The much-anticipated Global Leader Series talk delivered by Mr. Antony Leung Kam-chung, former Financial Secretary of HKSAR Government and current Group Chief Executive of Nan Fung Group, proved highly successful on 15 May as all 300 seats were filled at the ballroom of the InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong.

The event was hosted by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor of CUHK, Prof. Michael Hui, and the Dean of CUHK Business School, Prof. Vernon Hsu. Distinguished guests, alumni and students of the Business School enjoyed a relaxed and inspiring evening, interacting with one another in a reception before Mr. Leung shared his insights in a talk titled ‘Thoughts on Hong Kong’s Future Economy and Job Market’. Mr. Leung expressed his views on economic as well as social and political issues, explaining how Hong Kong should leverage its prominent position arising from China’s booming economy. He also offered tips to the young on how to equip themselves amidst globalisation and technological advancement. The audience responded with thunderous applause.

Mr. Leung stated, “I am honoured to have the opportunity to share my thoughts with distinguished leaders from a wide variety of backgrounds, many of whom are alumni of the Business School. It was an enjoyable evening with cherished memories.”

The event attracted an international mix of influential business, academic and diplomatic leaders, including Mr. Alan Chow, Executive Director of the D. H. Chen Foundation; Mr. Alex Lui, Executive Director of K. Wah International Holdings Limited; Ms. Alice Ip, Executive Director of Sino Group; Ms. Anita Fung, CEO, Hong Kong of HSBC; Mr. Andrew Kam, Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland; Mr. Te Chi Wang, Principal Assistant Secretary of the Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau; Mr. David O’Rear, Chief Economist of Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce; Mr. Wilson Shao, Managing Director of Ngong Ping 360 Limited; and Hong Kong-based diplomats from the Consulates General of Australia, Finland, Russia and the U.S. Prominent business school alumni included Mr. FC Lo, Chairman of FC Packaging Holding Limited; Mr. Bankee Kwan, Chairman of CASH Financial Services Group Limited; Ms. Norris Lam, Managing Partner and President of Forbes Private Capital Group Asia; Dr. Peter So, Managing Director of CCB International; Mr. Chan King Cheung, Chief Editor and Director of Hong Kong Economic Journal Company Limited; Mr. Daniel Chong, CEO of Yata Limited; and Mr. Ivan Wong, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Sales, Greater China of HSBC.

Now in its third year, the Global Leader Series organised by the Alumni and Corporate Affairs Office invites influential scholars and experts to exchange ideas on social, economic and other topics of public interest. Dean Prof. Vernon Hsu remarked, “It was a profound privilege to have Mr. Antony Leung speak at our Global Leader Series. I am certain everyone admires the wisdom and charisma of this influential business leader. We look forward to the continued support of our fellow alumni and friends to this inspiring event series.”