Simon S.M. Ho President at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
https://www.hsu.edu.... Prof. Simon Shun-Man HO is the President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK). He is a certified public accountant in the UK, Australia and Canada. He is currently Chai...
Read Bio Simon S.M. Ho Prof. Simon Shun-Man HO is the President of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK). He is a certified public accountant in the UK, Australia and Canada. He is currently Chairman of the Hong Kong Corporate Governance Forum, Advisor of the One Hong Kong Foundation, Board Member of the Monte Jade Technology Association and the Hong Kong-ASEAN Economic Co-operation Foundation, Editor of the Asian Journal of Business Ethics and Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Business Ethics. Previously, he was Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) of the University of Macau, Dean of the School of Business and Director of the Centre for Corporate Governance & Financial Policy (CCGFP) at the Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU), and Director of the School of Accountancy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. At HKBU, he was the first business dean in Asia signing up for the UN’s Principles for Responsible Management (PRME) in 2007. Funded by a private donation, he established the Institute of Youth Sustainability Leadership at HSUHK in 2017, the first of its kind in the region advocating the UN’s 17 SDGs. Following the ideals of “bamboo environment nurturing talents”, HSUHK became the first higher education institution in Hong Kong in 2015 receiving the Hong Kong Green Building Council’s highest BEAM+ platinum certification in 2014. Professor Ho’s works on business sustainability, leadership ethics and stakeholder-based governance model have received wide attention and international awards. He was the first Chinese awarded the Faculty Pioneer Award (described as Oscar of the business school world by the Financial Times) by the Aspen Institute, USA in 2008. He was elected as one of the 100 Most Influential People in Business Ethics 2008 by Ethisphere, one of the world's most recognized bodies in business ethics and anti-corruption. In 2013, in recognition of his distinguished contribution to the CSR of Chinese family businesses, he was granted the Chinese Family Business Research Pioneer Award by the China Private Enterprise Economic Research Association, China. He was awarded three times the sectional “Best Paper Award” at the American Accounting Association Annual Meetings.
Ricky Chu Man-Kin, IDS Chairperson at Equal Opportunities Commission
Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin took the helm as Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) on 11 April 2019, leading and steering the operation of the Commission to enforce the anti-discr...
Read Bio Ricky Chu Man-Kin, IDS Mr Ricky CHU Man-kin took the helm as Chairperson of the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) on 11 April 2019, leading and steering the operation of the Commission to enforce the anti-discrimination ordinances and promote the value of equal opportunities in Hong Kong. Mr Chu joined the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in 1978 as an investigator, and rose through the ranks to become the Assistant Director of Operations and Acting Director of Corruption Prevention. In 2010, he left the ICAC to join the Independent Police Complaints Council (IPCC) as its Secretary-General, leading the Secretariat to assist Council members in monitoring and reviewing the handling and investigation of complaints against the Police. Mr Chu re-joined the ICAC in 2016 as the Director of Investigation and retired from the Commission in 2019, when he was awarded the Hong Kong ICAC Medal for Distinguished Service (IDS) in 2019. Mr Chu graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor Degree in Social Science. He also holds a UK law degree.
Grace Hui Managing Director, Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
Grace Hui is the Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with responsibility for the development of HKEX’s green and sustainable financ...
Read Bio Grace Hui Grace Hui is the Head of Green and Sustainable Finance at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) with responsibility for the development of HKEX’s green and sustainable finance programme. From 2013 to April 2020, Ms. Hui was the Chief Operating Officer of HKEX’s Listing Division responsible for structured products & fixed income, primary market information, listing policies, listing enforcement and accounting affairs. Prior to joining HKEX, Ms. Hui was with UBS in various roles including Chief of Staff and Global Chief Operating Officer of UBS Legal & Compliance Department. Ms. Hui is an Honorary Adviser and a member of the Inspection Committee of the Financial Reporting Council; a member of both the Regulatory Oversight Board and the Sustainability Committee of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants; and co-chairs the Market Development Work Stream of the Green and Sustainable Finance Cross-Agencies Steering Group established by Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Securities and Futures Commission.
