over 25 years of experiences in the telecommunications and data centre industry, and has held key strategic roles. Before joining Cyberport, Ms Chu served as Senior Director of Enterprise and Financial Markets for the APAC region at Equinix Asia-Pacific, and effectively rolled out global programmes, formulated and oversaw execution of sales strategies, and acted as the regional subject matter expert both internally and externally. In her earlier capacity as Executive Director and Country Manager of Colt Technology Services, she successfully drove business growth in the APAC region and managed corporate operations in Hong Kong, on the Mainland and Singapore.

Ms Chu holds an MBA from California Coast University in the US and a BBA from Hong Kong Baptist University. 

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Gregory Van is Chief Executive Officer of Endowus, Asia’s leading digital wealth platform. Endowus’ mission is to democratise wealth management for all and empower everyone to invest better to live easier today, and better tomorrow. 

As CEO, Greg is responsible for driving the company’s growth and strategic execution. He began his career in investment banking at UBS, advising and fundraising for private equity and venture capital firms in the Asia Pacific region. Greg then joined Grab in its early days and was part of the pioneer team that launched the firm’s digital payments services across Southeast Asia.

Today, Greg leverages his unique expertise at the intersection of finance and technology to empower all investors with greater access to expert advice and institutional-quality products at low, fair fees – leveraging technology to do this at scale   

Greg believes that the biggest asset an investor has is time, and is singularly focused on helping clients efficiently maximise their time to achieve financial wellness.  An alignment of incentives by being fee-only, coupled with personalising and automating the wealth management process, provides every investor with the highest probability of success in reaching their wealth and life goals.

Greg has been awarded the “CEO of the Year” for the Singapore market at Asia Asset Management’s Best of the Best Awards 2023 for two consecutive years and sits on the World Economic Forum Global Retail Investor steering committee.

Helen Zhu oversees NF Trinity as its Managing Partner & Chief Investment Officer. NF Trinity manages portfolios of public (equities and FICC direct) and private (funds and direct) investments, across multiple geographies and sectors. Helen is also a member of the Finance & Investment Committee of the Nan Fung Group.

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Before joining NF Trinity in 2019, Helen was Head of China Equities for BlackRock, based in Hong Kong. Her responsibilities included managing various portfolios, overseeing China related research idea generation for Asia/emerging market portfolios, and developing the China active investments business. Helen participated in the BlackRock Investment Council, the Emerging Markets Investment Council, the firmwide Geopolitical Risk Committee, and was a board member of the BlackRock onshore China entities.

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Before joining BlackRock in 2014, Helen spent eight years at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong. In her most recent role as Chief China Strategist, she focused on setting Goldman Sachs’ market views for China, identifying key investment themes, and representing the firm to its clients across various mediums. Prior to this role, Helen was Goldman Sachs’ Business Unit leader for the Asia Telecom/Internet sector research team and Head of Asia Telecom Research team. Helen joined Goldman Sachs from ABN AMRO, where she spent five years and was head of the Asian Telecom Research team. Helen had previously also worked in private investing for a corporation and in investment banking at Donaldson, Lufkin & Jenrette in Hong Kong and New York. She was educated at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Helen serves on the advisory board of the Investment Office of the International Monetary Fund and is a member of the Board of Trustees of Milton Academy. She is also an advisory council member of the Harvard Kennedy School’s Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government and an advisory board member of the MIT Sandbox Innovation Fund program. She is additionally a Fellow of the 2024 Class of the Aspen Institute’s China Fellowship Program and a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network. She previously served on the advisory board of BlackRock Private Equity Partners. Helen and her husband have lived in Hong Kong since 1999 and have four daughters.

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Helena has over 25 years of extensive experience in the financial services industry, specializing in transaction banking, consumer and commercial payment.As Senior Vice President, General Manager of Hong Kong and Macau, Helena oversees business development and day-to-day operations across Hong Kong and Macau.

Prior to this, Helena served as Mastercard's Managing Director for Hong Kong & Macau from September 2017 to February 2025, following her role as Division Head of Market Development for Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan from April 2016 to August 2017. She oversaw the sales of commercial payment solutions and digital innovations in her initial role, before advancing to lead the broader business where she secured strategic portfolios and navigated market challenges while driving significant business growth.Before joining Mastercard, Helena was with Standard Chartered Bank from 1997 to 2005, then returning to become the company’s Executive Director, Head for Local Corporate & Public Sector, Transaction Banking from 2011 to 2014.

Between 2005 and 2010, she was at Visa International as Director, Commercial Products, Hong Kong and Macau and then Greater China.She graduated from King’s College, University of London.

Mr. Wang currently oversees the Bank’s financial control, legal and corporate communications functions. He also acts as Alternate Chief Executive of the Bank as well as Chief Executive Officer of its wholly owned subsidiary Fubon Credit (Hong Kong). Mr. Wang is an experienced professional with over 30 years of related work experience. Before joining the Bank, Mr. Wang held various senior positions in marketing and finance in The Chase Manhattan Bank, N.A., Banque Nationale de Paris, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd., Taiwan Mobile Co., Ltd. and Primax Electronics Co., Ltd. Mr. Wang obtained an MBA Degree from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, U.S.A. and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Finance from National Taiwan University.

Based in Hong Kong, Jacky Leung is Head of Investment Services, North Asia at UBP, having joined the firm in 2025.

In this role, Jacky leads the Investment Services team in North Asia, working closely with our regional and global investment experts to transform UBP’s convictions into actionable, customised solutions, ensuring that we continue to deliver best-in-class offerings to our clients across the region.

Jacky has over 20 years of experience in the industry. He joins UBP from Bank of Singapore, where he was most recently Head of Investment Solutions Group at its Hong Kong branch, leading a team of wealth solutions specialists providing advisory services in capital markets, managed solutions, alternative investments, credit structuring, wealth planning, CIO office and discretionary portfolio management. Prior to that, he was Head of Capital Markets Products and Solutions, and Managed Investments at Standard Chartered Bank in Hong Kong, where he led a cross-functional team to deliver advisory and execution services for the private banking and mass affluent segments. Earlier in his career, Jacky held a role in structured derivatives advisory at Credit Suisse.

Jacky holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Business School. 

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Jason Ho is the Asia Lead of FTI Capital Advisors (“FTICA”) within the Corporate Finance & Restructuring segment at FTI Consulting and is based in Hong Kong. Jason has close to 20 years of experience in public and private credit and equity financing, M&A and financial advisory.

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At FTI Consulting, Jason advises and assists corporates and financial sponsors on public and private capital financing and solutions to enable opportunities such as acquisitions, refinancings and distressed assets and loans disposals.

