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, and 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 stakeholder theory 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.

Ms So hosts Bachelor of Arts, Master Degree of New Media and Strategic Perspectives in Non-profit Management Course in Harvard Business School.

Ms So joined the Hong Kong Red Cross in 1990, and was the Head of International& Relief Service Department, Head of Communications & Resource Development Department, Deputy Secretary General, and promoted to Secretary General in 2015.

Ms So has participated in a wide range of disaster relief and reconstruction projects all over the world. She is a member of the Field Assessment and Coordination Team of the International Federation of Red Cross & Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), and the founding member of the IFRC Asia Pacific Fundraisers’ Network.

In 2006, Ms So was awarded The Ten Outstanding Young Persons of Hong Kong. In 2012, she established the Face-to-Face Monthly Giving Alliance in Hong Kong as founding Chairperson.

Currently, Ms So is the member of the Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service and the Vice Chairman of its Steering Committee on Work in Mainland China. She is the Consultant of the Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women, Fundraising Consultant of the InspiringHK Sports Foundation, and member of the Programme Advisory Panel of the Radio Television Hong Kong.

Dr William Chen has more than 20 years’ financial and business management experience with local and global high-growth companies in the Greater China and Asia Pacific region. Since joining Hui Lau Shan in 2011, Dr Chen has worked as CFO and been at the helm of company’s growth and expansion into markets in China, Malaysia, South Korea, Vietnam, France and North America and is currently HK General Manager of the company.

Dr. Chen earned his doctorate degree in Business Administration from Curtin University, Australia. He is a Chartered Global Management Accountant, Fellow Chartered Management Accountant in UK, a Fellow Certified Public Accountant, a Certified Tax Adviser and a Certified Management Consultant in Hong Kong, a Fellow Certified Practising Accountant and a Certified Management Accountant in Australia.

Further to his contribution to food & beverage sector, Dr Chen shows commitment to education and accountancy & finance professional development. He is North Asia Board member and Chairman of HK Branch of Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. Dr. Chen currently sits on the Griffith University’s Business School Strategic Advisory Board as an international member and is also an Adjunct Professor of the Business School. He has served a specialist and financial expert of HKCAAVQ.

Dr Chen won the Griffith Business School’s International Outstanding Alumnus Award and CGMA China Most Valued CFO of the Year 2016 Highly Recommended Award.

Angela has over 25 years' experience as a senior HR professional in both the private & public sector. 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.

Angela is an exceptional communicator with high empathy and adaptability. She positively impacts others at all levels.

Business & Professional Experiences

Angela is a seasoned, innovative and energetic Executive Coach and HR professional with experience across the Asia Pacific in a diverse range of industries (luxury retail – LVMH, Lane Crawford, Coach; telecom – Sprint; financial news and publishing – Dow Jones; NGO – ORBIS the flying eye hospital; hospitality – Eaton Hotel Group etc.)

Angela currently is the Founder & Director of A.L Consulting. Her mission is to create a sustainable future in the areas of people and leadership development where A.L stands for 2 focused areas (Authenticity & Leadership). In her last role as Head of Human Resources for the Hong Kong Trade Development council (HKTDC) where she managed the HR function for 40 offices across 27 countries. Prior to that, she was appointed by the New York based luxury brand 'Coach' as Director, Human Resources for China. She was heavily involved in the brand's acquisition from its distributor and expansion into the Chinese market. She played an integral role in talent acquisition, helped to grow the team from 10 staff to over 100 in less than two years, as well as opening a number of retail shops spanning across Hong Kong, Macau and China. Her longest tenure was with the telecommunications company 'Sprint' where she managed the Asia Pacific operations, based in Hong Kong. Angela's most memorable role was with the NGO 'ORBIS', whose mission is to restore sight and she recruited HK's first volunteer ophthalmologist.

Angela has also successfully led projects in culture transformation, new leaders' assimilation and company re-organization. She brings to her cleints, whether through coaching, facilitation, mentoring or consulting, the personal attributes of integrity, respect, perseverance and commitment. Her strong aspiration to achieve sustainable change through employee engagement, talent management, diversity and leadership development.

Angela's belief in branding and leveraging HR skills to help in human resource management has given her the passion to drive new initiatives and adapt to new environment no matter where she goes. Her strong desires for continuous learning and pursuit for excellence yet being culturally sensitive nature have enabled her to be an exceptional professional who is able to focus on sustainable results whilst being authentic and empathetic. She has led various workshops facilitating at all levels and gained solid foundations in development of her unique 3-tier management program enabling others to build success through the journey of creating a sustainable future!