Jonathan Ho Kai-Ming, JP Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare at Labour and Welfare Bureau
Mr Jonathan Ho Kai Ming took the position as Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare at Labour and Welfare Bureau on 1 June 2020, assisting in drawing up the livelihood policies in labour and...
Read Bio Jonathan Ho Kai-Ming, JP Mr Jonathan Ho Kai Ming took the position as Under Secretary for Labour and Welfare at Labour and Welfare Bureau on 1 June 2020, assisting in drawing up the livelihood policies in labour and welfare sectors in Hong Kong. Mr Ho is also former Legislative Council Member in labour sector (2016-2020) and District Council Member in Kwun Tong (2012-2019). Mr Ho graduated from The Chinese University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor Degree in Arts. He also holds a postgraduate diploma in education.
Chuk-Fai Kwan, MH, JP Chairman at The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund Committee
Mr Chuk-Fai Kwan, MH, JP is the Chairman of The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) Committee. Mr Kwan served the CIIF Committee as a member from 2005 to 2011 and as Vice-Chairman...
Read Bio Chuk-Fai Kwan, MH, JP Mr Chuk-Fai Kwan, MH, JP is the Chairman of The Community Investment and Inclusion Fund (CIIF) Committee. Mr Kwan served the CIIF Committee as a member from 2005 to 2011 and as Vice-Chairman from 2017, before he was appointed Chairman in 2019. As the Director of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations of Hang Lung Properties Limited, Mr Kwan has rich experience in the business sector and has provided invaluable support in spearheading the development of social capital in the community through the CIIF. The CIIF was established in 2002 to promote social capital development through encouraging mutual support in the neighbourhood, community participation, and cross-sectoral partnership. The CIIF Committee is tasked to handle applications for funding under the CIIF and advise the Government on the administration of the CIIF as well as the development of social capital in Hong Kong.
Sammie Leung Leader of Climate and Sustainability practice in PwC at PricewaterhouseCoopers
https://www.pwchk.co... Ms Sammie Leung is the Leader of ESG and Climate Change practice in PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong. With a team of 100+ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) professionals, the nation...
Read Bio Sammie Leung Ms Sammie Leung is the Leader of ESG and Climate Change practice in PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong. With a team of 100+ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) professionals, the nationwide practice offers four key services: ESG Reporting, Green Finance, Climate and Strategy & Transformation. For corporates, Sammie’s team serve 80+ companies in ESG disclosure advisory work, including reporting in accordance with major reporting frameworks such as Global Reporting Initiatives (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) and Hong Kong Stock Exchange ESG guidelines . Sammie also helps corporate clients start or enhance compliance with recommendations of Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) by advising on identification of climate-related risks, performing science-based scenario analysis, measuring and disclosing corresponding financial impacts. She also assists clients in science-based target setting, decarbonisation strategy design and implementation as well as United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) adoption. For asset managers and owners, Sammie led the SFC survey on integrating Environmental, Social and Governance Factors and Climate Risks in Asset Management in 2019. Her project experience also covers ESG integration framework design, ESG strategy, climate-related risk integration and assessment for different types of investment houses. Sammie serves multiple roles in professional associations on ESG related matters, including the Hong Kong Green Finance Association (HKGFA) and the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA). She has been serving as a member of the External Audit Committee of a tertiary education entity in Hong Kong for over seven years. Sammie is a member of the Academy of Finance (AoF), the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Accountants (HKICPA) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).
Kit-Fong Law Manager - Group Sustainability at CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
Kit leads the work of sustainability analytics, performance and reporting in CLP, which is one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific. She is spearheading the Company...
Read Bio Kit-Fong Law Kit leads the work of sustainability analytics, performance and reporting in CLP, which is one of the largest investor-owned power businesses in Asia Pacific. She is spearheading the Company’s sustainability strategy and embeds it across the Group’s business in Hong Kong and overseas. She uses scenario analysis to assess and enhance the climate strategy resilience and embed sustainability into risk management. She is leading CLP’s ESG communications through the annual sustainability report, investor indices and related engagement. Kit is a delegate in the WBCSD Leadership Programme 2018. She holds BSc in Biochemistry and MPhil degrees from the University of Hong Kong, and was a Chevening scholar at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she received an MSc degree in Development Studies.