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Prior to joining FTI Consulting, Jason worked with Commerzbank AG in Hong Kong as the Regional Head of Primary Bonds for Greater China. Jason started his corporate advisory and investment banking career with Bank of America Merrill Lynch in the United States, and later Citigroup’s corporate finance and capital markets originations departments. In 2011, he joined ICBC International, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, to set up an advisory and capital markets franchise, where he was Co-Head of Global Debt Capital Markets Department and Head of Debt Syndicate. He then joined a regional bank, as a Managing Director, Head of Debt Financing and Capital Markets.

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With a proven track record, Jason has tailored solutions and raised more than USD300 billion via 500-plus financing and M&A transactions for corporates in the private and public markets. He has established a solid network with both borrowers and creditors borrowers and creditors in Asia. Jason received a B.B.A. with honors from the Steven M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in the United States and was awarded an honorary Ph.D. in Business Administration from SABI University in France. Jason is fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Jason as Group Executive Director, CFO & COO and member of CEO Office is currently responsible for overall financial and operation management of the HK-listed H&H Group, one of the leading global premium nutrition and wellness players which owns renowned brands including Swisse, Biostime, Zesty Paws, Solid Gold, Dodie, Good Gout, Aurelia, etc. in China, Australia, U.S., Europe and Southeast Asia. H&H’s broad product portfolio covers adult, baby and pet nutrition & care to meet the whole family nutrition needs.

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Prior to joining H&H Group in 2016, Jason was Corporate Vice President and Asia Pacific CFO of Henkel, the German consumer goods giant. Jason also took various financial management and banking roles with LG.Philips and JPMorgan Investment Bank in HK and New York before. He started his career with China’s Ministry of Commerce and participated in the negotiations for China’s entry into WTO.

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Jason was awarded "Top 10 CFO of the World" by Industrial Era Magazine of U.S. in 2020 and "Best CFO of Asia (Consumer Industry)" by Institutional Investor Magazine in 2017, 2018 and 2019. He was awarded "Outstanding CFO of the Year" by China CFO Magazine in 2016 and "China CFO of the Year" by Ministry of Finance in 2011.

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Jason holds an MBA from New York University Stern School of Business and a BA from China Foreign Affairs University. He completed Global Strategy Management Program at Harvard Business School. He is U.S Certified Public Accountant (AICPA) and Fellow Member of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). He is also a member of ACCA China Expert Forum and a graduate supervisor at Guangdong University of Finance.

Mr. Jeremy Walker, SVP Marketing and Events, Galaxy Entertainment Group, is a marketing leader with 30 year’s experience across Asia – with particular focus on the Greater Bay Area.  Early in his career he worked in the burgeoning golf industry in China, leading membership sales and loyalty programmes and organizing events throughout the region.  This led to establishing a sports marketing consultancy with offices in both Hong Kong and Macau, specializing in sponsorship sales, activation, event management and media services for a wide variety of sporting IP’s spanning, golf, motorsport, rugby, football and yachting.  He then led an international communications agency – supporting among many clients, Galaxy Entertainment Group’s opening of Galaxy Macau in 2011.  Jeremy subsequently joined Galaxy to lead the Group’s brand building efforts in International markets including Japan, where among many responsibilities he facilitated the Group’s sponsorship of Manchester City Football Club’s tour of Japan in 2019.  Throughout Jeremy’s career there has been a strong vein of sports, entertainment, travel and hospitality which he now puts to good effect in his current role.

Mr. Joe Lai currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Deutsche Bank AG, Hong Kong and Chairman of Asia Investment Bank. Prior to Deutsche Bank, he was the Co-head of APAC Investment Banking & Capital Markets for Credit Suisse. Joe has over 20 years of banking experience in the Asia Pacific region. Before his positions with Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, Joe was also with DBS Asia Capital and Ernst and Young focusing on providing advisory and capital markets services to clients in the region.

John joined the Lee Kum Kee Group as CFO in 2019. From founding its sauce business in 1888, Lee Kum Kee has expanded into TCM health supplements business, properties as well as venture capital .Prior to joining Lee Kum Kee, John led the investment activities of Landmark Capital in all asset classes across Asia. He was previously a corporate finance and strategic planning executive at Hutchison Port Holdings. John’s initial financial experience was gained at Lehman Brothers and PwC Financial Advisory Services in New York. John has been active in the development of Hong Kong’s family office sector and the venture capital industry. He serves as the co-chair of HKVCA’s Family Office Committee. He also serves as a Director of CUHK Innovation Limited. John holds Business Administration and Master of Accounting degrees from the University of North Carolina. He is a graduate of Harvard Business School’s Executive Education program.

Jonathan Song, the Chief Commercial Officer at Plaza Premium Group (PPG), spearheads the company's commercial and development strategy, focusing on global expansion, strategic partnerships, mergers and acquisitions, and diversification to enhance the financial performance and competitive edge of its airport hospitality assets worldwide. He oversees teams across various functions such as commercial, sales, business development, loyalty, and analytics, driving strategic initiatives across all business segments. 

Jonathan's passion for aviation, travel, and hospitality fuels his drive for innovation and tackling new challenges. With over a decade dedicated to PPG, his role as Global Director of Business Development saw him expanding PPG's global presence to encompass over 1,600 touchpoints in 600 international and domestic airports across 150 countries. This growth included airport hospitality services such as lounges, in-terminal hotels, airport concierge services, dining concepts and a loyalty program. Jonathan has played a pivotal role in PPG's digital transformation for seamless airport hospitality worldwide and is instrumental in tender processes, negotiations, and fostering key partnerships.  

As part of the second generation, he has worked alongside his father, Mr. Song Hoi See, Founder and CEO of PPG, since his youth, contributing to the company's growth. Jonathan is an active member of the Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and is a strong supporter of programs like the ‘EY Global Next Generation,’ which aims to develop the future business leaders of tomorrow.

Chairman of the Board/Chief Innovation Officer of AICTDoctor from the University of Hong Kong, Master from Peking University, Senior Engineer, Expert at the UN-Habitat China Future Cities Council, Vice Chairman of the China Association of Inventions and President of the Intelligent Transportation Branch, MBA Alumni Mentor of the Guanghua School of Management of Peking University, Member of Hebei Provincial Association for Science and Technology. Received the Best Invention Award from the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) in 2024, the First Prize in Science and Technology from the Chinese Electronics Society, and the Gold Award for the Invention and Entrepreneurship Award Project from the Chinese Invention Association. Has been rated successively as Top 10 Pioneers of Innovation and Transformation in China's Science and Technology Travel Industry in 2023, 2023 Global AI Expo's Chinese AI Figures Top Ten of the Year, Top talents in Hebei Province in 2023，2021 Outstanding Digital Pioneer, 2020 Outstanding Figure of the Chinese Economy in the New Era.

