Panel of Judges

Prof. Simon Shun-Man HO is the President of Hang Seng Management College in Hong Kong since 2014. He is a certified public accountant in the UK, Australia and Canada.

He is Chairman of the Hong Kong Corporate Governance Forum, Editor of the Asian Journal of Business Ethics, Board Member of Monte Jade Science and Technology Association, Board Member of the Hong Kong-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Foundation.

Previously, he was Vice Rector (Academic Affairs) of the University of Macau, Dean of the School of Business at the Hong Kong Baptist University, and Director of the School of Accountancy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

His works on corporate governance, family business, business ethics and CSR 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. Further, 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.

As a committed advocate for liberal arts education, he writes and talks widely sharing his commitments to nurturing satisfying, soulful and socially responsible graduates.

Max is currently the Managing Director of Swire Foods and Taikoo Sugar, act as Chief Executive role in responsible for food interests in Swire Group

Prior to join Taikoo Sugar, he was worked in different FMCG companies, ie Lee Kum Kee, Van Houten and British American Tobacco.

Profession

• Managing Director - Swire Foods Holdings Ltd
• Managing Director - Taikoo Sugar Ltd
• Chairman & General Manager - Swire MP Foods / STS Sugar (joint ventures under Swire Foods Group)
• Director - Chongqing New Qinyuan Bakery (Subsidiary of Swire Foods Group)
• Member - Business Advisory Board - HKU SPACE
• Member - Departmental Advisory Committee, Department of Marketing, City University of Hong Kong
• Chairman - The Chartered Institute of Marketing Hong Kong
• Member - Hong Kong Regional Board - Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
• Ex-Honorary Secretary / Ex-Member - Executive Council - Hong Kong Institute of Marketing

Educational qualification

• Advanced Management Program - INSEAD, France
• Master of Arts, Major in Marketing Management - Macquarie University, Australia
• Master of Arts in E-Business - City University of Hong Kong
• Master of Business Administration - Asian International Open University, Macau
• Fellow member - The Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK
• Member - Hong Kong Institute of Marketing

Working experience

• Over 30 years in sales & marketing experience in FMCG industry

Mr. K.T. Lai currently is the Senior Programme Director of the College of Social Science, The University of Hong Kong, School of Professional & Continuous Studies. He also holds the position of the Honorary Director (Human Resources) of A-World Consulting, Limited — a local consultancy firm specialized in public relations and engagement. In his over forty years’ career as an human resources professional, Mr. Lai has gained extensive practical experience in human resource management particularly in the areas of reward management, performance management, employee engagement, executive development and succession planning.

Mr. Lai is a Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Directors and a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management. He was the President of the Institute during June 2005 and June 2008. He is also a member of the Remuneration Committee of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, the Elderly Commission and Specialist of the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic Vocational Qualifications. He lectures regularly at various education institutes on human resource management related programs, and also gives speeches as a guest speaker for local universities and professional bodies

Mr. Lai actively serves the community. He is currently member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Red Cross, Society of Rehabilitation and Crime Prevention, member of the Human Resources Committee of Hong Kong Red Cross, New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association, Hong Kong Ballet, Hong Kong Breast Cancer Foundation, member of the Steering Committee of Hong Kong Council of Social Service Institute and Honorary Human Resources Advisor of Hong Kong Girl Guides Association.

Mr. Lai holds a MBA degree from the Open University of Macao.

Angela Lee, Director of A.L Consulting, focusing on transforming individuals, teams and organizations with a holistic approach through the journey from self-awareness to development of next generation leaders delivered in an authentic, stimulating, energetic and impactful style. Her mission is to create a sustainable future within any organizations through coaching facilitation, leadership development and HR consultancy.

Angela has over 25 years’ career spanning a variety of senior HR leadership roles in private, public and NGO sector across industries like luxury retail, IT/telecom, hospitality, publishing & media etc.

Throughout this time she has developed strong business acumen and a proven ability as a strategic partner to various businesses covering local, regional and international perspectives. She has successfully led organization-wide projects in culture transformation, change management and organizational development.