Ryan Wong, SBS, IDS Former Deputy Commissioner & Head of Operations at ICAC
Mr. Wong joined the Operations Department, ICAC in June 1977 as an Investigating Officer following his graduation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He was appointed Director ...
Read Bio Ryan Wong, SBS, IDS Mr. Wong joined the Operations Department, ICAC in June 1977 as an Investigating Officer following his graduation from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He was appointed Director of Investigation (Government Sector) in February 2006 responsible for the direction and supervision of corruption investigation concerning the public sector as well as strategic development of intelligence and support including informant handling, undercover operations and witness protection related matters. He also represented the ICAC on the Interpol Expert Group on Corruption. In July 2012, he was appointed Deputy Commissioner and Head of Operations in charge of the Operations Department, where he has served for more than 38 years before he went on retirement in July 2015. Mr. Wong has a Bachelor of Science Degree of CUHK and a Bachelor of Law Degree of the University of London. In 2000, Mr. Wong was awarded an ICAC Distinguished Service Medal and in 2016 a Silver Bauhinia Star Medal by the Chief Executive, HKSAR.
Jonathan Lai Chairman at China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
https://www.culturee... Mr. Jonathan Lai is the Chairman of the China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association and the EDUC Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University. He has been a school head of two second...
Read Bio Jonathan Lai Mr. Jonathan Lai is the Chairman of the China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association and the EDUC Advisory Committee of Hong Kong Baptist University. He has been a school head of two secondary schools in Hong Kong after leaving the HK-SAR Education Bureau before the turn of the century. He is now the principal of his alma mater, Lee Kau Yan Memorial School. Mr. Lai has immense interest in studying the governance of public organizations and exploring ways to get these public corporations such as schools connected with the community and the global environment. He holds a Master Degree in public administration conferred by the University of Hong Kong and one in Language Studies awarded by the Hong Kong Baptist University on top of his B.A. (Hons.) in Chinese and English granted by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Martin T.F. Tam Founder & CEO of Able Mart Limited
http://www.aap.org.h... Martin T.F. Tam, a practising architect, with a strong architectonic bias, of over 50 years experience, specialises in project development administration & construction management, of al...
Read Bio Martin T.F. Tam Martin T.F. Tam, a practising architect, with a strong architectonic bias, of over 50 years experience, specialises in project development administration & construction management, of almost all building types, and combinations thereof, to satisfaction of end-users as well as all concerned. He is a current Chairman of FHKI BIC and INBAR Task Force Expert Member on Bamboo Construction. Extensive social services include contributions towards advancements in professional, educational, environmental, community, and industrial, sectors of society. Personal interests, and social conscience, have induced keen attention towards zero-carbon and sustainable development concerns via 17 SDG’s of UNESCO, for Mother Earth, in the face of Father Time, in particular the Movement towards the Digital-Bamboo Age, for Greater Humanity.
Eric Chak District Governor at Rotary International District 3450
https://rotary3450.o... District Governor Eric graduated from Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1995. He joined Tuen Mun Hospital as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2007 and established his own Specialists Clinic in 200...
Read Bio Eric Chak District Governor Eric graduated from Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1995. He joined Tuen Mun Hospital as an Orthopaedic Surgeon in 2007 and established his own Specialists Clinic in 2009. DG Eric joined Rotary Club of Peninsula in 2010. Since joining Rotary, his passion and spirit is one to be admired, served as Club President for two terms, District Strategic Planning Committee Chair, District Secretary, Rotaract Support Fund Chair, Assistant Governor and Chairman of the 4th Rotary Hong Kong Ultramarathon. He also led a team to Mongolia, with a mission to train local doctors in orthopaedic operations. One of the most impressive programs he led was the "Dream come true" project, which was a joint effort across multi Rotary Districts. Connecting Rotarians to reach out to the young disabled and underprivileged to help them achieve their ambitions.
Donna Buckland Strategy and Development Chair at UNESCO Glocal Peace Centre
http://peacecentre.u... Donna Buckland believes in investing forward in the community. She serves as the Strategy and Development Chair at the UNESCO Global Peace Centre, Vice Chair for the Youth Committee for Rota...