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Ms. Karen Tang was appointed as the Executive Director of the Better Hong Kong Foundation in 2006 and is responsible for overseeing the strategic development and operation of the Foundation. Upon her graduation, she joined the Basic Law Consultative Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (“HKSAR”) as the Administration Officer. After completing the consultation work, she developed her career in the media and multimedia industries, including worked as Assistant to Ming Pao Group Founder Louis Cha, Deputy General Manager of Magazines Division of Ming Pao, General Manager of Yazhou Zhoukan, Deputy General Manager of the Chinese Television Network, General Manager of the Hongkong Telecom IMS, Director of Multimedia Services and Director of E-commerce under the Hutchison Whampoa Group.

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Ms. Tang worked for the Tung Chee-Hwa Election Office in 2001 as the Director of Administration Division; and was the Deputy Director of the Leung Chun-Ying Election Campaign Office in 2012. Both candidates won in the election of Chief Executive of the HKSAR. Prior to joining the Foundation, Ms. Tang was the Director of Communications of the University of Hong Kong and reported to the President. Ms. Tang holds a BA in Social Science and an MA in Public Administration.

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Ms. Tang is appointed by the HKSAR Government as Member of the Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation, Honorary Court Member of the Lingnan University of Hong Kong, Council Member of the Hong Kong Macau Research Centre of the Shanghai Academy of Social Science, Hong Kong Member of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong & Macao Studies, and Vice Chairwoman of the Hong Kong Women Foundation. Ms. Tang was Council Member of the Lingnan University of Hong Kong (2006−2012), Council Member of the Hong Kong Baptist University (2013−2018), Member of the History Museum Advisory Panel (2010−2016) and Board Member of the Antiquities Advisory Board of the HKSAR Government (2013−2018).

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Kevin Yung, a veteran financial executive with over 25 years of experience gained from diverse roles and industries, currently oversees the Group's financial operations. Since 2021, he has served as the Managing Partner of Rosewood Capital Ventures, a venture capital affiliate of the Group and also sits on the board of New World Tongpai Hotels Group, both entities associated with Rosewood Group Ventures. His extensive experience enables him to utilize his profound understanding of the Rosewood ecosystem to maximize synergies and foster greater alignment among different entities through unified leadership. With exceptional business acumen and an unwavering passion for innovation, Kevin is a valuable asset to the organization, guiding Rosewood Hotel Group's finance team towards sustained global success.

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Prior to joining Rosewood, Kevin held senior positions in finance and investment. As the Chief Executive Officer of Chow Tai Fook Education Group in Hong Kong, he oversaw daily operations, devised strategies, built infrastructure, integrated businesses and successfully acquired two education companies, expanding the Group. Kevin spent nearly a decade in Beijing, establishing his career in both public and private companies, including major real estate funds and financial institutions. His career began in New York at top-tier financial institutions, starting at Morgan Stanley and later joining Citigroup.

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In addition to his expertise in finance and operations, Kevin currently holds multiple positions on various boards, including the aforementioned New World Tongpai Hotels Group, Cometeer, Frette, Happiest Baby, Shih Hsin University and Noah Education Holdings Ltd. Kevin's diverse board appointments underscore his extensive expertise not only in finance and operations, but also in the fields of education, technology and retail.

Kam Shing Kwang is Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong and Chair for North Asia at J.P. Morgan. In addition, she is a member of J.P. Morgan’s Asia Pacific Management Committee.

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Ms. Kwang has over 30 years of experience in financial services, across private banking, asset management and investment banking. Since joining J.P. Morgan in 1998, she has played a key role in facilitating partnership across lines of business to better address clients’ corporate balance sheet and personal wealth management needs.

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Between 2019 and 2024, Ms. Kwang was Vice Chair of Investment Banking, Greater China. She was also Chief Executive Officer of J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank in Asia from 2017 to 2023.

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Between 2016 and 2018, Ms. Kwang completed her first term as Chief Executive Officer for J.P. Morgan Hong Kong, overseeing local governance, coordination and controls. She is a trusted advisor for the industry, having had a seat on Hong Kong’s Banking Advisory Committee from 2016 to 2022, which advises Hong Kong’s Chief Executive on banking sector issues.

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Ms. Kwang was also previously named one of the leading female private bankers in Asia by Global Investor Magazine, one of the top twelve most influential female bankers in Asia by Finews.asia, and the most influential female leader in Asia by The Digital Banker.

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Ms. Kwang holds a BAcc (Hon) degree from National University of Singapore and the designation of CFA. She is also a member on the Advisory Board for Wealth Management Lee Kong Chian School of Business at Singapore Management University.

Lawrence is Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of IDA. He is responsible to shape the company's direction and drive its success in stablecoins and digital assets. Lawrence is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and innovators who are shaping the future of humanity. He is the founder of BlackPine, an investment company that supports entrepreneurs in transformative industries such as blockchain, AI, alternative protein, eSports, quantum computing, and various new economy sectors. Lawrence began his career at UBS and has over 20 years of investment experience. He is also a Co-Founder of Kenetic, a crypto Web3 investor, since 2015. He is the founding General Partner of Alpha Intelligence Capital, a fund focused on AI/ML, as well as General Partner of Lever VC, which invests in plant-based and cell-based protein companies globally.

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In recognition of his dedication to Web3 development, Lawrence was appointed as a non-official member of the Task Force on Promoting Web3 Development by the HKSAR Government in July 2023, as well as Founding Chair of Hong Kong Licensed Virtual Asset Association, and Founding Vice-Chair of Web3 Harbour. Furthermore, Lawrence is an active member of the Young Presidents' Organization and a passionate supporter of the global arts community by being a board member at Smart Museum in Chicago, Tate Modern Museum in London, as well as a founding patron of Afield Foundation in Paris, and M+ in Hong Kong.He graduated from the University of Chicago and served on the Global Alumni Board of Governors. He is an CIS alumni from class of 1998. All four of his children attended or still attend CIS. He is Co-Chair of the Phoenix Soaring and current capital campaign. He serves as Chairman of the Finance Committee, and has been a Governor of CIS for over 14 years.

As Hong Kong Disneyland’s Chief Financial Officer, Lesz oversees all functions of financial management including controllership, operations finance, business development and revenue management and analytics, as well as corporate alliances and strategic sourcing. 

Lesz started his Disney career in 1995 at Walt Disney World Resort and has held many finance roles of increasing responsibility in different lines of business across the company. He previously held the role of Vice President of Finance, Segment Planning and Communications, where he led the Disney Parks’ financial planning processes, including long-term and annual operating plans, capital plans, monthly forecasts and quarterly earnings reviews.  From 2018 to 2021, he held the role of Chief Financial Officer at Shanghai Disney Resort.   

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Lesz was born and raised in Melbourne, Australia.  He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Stetson University in the United States.  

Dr. Li Fenghua is the Chairman of WeeCool Group, holds an EMBA from CKGSB and a Ph.D. from Kent State Liquid Crystal Institute (USA). He is a Special Expert appointed by the State Council of China, founder of Chamelo smart photochromic eyewear brand, and inventor of high-definition liquid crystal dimming film for automotive glass, electrochromic liquid crystal technology, and dust-free high-brightness liquid crystal film for classroom blackboards.