Read Bio Donna Buckland Donna Buckland believes in investing forward in the community. She serves as the Strategy and Development Chair at the UNESCO Global Peace Centre, Vice Chair for the Youth Committee for Rotary International District 3450, and is a Past President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong. Donna is a recipient of the inspirational president award and a Paul Harris Fellow awarded in New Zealand for her contribution to education for youth in the South Pacific. Professionally, Donna works as a Finance Director at Prudential Corporation Asia where she leads guidance and governance of finance operation projects in the Asia region. A Chartered Accountant in New Zealand and Australia, she received further executive education in the Manchester Global MBA programme and Oxford Saïd Business School.
Kwok-Ho Leung Principal at CUHK F.A.A Thomas Cheung Secondary School
Mr Kwok Ho Leung is the principal of the CUHK FAA Thomas Cheung Secondary School.Mr Leung is an advocate of lifelong learning because not only is it a way to find innovative solutions to edu...
Read Bio Kwok-Ho Leung Mr Kwok Ho Leung is the principal of the CUHK FAA Thomas Cheung Secondary School. Mr Leung is an advocate of lifelong learning because not only is it a way to find innovative solutions to educational problems, it is also a way to equip oneself for shouldering more responsibilities. Having obtained a Master of Science in Applied Mathematics from the City University of Hong Kong and a Bachelor of Science from Chinese University of Hong Kong. In order to further his knowledge in school management, he also obtained a Master of Education in School Leadership and Management from Hong Kong Baptist University.
Chi Kit Chan Associate Professor at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
Dr. Chi-kit Chan is Associate Professor at the School of Communication, the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. He is also the Director of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL)...
Read Bio Chi Kit Chan Dr. Chi-kit Chan is Associate Professor at the School of Communication, the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. He is also the Director of Institute for Youth Sustainability Leadership (IYSL), which is established by the University and aims to promote the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among key stakeholders in Hong Kong, especially the youngsters. IYSL's activities connect the University and various communities, which are recognized by the Social Capital Builder Awards from the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund under the Labour and Welfare Bureau of Hong Kong government in 2020. Dr. Chan's research interests cover journalism, mass communications, and cultural identities. He publishes articles in various international academic journals. He also writes columns and makes commentaries for the media from time to time.
Man Lai Tang Associate Dean of the School of Decision Sciences at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong
https://sdsc.hsu.edu... Professor Man-Lai Tang is the Chairman and Professor of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance, and the Associate Dean of the School of Decision Sciences at the Hang Seng Un...
Read Bio Man Lai Tang Professor Man-Lai Tang is the Chairman and Professor of the Department of Mathematics, Statistics and Insurance, and the Associate Dean of the School of Decision Sciences at the Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Professor Tang’s research interests include biometrical research, medical statistics and statistical methods for sensitive surveys. He is currently the Director of the Big Data Intelligence Centre which aims to (i) undertake relevant, high-quality applied research in Big Data, Artificial Intelligence and Business Analytics, (ii) address the growing demand in industry for a fuller understanding of Big Data, and (iii) disseminate Big Data related knowledge to academic, practitioners and government units in Hong Kong.
Nelson Yip MH Founder and CEO of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association
Nelson is the Founding CEO and Director of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association, Unleash Foundation, Appetizup Company Limited, and EP Venture Limited. His experiences and superior c...
Read Bio Nelson Yip MH Nelson is the Founding CEO and Director of China Hong Kong Culture Exchange Association, Unleash Foundation, Appetizup Company Limited, and EP Venture Limited. His experiences and superior capabilities have transformed and improved startups, public and private organizations. He is passionate about social empowerment, innovation, and cultural education. Apart from his involvement in NGOs and public services, he is also interested in business strategy consulting, particularly in ESG and CSR practices. Challenges are never an obstacle to Nelson. He views them as a motivation to improve further. Having contracted cerebral palsy as an infant, he was a frequent visitor at the hospital. The road was not easy but he made his way and was awarded a BSc in Statistics and Computer Science from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He also completed the Master of Arts in Quantitative Analysis in Business from the City University of Hong Kong and a Master of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Disability and rehabilitation are issues that remain close to his heart and with which he devoted a lot of his energy.