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Born in May 1995, Chinese nationality, undergraduate, master and doctoral degree from Tsinghua University, majoring in artificial intelligence information technology. He has participated in a number of scientific research projects, including the National Natural Science Foundation major research project "Key technologies for integrated air-ground-air vehicle networking towards immersive experience", the cooperative research and development project of Tsinghua University Tianjin Institute of Electronic Information "Real-time collaborative intelligence of mobile networks", etc. He has published more than 10 papers in SCI top journals and EI top conferences, and has 3 invention patents. From March 2022 to July 2023, he served as co-founder and COO of Beijing DeepLang Technology; from July 2023 to January 2024, he served as CTO of AIPARK; from January to November 2024, he served as Vice President of  AICT and CEO of AIPARK; from November 2024 to the present, he has served as CTO of AICT, responsible for the application and research and development of the 2023 Future Industry Innovation Task Unveiling Project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China.

Yuan LI is the Founder and Managing Partner of Amrita Capital Limited, an alternative investment platform based in Hong Kong. From 2019 to 2024, she was Managing Director and Head of Wealth Management at China Renaissance Group, where she built and led a team of 45, successfully managing alternative investments for over 200 high-net-worth clients globally. Before that, she served as Senior Managing Director at Yunfeng Financial Group, where she introduced innovative investment products, including FoFs and ABS, and spearheaded the development of a cutting-edge robo-advisory platform for Chinese institutional and private wealth clients. Earlier in her career, she held senior roles at State Street Global Advisors and Goldman Sachs Asset Management, focusing on North Asia markets, portfolio design, and financial engineering.

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Holding a Doctorate of Business Administration from City University of Hong Kong, she is fluent in Mandarin, Japanese, and English, and is skilled in advanced financial technologies.

Shih-Jern Liang is General Counsel, International at Ralph Lauren, where he manages legal and regulatory matters across the APAC and EMEA regions. He is part of International senior management and also supports the Company’s government relations and public affairs efforts.

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Mr. Liang was previously in private practice at Davis Polk & Wardwell, where he worked in the firm’s New York, London and Hong Kong offices, focusing on capital markets and corporate finance. 

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Mr. Liang is a graduate of University College London and Harvard Law School. He is admitted to practise in New York, England and Hong Kong. He has a keen interest in mentoring and is active through various university alumni mentoring initiatives.

Liza Ng is the Chief Executive Officer of Greater Bay Airlines, where she leads with a vision to shape the airline's future. As CEO, Liza is tasked with setting the strategic direction of the   business and implementing transformative initiatives to expand GBA’s route network and enhance fleet capacity.

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Liza began her career in the aviation industry as a Management Trainee with Dragonair in 1990 after graduating from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a degree in Business Administration. She later expanded her expertise to the industry giants Cathay Pacific and Air HongKong.  Liza served on several boards of directors for ground support services companies, where she offered strategic oversight to foster growth and improve performance.  Her 30+ years of professional experience spans the entire airline supply chain.

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Beyond her corporate roles, Liza has also held various public service appointments. Previously she was appointed to Member of Hong Kong Immigration Department User Committee and Tripartite Taskforce on Manpower Training (Aviation) under The Transport and Logistics Bureau where she provided counsel and strategic advice to policymakers on Aviation-focused areas.

Lucas serves as the General Manager of KN Group Hong Kong, overseeing strategic planning, organizational restructuring, and cross-departmental leadership across global treasury, tax, and capital markets divisions. Additionally, he manages the group’s external affairs in Hong Kong, leading initiatives such as brand promotion and charitable engagements.

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Lucas earned a Master’s degree in Accounting from Wake Forest University in the United States and is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). His expertise spans general management, corporate banking, capital markets, project management, and wealth management.

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Prior to joining KN Group, Lucas held the position of Director at HSBC Private Banking in Hong Kong. His previous roles include Vice President at J.P. Morgan Private Bank in Hong Kong, Associate Director in the Investment Banking Division at HSBC London, and Associate Director of Commercial Banking & Structured Finance at HSBC China.

Matthew Hung is Managing Director and Head of Hong Kong Corporate Banking.

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Matthew joined Citibank Hong Kong as Head of Integrated Corporate Banking in Hong Kong in August 2024. He is responsible for our top-tier institutional client business in Hong Kong including Corporates & Public Sector coverage, Financial Institutions Group and Global Subsidiaries Group.

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Matthew began his career with HSBC in 1999 and during his 25 years with HSBC, he was responsible for the relationship management of blue chips cooperates in HK and also led teams covering clients in Mainland China, providing strategic advisory and financing solutions to clients. He was also responsible for strategic initiatives including Greater Bay Area and Belt and Road.

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Matthew is a member of Citibank Hong Kong’s Executive Committee and Corporate Contribution Committee.

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Matthew holds a Bachelor degree in Econometrics and Mathematical Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science.

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Michael Yue is a seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience driving digital innovation and leading high-performing teams. As Managing Director and General Manager of Google Hong Kong, he spearheads the company's strategic direction and market operations.

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His leadership journey at Google includes key roles such as global strategy enablement lead for sales. He also spearheaded the launch of Google Pay in APAC as Industry Lead for Banking and Financial Services in Southeast Asia. Beyond this, Michael has a proven track record of driving digital transformation for partners across diverse sectors.

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Prior to Google, Michael contributed to significant growth at Hewlett Packard Canada. He holds an EMBA from Kellogg-HKUST and an HBA from the Ivey Business School. Michael serves on the boards of the American and Canadian Chambers of Commerce in Hong Kong and advises the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

Mukul Deoras has almost four decades of experience leading consumer product businesses across the globe. He is currently based in Hong Kong and is the President of Colgate-Palmolive Asia Pacific covering major countries like China, India, Australia and South East Asia. Previously Mukul was the Global Chief Marketing Officer for the company based in New York from 2015 to 2018. Mukul joined Colgate-Palmolive in 2004 and over the last two decades he has led the business in Thailand and India and was also the Vice President of Global Personal Care business. Prior to joining Colgate- Palmolive Mukul was with Unilever India from 1984 to 2004 and held leadership roles of increasing responsibility. Mukul is the Chairman of the Board of Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd - a publicly listed company in India - and also serves as a Board member of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, a NYSE listed leading global hospitality company. He holds a Post Graduate degree from Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, India.

Neil Waters leads the Hong Kong office and serves as the Joint Head of Egon Zehnder in China. He also leads the firm’s board and CEO succession practice in Hong Kong. He has spent more than 25 years advising global clients on a range of challenging matters related to CEO and board succession. His clients include governments, community organizations, and private sector companies in numerous industries. Neil has also played a senior role in the professional development of the firm’s consultants globally.

Prior to joining Egon Zehnder, Neil was a Consultant and Engagement Manager with McKinsey & Company. Earlier in his career, he was a Systems Engineer and Marketing Representative with IBM Australia.

Neil has an electrical and electronic engineering degree from the University of Adelaide in South Australia and an MBA from Cornell University in the U.S. When not working, he enjoys European handball, chess, reading, sharpening his Latin, and curling. He has also served on the board of the Melbourne International Festival of the Arts, the leading arts festival in Australia.

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Ms. Orchis Li is the General Manager of Gen Re’s Hong Kong Branch. She joined Gen Re in 2015 and is responsible for the management of the Hong Kong branch and MNCs client relationships. Orchis also has the responsibilities of driving InsurTech strategy as well as analytics and development of Critical Illness products for Asia. She has more than 20 years of experience with the insurance industry and prior to joining Gen Re, Orchis had worked with a number of multinational insurance companies.

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Orchis is a Governing Committee Member and a Councillor of the Life Insurance Council of the Hong Kong Federation of Insurers (HKFI). She was the Chairman of the HKFI for 2023-2024. Orchis has been appointed as a member of the Industry Advisory Committee with the Insurance Authority, the Complaints Panel under The Insurance Complaints Bureau, the Appeal Panel on Disciplinary Actions for the VHIS and the Resolution Compensation Tribunal under the Financial Institutions (Resolution) Ordinance. Orchis is also an active member of various committees with the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong.

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Orchis is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and the Actuarial Society of Hong Kong.

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Paul Tirvaudey has been serving Hong Kong Tramways as a Managing Director from 2022. He is based in Hong Kong since 2022. He was trained as a nuclear engineer and holds a master’s degree in project finance. He began his specialization in transport as a Portfolio Manager at the French Government’s Shareholding Agency, within the Ministry for Economics. He especially helped to prepare strategic and financial decisions regarding state owned railway company (SNCF) and seaports. Then Paul joined RATP Group in 2017 as Chief of Staff to the Group CEO Catherine Guillouard and Secretary of the Management Board. Amongst others he was at the core of RATP’s response to major crisis in 2 years. He also worked on several structural projects to prepare RATP to progressive opening to competition of its bus services in Paris. For instance, he led an unprecedented reorganization of corporate functions of RATP in Paris, aiming at fostering performance and efficiency.

Hong Kong Tramways is a tram system in Hong Kong and one of the earliest forms of public transport in the city. RATP Dev has become the 100% owner of the RDTA (“RATP Dev Transdev Asia”) joint venture. The move sees RATP Dev assume full control of the previously jointly owned operations across Asia, which includes Hong Kong Tramways. The tramway runs on Hong Kong Island between Shau Kei Wan and Kennedy Town, with a branch circulating through Happy Valley.

Chief Executive Officer, CapitaLand Investment (China)Tze Shyang is the CEO of CapitaLand Investment (China), responsible for driving the growth and management of the company's investments, capital raising, fund management as well as commercial management business in China. Prior to this role, Tze Shyang served successively as Chief Investment Officer and CEO, Investment & Portfolio Management for the CapitaLand Group’s China business from 2015 to 2021, where he led a series of major investments that significantly expanded CapitaLand’s interests in the country. He was concurrently Regional General Manager, West China from 2015 to 2018 and oversaw residential and integrated developments in the region. Prior to joining CapitaLand, Tze Shyang was CEO of CapitaLand Township (formerly known as Surbana Land) from 2010, and took on the additional role of City General Manager for Chengdu from 2013. He has 25 years of experience in real estate across Singapore and China.Tze Shyang holds a Master of Engineering (First Class Honours) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London, United Kingdom. He obtained an Executive MBA with Honours from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, USA.

Ms Chong joined CLP Group on 1 September 2012 as Chief Corporate Development Officer and is a Director of CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.  She is responsible for CLP Group's corporate affairs, overseeing communications, external relations and stakeholder engagement matters. Her role helps promote CLP's reputation, drive service excellence and strengthen ties with customers, stakeholders and the community as a whole. 

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Ms Chong has over 35 years of experience in corporate communications and customer services after having held various senior management positions in the tourism, hotel and aviation industries.  Ms Chong earned a bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences from the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1986.

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Ms Chong has been appointed a Justice of the Peace by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government since 2015 and is a Director of the Hong Kong Justice of the Peace Association.  She is also a member of the 13th Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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Ms Chong is currently the Chairman of Hospital Authority Board Alumni, a member of Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee, a member of the Kowloon City District Fight Crime Committee, a member of the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Self-Reliance Through District Partnership Programme, a member of Intangible Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee and a member of the Court of City University of Hong Kong.

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With a vision to innovate for growth and build a better McDonald’s, Randy leads over 260 restaurants and 16,000 employees, serving more than one million customers every day. Not only is Randy the first McDonald’s CEO nurtured locally, she was also the first female Managing Director of McDonald’s Singapore in 2010 prior to her current capacity.

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Under Randy’s strategic leadership, McDonald’s Hong Kong prides itself as the market leader and the most favorite quick service restaurant brand with the highest market share in the city. The brand has been widely recognized in the aspects of digital transformation, leadership marketing, youth empowerment and operations excellence over the years.

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In recent years, Randy has been proactively driving digital transformation, evidenced by over 3 million registered users on McDonald’s app. Now, McDonald’s Hong Kong is the first dining app in Hong Kong and among the highest app order per store per day in the global McDonald’s system.

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Randy’s accomplishments are reflected in an array of prestigious accolades and recognitions, such as the Executive Award by DHL/SCMP Hong Kong Business Awards in 2023, Distinguished Sustainability Leadership Award by Hong Kong Management Association and Visionary Woman Award by Harper's BAZAAR in 2021; the Best People-focused CEO award by CTGoodjobs in 2020; and Professional of the Year by the AmCham Hong Kong Women of Influence Awards in 2017.

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She has been appointed as the Vice-Chairman, Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association since 2020, a Council Member and Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association since 2016 and being appointed as Vice-Chairman in 2024.

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Randy is also dedicated to bettering the community. Since 2012, she has served as Adjunct Associate Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong to support youth empowerment. For over a decade, she has been a Board Member of the Ronald McDonald House Charities where she commits herself to helping sick children and their families.