Brigitte Menye Eto Heart to Hear
Heart to Hear is a social enterprise formed as one of the winners of Community Shaper 2030, and they are keen to solve the inequalities faced by people with impaired hearing in their everyda...
Read Bio Brigitte Menye Eto Heart to Hear is a social enterprise formed as one of the winners of Community Shaper 2030, and they are keen to solve the inequalities faced by people with impaired hearing in their everyday life. Heart to Hear believes that everyone should have a value in society and should be respected and given an equal opportunity to enjoy social interaction. They aim to increase awareness, respect, inclusiveness and integration for those with impaired hearing in Hong Kong and beyond. The name “Heart To Hear" originates from the illustration that when two ears are put side to side, they form a heart. "Heart" also unison with "Hard", we hope to break the barriers of impaired hearing and bettering society’s understanding towards them by heart.
Alice Guan Founding Chairman at China Hong Kong Elite Union
Alice Guan is the Founding Chairman of China Hong Kong Elite Union, which is a supporting organisation of the Eco Expo Asia 12th, 13th, 14th – Eco Ambassador Programme.Eco Ambassador P...
Read Bio Alice Guan Alice Guan is the Founding Chairman of China Hong Kong Elite Union, which is a supporting organisation of the Eco Expo Asia 12th, 13th, 14th – Eco Ambassador Programme. Eco Ambassador Programme was held at Asia World-Expo in Hong Kong from 2017 to 2019. Organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) and Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, and co-organised by the Environment Bureau of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, the Expo serves as a gateway to the flourishing green market in Asia. With an aim to provide valuable opportunities for postgraduate students to meet with officials from the Chinese mainland and get prepared for their future career, Eco Ambassadors Programme is co-organised with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries. Student Ambassadors will facilitate VIP mainland officials’ visit to Eco Expo Asia by greeting VIP mainland officials, accompanying officials to join guided tours and help to do translation, if necessary, on the service day.
Alexandra Lo Above Challenge
Above Challenge is a series of activities we create to connect different people in Hong Kong to raise the awareness of Inclusion, Innovation and Sportsmanship in a fun way to overcome challe...
Read Bio Alexandra Lo Above Challenge is a series of activities we create to connect different people in Hong Kong to raise the awareness of Inclusion, Innovation and Sportsmanship in a fun way to overcome challenges. This program will improve empathy, cultural confidence and critical thinking throughout varied activities including E-sport, adventures, observation and experiential games. The program is also aiming to promote positive messages in Social Inclusion and Self-development for better society and community in Hong Kong.
Tiffany Qiao UPOWER Company Ltd.
UPOWER Limited is a Social Enterprise that aims to advocate for the rights of the disabled and to build a diverse and inclusive society. We will empower people with challenges on work inclus...
Read Bio Tiffany Qiao UPOWER Limited is a Social Enterprise that aims to advocate for the rights of the disabled and to build a diverse and inclusive society. We will empower people with challenges on work inclusion, and discover new employment opportunities for both the disabled and their employers. UPOWER Limited can be found on SE Directory of Hong Kong Council of Social Services and General Chamber of Social Enterprises Hong Kong. Here is the URL for your reference:
Lianna Yuen Heart to Hear
Heart to Hear, a recently founded youth-led project in August 2020. We passionately believe that everyone is entitled to an equal opportunity to enjoy social life regardless of any disabilit...
Read Bio Lianna Yuen Heart to Hear, a recently founded youth-led project in August 2020. We passionately believe that everyone is entitled to an equal opportunity to enjoy social life regardless of any disabilities they are experiencing. A healthy social life enhances one's well-being and happiness, and this should not be deprived. Through social media and upcoming fundraising events, we aim to raise public awareness and encourage inclusion and empathy to these minorities in society. This project initially focuses on those who are experiencing impaired hearing or total hearing loss. Nonetheless, we are diversifying our message and objectives to those with any disabilities, both mentally and physically. We are launching our very first fundraising t-shirt sale in February. Please follow us on Instagram @hearttohearhongkong and check out our charitable fashion brand @able.hk that will be launching soon!