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懷著創新求變、建設更美好的麥當勞的願景,黎韋詩小姐管理香港市場逾 260 間麥當勞餐廳,帶領逾 16,000 位僱員每天服務超過 100 萬名顧客。黎小姐不僅是首位土生土長的麥當勞行政總裁,在現職前亦於 2010 年成為首位出任新加坡麥當勞董事總經理一職的女性。

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在黎小姐的策略領導下,香港麥當勞成為市場領導者,並成為最受歡迎的快餐店品牌,同時佔據本港最高市場份額。品牌歷年來在數碼轉型、市場推廣、青年發展及卓越營運等領域獲得各界認同和肯定。

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近年,黎小姐積極推動數碼轉型,在她的帶領下,麥當勞 App 已有超過三百萬註冊用戶。現時,香港麥當勞 App 是全港第一餐飲應用程式,亦是全球麥當勞體系中每間餐廳平均顧客流量最高的市場之一。

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黎小姐的卓越成就備受業界肯定,她於 2023 年獲得 DHL/南華早報香港商業奬傑出管理獎殊榮 ,亦於 2021 年獲香港管理專業協會頒發傑出可持續發展領袖獎以及 Harper’s BAZAAR 的「Visionary Women Award」,並於2020年獲CTGoodjobs「最佳人才為本管理大獎」,及於2017年於香港美國商會最具影響力女性獎項中榮獲「最佳專才獎」。

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自 2020 年起她獲香港零售管理協會委任為執委會副主席;並自 2016 年起出任香港管理專業協會理事會委員,更於 2024 年被委任為該會之副主席。

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黎小姐熱衷於回饋社區,她自 2012 年起獲委任為香港中文大學客座副教授,以培養年青人;過去逾十年,她亦擔任麥當勞叔叔之家慈善基金的董事會成員,致力幫助患病兒童及其家人。

Rex Tsang is the founder of AlgoBot Limited, a pioneering FinTech company that provides innovative solutions such as the AI Agentic Robo-Advisor, AI Avatar, and the Automatic Asset Management System for financial institutions. As the portfolio manager of a global AI multi-strategy fund, Mr. Tsang is at the forefront of leveraging artificial intelligence to optimize and execute investment strategies. He also founded the Algo Challenge Association, which has organized six global algorithmic trading contests over the past five years, nurturing over 5,000 global fintech talents. The next global contest is scheduled for September 2025, integrated with Money20/20 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. With over 15 years of distinguished experience in leading investment banks and global asset managers, he is dedicated to building a global algo trading ecosystem.

Richard HE is the Chief Executive Officer of Forthright Financial Holdings. Previously, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of Greater China at Jefferies and Associate Director at UOB KayHian. He is the Secretary General of the CKGSB Hong Kong Alumni Association and a tutor at Fudan University School of Management.

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Rosanna Tang has joined Cushman & Wakefield in 2022 as the Head of Business Development Services, Hong Kong, overseeing both the research and marketing function of the firm.

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Rosanna has over 19 years’ experience in the real estate markets across Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area and Asia Pacific. With her profound understanding of the property market and strong research background from both buy-side and sell-side experiences, Rosanna has led numerous pioneer thought leadership research papers and client orientated initiatives throughout her career. As a trilingual professional fluent in English, Mandarin and Cantonese, Rosanna is an active commentator in both global and local media, and she is also a frequent speaker for different industries and professional events.

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Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Rosanna has held senior positions as Head of Research, Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area in Colliers, and as Director in CBRE Asia Pacific Research. Rosanna has also worked in the Corporate Planning & Strategic Investment Department of Sun Hung Kai Properties, where she led research analysis for both Hong Kong and overseas property markets.

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Rosanna graduated from Peking University with a Bachelor of Law degree majoring in Political and Public Administration, with a double degree in Sociology. She then went on to earn a Master of Science degree in Finance from the University of Michigan.

Ryan Lai is the Chief Executive Officer of foodpanda Hong Kong, overseeing the market’s business operations. With extensive experience in big data and tech innovation, Ryan leads the growth and strategic development of Hong Kong’s leading online food delivery platform. Prior to foodpanda, Ryan was Head of South East Asia and Head of Category Management of Automotive in Greater China at eBay, where he had successfully built the cross-border commerce ecosystem in Asia, enabling thousands of traditional retailers, distributors, and traders in Hong Kong, Taiwan, China and Southeast Asia to reach and connect with an unprecedented global audience. Ryan also channeled his passion and lent his expertise to building and coaching multiple incubated start-ups at the Hong Kong Science & Technology Park on key areas such as omni-channel commerce, big data and micro-influencer marketing.

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Sabrina, YANG Wen is Business Director of Hong Kong and Macao, Taobao Tmall WorldSabrina Yang has since 2020 served as Business Director of Hong Kong and Macao at Taobao Tmall World, which aims to enable local consumers to conveniently shop for a variety of products on Taobao and Tmall. In this role, Sabrina is responsible for overseeing Taobao and Tmall’s marketing and operations in both markets. Sabrina started her career in corporate banking before transitioning to the start-up sector, where she developed expertise in digital marketing and operations. One of the notable start-ups she worked for was NOSH, a food tech company that received funding from Alibaba Hong Kong Entrepreneurs Fund. Sabrina was named in Forbes’ 30 under 30 Asia list in 2019.

Mr. Sachil Dagur has served as the CEO of Habib Bank Zurich (Hong Kong) Limited, a Restricted Licence Bank since March 2018.Before joining Habib Bank Zurich (HK) Ltd, Sachil worked at Axis Bank for 20 years, where his last position was as Head of the Asia Pacific FI, Trade & Corporate Relationships unit. Prior to this, he was the CEO of Axis Bank HK until 2016. Before moving to Hong Kong, Mr. Dagur was the CEO of Axis Bank Singapore from 2013 to 2015. Since his joining Axis Bank in 1997, Mr. Dagur was posted to various senior roles at Axis’ Domestic Operations in India, from Manager of Credit, Head of SME Advances (North India) and then to Head of Mid Corporate Portfolio (North India). Prior to Axis Bank, Mr. Dagur started his banking career at Dena Bank in India in 1993.Mr. Dagur holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Management from Indira Gandhi National Open University, and a Bachelor Degree of Arts at Osmania University, Hyderabad.

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Dr. Kwok Wai Samuel Au is currently a Professor of the Department of Mechanical and Automation Engineering and Department of Surgery (by courtesy) at CUHK, and the Founding Director of Multiscale Medical Robotics Center, InnoHK. 

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In Sept 2019, Dr. Au found Cornerstone Robotics and has been serving as the CEO of the company, aiming to create affordable surgical robotic solution. Dr. Au received the B.Eng. and M.Phil degrees in Mechanical and Automation Engineering from CUHK in 1997 and 1999, respectively and completed his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering at MIT in 2007. During his PhD study, Prof. Hugh Herr, Dr. Au, and other colleagues from MIT Biomechatronics group co-invented the MIT Powered Ankle-foot Prosthesis. 

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Before joining CUHK(2016), he was the manager of Systems Analysis of the New Product Development Department at Intuitive Surgical, Inc. At Intuitive Surgical, he co-invented and was leading the software and control algorithm development for the FDA cleared da Vinci Si Single-Site surgical platform (2012), Single-Site Wristed Needle Driver (2014), and da Vinci Xi Single-Site surgical platform (2016). He was also a founding team member for the early development of Intuitive Surgical’s FDA cleared robot-assisted catheter system, da Vinci ION system from 2008 to 2012. 

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Dr. Au co-authored over 60 peer-reviewed manuscripts and conference journals, 17 granted US patents/EP, and 3 pending US Patents. He has won numerous awards including the first prize in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Student Mechanism Design Competition in 2007, Intuitive Surgical Problem Solving Award in 2010, and Intuitive Surgical Inventor Award in 2011, 2023 Science and Technology Entrepreneurs.

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Born and raised in Hong Kong, Sebastian Man is the Chairman and CEO of Chung Mei International Holdings Limited, a company he acquired in 1990.

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Chung Mei Industries Limited, under the flagship Chung Mei International Holdings Limited, is a manufacturer of domestic kitchen electrics and air treatment products in its facilities in Dongguan, China.  It manufactures small household electrical appliances for major international brands like The Delonghi Group; Dimplex/SEB; Breville, Sunbeam and the likes.  Over the years, Chung Mei has formed joint ventures with KOC Holdings, the largest industrial company in Turkey; The Vaillant Group, the largest water heater manufacturer in the world; SGL Italia srl, a subsidiary of N&W Global Vending SpA, the largest vending machine company in the world in manufacturing espresso machine. Sebastian sold the manufacturing business in 2018 and has since focused his time on investments worldwide.

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Apart from business activities, Sebastian is involved in many community activities. He is particularly dedicated to education.  He is on the Board of the MIT Corporation Development Committee and in the MIT HK Innovation Node Advisory Board and on the Mechanical Engineering Visiting Committee.  He served on the Harvard Business School (HBS) Global Alumni Board from 2012 to 2015.  He is on the board of the Harvard Business School Association of Hong Kong and was its Co-President from 2006 to 2008; He was appointed to be the 4th Chairman of the HBSAHK, effective January 2025. He served 12 years as a trustee of his high school, Cate School, California, USA.  He is a Council Member of Hong Kong University Science and Technology (HKUST) since 2023 and a Committee Member of Overseers of the Morningside College, Chinese University.  He was a Court member of HKU from 2013 to 2019.  

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Sebastian is also very interested in international affairs and international trade matters.  He is an Executive Committee Member of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Hong Kong China Business Council and an Excom member of Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC).  He is in Vision 2047 Foundation and a Council Member of The Better Hong Kong Foundation.  He is currently a member of the Cyberport Advisory Panel (CAP) of Cyberport.

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Sebastian is also interested in service activities.  He is a member of HK Council of Volunteering (HKCOV), the Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS) and the HK, China Committee of United Nations Volunteers (UNV).  He is an Executive Committee member of Hong Kong Arts Festival Society and a trustee of Outward Bound Trust of Hong Kong.  He was a Director of the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in HK in 1994-1998.  He was a charter member and the first (1996) President of the Lions Club, Metropolitan Chapter HK.  

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Sebastian has been active in the Young Presidents’ Organization (YPO) since 1996.  He just stepped down as the Education Chair of YPO Gold HK (2023/24), remains an Executive Committee member and has also been appointed as a Regional Board Member of the Global Diplomacy Network (GDN) starting in 2025. He served on the International Board of The Chief Executive Organization (CEO) and was its Hong Kong Chair from 2014 to 2020 and is currently the North Asia Chair.

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Sebastian is also active in his own industry.  Sebastian was a member of HK Trade Development Council Electronics/Electrical Appliances Industries Advisory Committee.  He was an Excom member of Pearl River Delta Council, Federation of Hong Kong Industries.  He served on the Board of the HK Electrical Appliance Industries Association for quite a few years.  He is a founding member of HK Professionals and Senior Executives Association.

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Sebastian is currently the Chairman of The Man Clan Association (worldwide).  From 1999 to 2017, Sebastian was on the Board of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference Shenzhen-Baoan Committee and is also the Vice Chairman of the Return of Chinese Fellowship Association, Shenzhen-Baoan for many years.  He is also a Councilor of Hunan Youth Exchange Promotion Association Ltd.

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Sebastian holds a BS and MS in Mechanical Engineering at MIT and his MBA at Harvard Business School.  He is married to Christina and has two children, Brandon and Alastair. 

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Shi Hui currently holds the position of Executive Director at Ping An Securities. Following her graduation from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School and subsequent return to China, she has specialized in investment banking, with extensive experience in corporate IPOs, listed company refinancing, and mergers and acquisitions. Her expertise also encompasses investment activities, particularly in corporate financing and market value management.

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Summer Wang is the founder of OPM, she oversees operations and strategic development, focusing on innovation and market expansion. Her main responsibilities include setting development plans, managing daily operations, monitoring industry trends, and building efficient systems. OPM emphasizes product R&D, marketing, and brand building to deliver top-quality e-cigarette products and services. With deep industry insight and strong entrepreneurial skills, Wang leads her team to drive the company's success in a highly competitive market.

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Thomas Leung is the Markets Leader of PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong. Thomas leads all market-facing activities, initiatives and strategy for the firm, including industry and priority accounts programmes, as well as market-centric priorities. He is also a member of the Management Board of PwC in Mainland China and Hong Kong.

With a professional career spanning over three decades, Thomas has experienced China’s economic progression, while developing a keen appreciation for the local business environment and capital markets. During the 20 years when he was based in Beijing, Thomas led various IPO and business restructuring engagements for a number of state-owned and private enterprises.

Overseeing the Government Programs for PwC in Mainland China and Hong Kong, Thomas sets the firm’s national strategy and works closely with regional and municipal governments on government projects, such as the development of market entry strategies and investment schemes.  

Thomas leads PwC’s Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) taskforce, which helps enterprises solve important problems and grasp new opportunities while contributing towards the overall development of the GBA. He also drives various key client projects as the Markets Leader for Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.  He is a practising member of the Chinese Institute of Certified Public Accountants (CICPA), a Certified Public Accountant (practising) in Hong Kong (HKICPA), a Chartered Professional Accountant in Canada (CPA, CA), a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

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Venetia Lee is AlipayHK CEO and General Manager of Ant Group Greater China International Business

Venetia has taken on the role of General Manager of Ant Group Greater China International Business which primarily entails AlipayHK, Alipay's cross border payment business in Greater China and Ant Bank (Hong Kong).

Venetia joined Ant Group in 2017 as the General Manager of Alipay Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and was responsible for Alipay's cross-border business in the region, as well as the Alipay(Macao) e-wallet business; later, she also oversee cross-border payment business development in the Middle East and Russia. In 2021, she took over as leader of AlipayHK, where she is in charge of local business development and all operations.

Before joining Ant Group, Venetia has abundant experience in technology and financial sectors. She led team with Apple Pay to launch its e-payment services in Singapore and Hong Kong in 2016. She held key positions in numerous multi-national companies such as PayPal, Ebay and DBS beforehand. Venetia holds a master degree in computer science at Stanford University, and a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and computer science at University of California, Berkeley.

Victor Ho is a Technology Sector Lead of A&O Shearman. He has extensive experience of working on Asian and PRC-related transactions, having lived and worked in the region since 1991.Victor’s practice is characterized by its depth and breadth of experience and involves representing multinational clients with their China-related matters, and Chinese clients investing globally. As a strategic adviser to his key clients, his corporate and M&A practice involves advising on a wide range of cross-border transactions, as well as sensitive, significant regulatory and compliance issues. Victor has spearheaded the build-out of the firm’s multidisciplinary China platform, including actively leading the development of the group’s antitrust, data, IP, regulatory and compliance offerings. Increasingly, this has involved advising clients on the development of their China-related strategies, in which M&A, antitrust, data, digitalisation, partnerships and IP play key and integrated roles. Victor speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

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Mr. Victor Tin Sio Un has been an Executive Director since July 2022. 

Mr. Tin joined the Company in 2002 and has been the Group Associate Director (Sales) of the Company since 2019. He is also a director of a number of subsidiaries and associates of the Company. Mr. Tin possesses over 30 years of experience in property sales and leasing management. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from the University of Hawaii and a Master Degree in Business Administration from the California State University. Mr. Tin is a member of the Legal Sub Committee of The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong, the Chairman of the Vocational Training Council Real Estate Services Training Board, and the Vice-Chairman (Business Prospect) of Business Prospect and Legislative Issues Committee of the Employers’ Federation of Hong Kong.

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Mr. Wong is the Chief Commercial & Applied AI Officer at Humansa, where he leads revenue growth, strategic partnerships, and AI-driven innovation to transform health and wellness experiences. At Humansa, he is redefining holistic healthcare by integrating applied AI to enhance client outcomes and operational efficiency. With over 25 years of leadership across business development, technology, consulting, and operations, he blends commercial strategy with deep technical insight. Prior to Humansa, Mr. Wong was Head of Strategic Accounts at Google and held senior executive roles at Oracle and OneAsia, driving growth across Asia’s digital and enterprise landscapes.

Wang Shuangqi is the founder and chairman of Xiamen Media Commander Culture Technology Co., Ltd., Chairman of Fujian Manyu Animation Technology Co., Ltd., Outstanding Contemporary Chinese Advertiser, Chief Producer of "Great Nation Good Products" Super IP, President of Quanzhou Zhangzhou Chamber of Commerce, Chairman of Maritime Silk Road New Media Alliance, Vice Chairman of Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business EMBA & Cheung Kong Digital Economy Association, Instructor of CKGSB EMBA Business for Good Practice Course, Member of Quanzhou Municipal CPPCC, Member of Zhangzhou Municipal CPPCC, Member of Jinjiang Municipal CPPCC, Standing Committee Member of Zhao'an County CPPCC.

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Mr. Yangbin Wang is a pioneer in developing innovative technologies for digital content protection and transaction that increase revenue for content owners. In 2005, he founded Vobile, now a global leading Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) provider in content protection and the transaction of digital assets. Under Mr. Wang’s leadership, Vobile has achieved tremendous growth over the years — going from a Silicon Valley startup to a global public company with a successful IPO in 2018. He remains the company’s chairman and CEO.

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Vobile develops Software as a Service based on its VDNA digital fingerprinting and watermarking core technologies, widely deployed by rightsholders such as movie studios, television networks, and streaming platforms for content protection and monetization. In recognition of Vobile's innovation excellence in developing video identification technology to protect content value and copyright, he received a distinguished Emmy award at the 69th annual Technology and Engineering Emmy Awards. Vobile was also named a Deloitte Technology Fast Leader in 2021 for its significant business growth and technology innovation.

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Mr. Wang earned an MSEE degree from the University of Florida (UF) in 1993 and a Bachelor’s degree in engineering from Zhejiang University in 1991. He serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board for the Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering at UF and is an elected director of the UF Foundation National Board. He was inducted into the ECE Hall of Fame at UF. He also received the great honor of Distinguished Alumnus from the University of Florida.

Wesley Ng is the CEO and co-founder of CASETiFY, a global lifestyle brand known for its innovative tech accessories and travel products. Founded in 2011 as the first platform to turn Instagram photos into phone cases, Wesley has transformed this pioneering concept into the world's largest customization platform for tech accessories. With dual headquarters in Hong Kong and Los Angeles, CASETiFY operates across 50+ retail locations worldwide. Under his leadership, CASETiFY has become synonymous with self-expression and special edition accessories, serving as a creative incubator for leading artists, brands, and cultural icons while delivering premium quality products to millions of customers globally.

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William Chow is Deputy Group CEO at Raffles Family Office (RFO), a pan-Asian financial advisory firm focused on addressing the wealth growth and preservation needs of ultra-high net worth individuals.

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Chow is based at RFO’s headquarters in Hong Kong and tasked with ensuring the multi-family office continues capitalising on rising demand for independent wealth management services in Asia and beyond. He was also appointed to RFO’s Board of Management and Investment Committee, to which his wide-ranging experience will be key to informing the company’s future development and service expansion plans.

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Chow joins Raffles Family Office from China Life Franklin Asset Management, where he was Deputy CEO and helped oversee the company’s US$35 billion in assets under management. He also chaired its Risk Management Committee and was a member of its Investment Committee and Board of Management.

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Prior to this, Chow was a Group Managing Director at Value Partners Group, one of Asia’s largest asset managers and the first to be listed on the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Whist there, he headed the firm’s ETF and Quantitative Investment businesses. He was also a member of its Executive Committee.

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Chow additionally brings an extensive portfolio management background with him comprised of senior roles at UBS, BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors, where he oversaw the Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (SEHK: 2800) among others.

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Chow holds a Master’s degree in Science in Operational Research from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Hons) in Civil Engineering from University College London in the UK.

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Winnie Leung is the Founder of WYNI Technology Limited, driving innovation in AI and data analytics solutions in various industries and AI solutions for online learning platform. With a strong background in entrepreneurship and AI solutions, she is passionate about leveraging technology to solve real-world challenges. Winnie has more than 10 years of experience in digital transformation from large corporates to start up, and a university student mentor for The University of Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. An advocate for Ed Tech with AI to identify the talents, she combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership.

Ms. Yvonne Leung has been appointed as the Chief Executive of Ant Bank (Hong Kong) Limited since 2021. Ms. Leung joined the Bank in November 2019 and served successively as the Head of Personal Banking, the Chief Operating Officer and Alternate Chief Executive of the Bank. She played a crucial role in leading the team to successfully implement various important initiatives, including devising the bank’s business development strategy, designing the blueprint for developing new product lines, and defining key commercial objectives and action plans. Currently, she is also the Executive Director of Alipay Investment.

Yvonne is a highly experienced banker with over 20 years of industry expertise. Prior to joining the Bank, she held various positions in Hang Seng Bank Limited for over 17 years, allowing her to develop a deep understanding of local consumer behavior and market trends. Yvonne holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Leicester and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia.