CONFERENCE CHAIRPERSON
CO-SPEAKER, REGULATORY SESSION
Wendy Wen Yee YUNG
Corporate Governance advocate and founder of Practising GovernanceWendy Wen Yee YUNG is an advocate for good corporate governance in Hong Kong and founded "Practising Governance" for this cause.
Wendy is also an independent non-executive director of Vitasoy International Limited (listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), and a co-opted member of the Hospital Governing Committee of Queen Mary Hospital/Tsan Yuk Hospital. In addition, she is a member of the Listing Review Committee of HKEX.
Prior to founding “Practising Governance”, Wendy was Executive Director and Company Secretary of Hysan Development. Over the years, she had served as a member of the Listing Committee of HKEX, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, and (representing HKICPA) the Professional Accountants in Business Committee of the International Federation of Accountants.
First trained as a solicitor, Wendy also qualified as a certified public accountant and a governance practitioner in Hong Kong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Law from Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Wendy is also an independent non-executive director of Vitasoy International Limited (listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), and a co-opted member of the Hospital Governing Committee of Queen Mary Hospital/Tsan Yuk Hospital. In addition, she is a member of the Listing Review Committee of HKEX.
Prior to founding “Practising Governance”, Wendy was Executive Director and Company Secretary of Hysan Development. Over the years, she had served as a member of the Listing Committee of HKEX, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, and (representing HKICPA) the Professional Accountants in Business Committee of the International Federation of Accountants.
First trained as a solicitor, Wendy also qualified as a certified public accountant and a governance practitioner in Hong Kong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Law from Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Mapping the new business landscape
Dr Yifan Hu
Chief Investment Officer
Greater China &
Head Macroeconomics APAC
UBS Global Wealth Management
Dr Yifan Hu
Dr Yifan Hu is the Chief Investment Officer Greater China & Head Macroeconomics Asia Pacific of UBS Global Wealth Management. She is based in Hong Kong, and serves as a member of the CIO Asia and China Investment Committee. Working alongside the investment teams globally and in Asia Pacific, Yifan is helping shape CIO's macroeconomic and investment views on APAC.
Yifan has held several Chief Economist positions since 2007, most recently at Haitong International where she was tasked with leading H-share equity research. Prior to this role, Yifan worked as a Chief Economist at CITIC Securities, China Economist at France's Natixis, and China Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Her views and columns can be found in leading financial media.
Prior to that, Yifan was an Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong and published extensively in the international and Chinese academic journals. Yifan has considerable experiences in research and consulting, and served in various prestigious organizations including the World Bank and The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) in Washington D.C.
Yifan received her Ph.D in Economics from Georgetown University and B.S. in Economics from Zhejiang University.
Yifan has held several Chief Economist positions since 2007, most recently at Haitong International where she was tasked with leading H-share equity research. Prior to this role, Yifan worked as a Chief Economist at CITIC Securities, China Economist at France's Natixis, and China Strategist at Merrill Lynch. Her views and columns can be found in leading financial media.
Prior to that, Yifan was an Assistant Professor at the School of Business and Economics at the University of Hong Kong and published extensively in the international and Chinese academic journals. Yifan has considerable experiences in research and consulting, and served in various prestigious organizations including the World Bank and The Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) in Washington D.C.
Yifan received her Ph.D in Economics from Georgetown University and B.S. in Economics from Zhejiang University.
David Ko
David Ko heads up RFI Asia, a digital marketing agency with offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Singapore, India, and Hong Kong. RFI is part of the Ruder Finn family of companies.
Comprising an award-winning team of digital strategists, data analysts and content creators, RFI services include branded content creation, emerging technologies, web, social influence, crisis management, analytics, and consumer research. RFI Asia was among the first creators of chatbots for consumer brands in Asia, and produced one of the region’s first VR mini-movies in 2013. Multinational clients include Audi, Estée Lauder, HSBC, L'Oréal, Longines, Manulife, Marriott International, Orbis, Panerai, Peninsula Hotels, Porsche, Prudential, Tencent, and many more.
RFI Asia’s Insights & Analytics team also offers industry-leading solutions such as Marketing Ecosystem Audit, Influencer Mapping, Consumer Journey Mapping, and Crisis Simulation.
Prior to Ruder Finn, David was head of WE Communications Asia, managing a network across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India as well as joint ventures in South Korea and Australia.
Before WE he founded Shout Communications, a PR consultancy with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Seoul. Shout was acquired by WE in 2005. He has also held PR and marketing leadership positions with Cisco Systems, Redback Networks, Hill & Knowlton, and Edelman Worldwide.
Comprising an award-winning team of digital strategists, data analysts and content creators, RFI services include branded content creation, emerging technologies, web, social influence, crisis management, analytics, and consumer research. RFI Asia was among the first creators of chatbots for consumer brands in Asia, and produced one of the region’s first VR mini-movies in 2013. Multinational clients include Audi, Estée Lauder, HSBC, L'Oréal, Longines, Manulife, Marriott International, Orbis, Panerai, Peninsula Hotels, Porsche, Prudential, Tencent, and many more.
RFI Asia’s Insights & Analytics team also offers industry-leading solutions such as Marketing Ecosystem Audit, Influencer Mapping, Consumer Journey Mapping, and Crisis Simulation.
Prior to Ruder Finn, David was head of WE Communications Asia, managing a network across China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and India as well as joint ventures in South Korea and Australia.
Before WE he founded Shout Communications, a PR consultancy with offices in Hong Kong, Singapore, Beijing and Seoul. Shout was acquired by WE in 2005. He has also held PR and marketing leadership positions with Cisco Systems, Redback Networks, Hill & Knowlton, and Edelman Worldwide.
Catherine Yien
Catherine Yien is a Managing Director and the Head of Listing Regulation and Enforcement (LRE) of the Listing Division at Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). As head of LRE, Catherine leads the team responsible for the frontline regulation of over 2,600 listed issuers in Hong Kong, supporting issuer understanding of and compliance with the Listing Rules. Through ongoing monitoring of compliance work, the LRE team also focuses on non-compliance identification, investigation, disciplinary and enforcement and issuer/market education. Catherine joined HKEX in September 2023 from Rothschild & Co, where she has worked for nearly 28 years, most recently as Managing Director in the firm’s Global Advisory team which specialises in mergers and acquisitions and provision of financial advice. Catherine was a member of the Advisory Committee of the Securities and Futures Commission from 2019 to 2023, and she also served as a member and later Deputy Chairman of the Listing Committee of the Main Board and GEM of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited from 2015 to 2021. Catherine has a BSc in Mathematics and Management from Imperial College, University of London, UK, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Regulatory + governance update
WENDY W.Y. YUNG
Wendy Wen Yee YUNG is an advocate for good corporate governance in Hong Kong and founded "Practising Governance" for this cause.
Wendy is also an independent non-executive director of Vitasoy International Limited (listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), and a co-opted member of the Hospital Governing Committee of Queen Mary Hospital/Tsan Yuk Hospital. In addition, she is a member of the Listing Review Committee of HKEX.
Prior to founding “Practising Governance”, Wendy was Executive Director and Company Secretary of Hysan Development. Over the years, she had served as a member of the Listing Committee of HKEX, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, and (representing HKICPA) the Professional Accountants in Business Committee of the International Federation of Accountants.
First trained as a solicitor, Wendy also qualified as a certified public accountant and a governance practitioner in Hong Kong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Law from Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Wendy is also an independent non-executive director of Vitasoy International Limited (listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong (HKEX), and a co-opted member of the Hospital Governing Committee of Queen Mary Hospital/Tsan Yuk Hospital. In addition, she is a member of the Listing Review Committee of HKEX.
Prior to founding “Practising Governance”, Wendy was Executive Director and Company Secretary of Hysan Development. Over the years, she had served as a member of the Listing Committee of HKEX, the Standing Committee on Company Law Reform, and (representing HKICPA) the Professional Accountants in Business Committee of the International Federation of Accountants.
First trained as a solicitor, Wendy also qualified as a certified public accountant and a governance practitioner in Hong Kong. She graduated with First Class Honours in Law from Oxford University, United Kingdom.
Alva Lee
Alva Lee is the President of the Institute of Internal Auditors, Hong Kong Chapter, and a member of the Financial Reporting Review Panel under the Financial Reporting Council. With over 20 years of experience, she currently holds the position of Head of Governance, Risk, and Compliance Services (GRCS) at KPMG Hong Kong. Alva is well-versed in KPMG’s advisory methodologies and has considerable expertise in board advisory services, guiding organizations on their governance structures, conducting corporate governance reviews, and leading board effectiveness assessments. Her leadership extends to the development of KPMG's Board Leadership Centre, where she plays a critical role in advancing governance frameworks.
Alva is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a Certified Internal Auditor. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Alva effectively communicates across diverse client backgrounds. She regularly hosts training seminars and workshops on corporate governance, ESG, and risk management for senior management and boards throughout Hong Kong and China, providing deep insights into the expectations and needs of key stakeholders concerning good governance.
Alva is a Fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a Certified Internal Auditor. Fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin, Alva effectively communicates across diverse client backgrounds. She regularly hosts training seminars and workshops on corporate governance, ESG, and risk management for senior management and boards throughout Hong Kong and China, providing deep insights into the expectations and needs of key stakeholders concerning good governance.
ESG: backlash or breakthrough?
Fanny Lung
Fanny Lung is the Chief Financial Officer of Swire Properties Limited, where she holds overall strategic and operational responsibility for the company’s financial operations, investment strategies, risk management, corporate governance, investor relations, digital and sustainable development. In this role, Fanny plays a pivotal part in shaping the financial direction and sustainability initiatives of one of Hong Kong’s leading property developers.
Prior to joining Swire Properties, Fanny was Group Director Finance at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited. Having joined the Swire group in 1992, Fanny previously held the position of Finance Director at Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific.
Fanny is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), reflecting a strong commitment to professional excellence and global standards in finance and accounting.
Throughout her career, Fanny has demonstrated expertise in financial management, investment planning, risk oversight, and corporate governance, contributing to the growth and resilience of the organizations she has served. Her leadership in sustainable development and investor relations reflects a commitment to advancing ESG principles and best practices within the industry.
Prior to joining Swire Properties, Fanny was Group Director Finance at Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited. Having joined the Swire group in 1992, Fanny previously held the position of Finance Director at Swire Pacific Offshore Holdings Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific.
Fanny is a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), reflecting a strong commitment to professional excellence and global standards in finance and accounting.
Throughout her career, Fanny has demonstrated expertise in financial management, investment planning, risk oversight, and corporate governance, contributing to the growth and resilience of the organizations she has served. Her leadership in sustainable development and investor relations reflects a commitment to advancing ESG principles and best practices within the industry.
Kevin Leung
Kevin Leung is the Investor Relations Director and Company Secretary of China Resources Beer (Holdings) Company Limited. He joined the Company in May 2008. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Leung had worked for international accounting firms in Hong Kong. Mr. Leung has extensive experience in external auditing, finance and accounting, regulatory and compliance as well as investor relations. Mr. Leung holds a degree of Bachelor of Arts in Accountancy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a degree of Master of Business Administration from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a fellow member of The Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
Lucy Newcombe
As Chief People and ESG Officer, Lucy Newcombe is responsible for leading Computershare’s People and Communications teams and driving its Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Lucy joined Computershare in 2005 as Marketing Director for the EMEA region, was part of its first sustainability committee in 2006, became Corporate Communications Director in 2010, and was appointed Chief People Officer in 2019. She has more than twenty-five years’ experience in communications, marketing and corporate engagement roles across global companies, including time spent living and working in Hong Kong.
AI at work: from practical insights to what’s next
Kenneth She
Kenneth She is the Chief Transformation Officer of Hong Kong Broadband Network (HKBN). Joined HKBN in 2023, Kenneth is tasked to drive operational synergy and transformative growth across the residential and enterprise business segments, helping to identify and implement disruptive business models and strategic initiatives to propel HKBN's evolution as an industry leader. A young and dynamic C-suite executive, Kenneth brings an exceptional combination of experiences as both entrepreneur and corporate leader from industries like technology, education, healthcare, mobility and finance.
Prior to HKBN, Kenneth was the Chief Operating Officer at Preface, a Series A EdTech venture, where he played a crucial role in transforming it into a market leader in coding and AI education training. Before that, he served as CEO of Humansa, a flagship elderly care and wellness platform under New World Group. He was also Uber Hong Kong’s first employee and General Manager, leading the ride-sharing platform’s growth into a ubiquitous service in Hong Kong, serving millions of users and drivers.
In his early career, Kenneth started in investment banking in 2010, focusing on the real estate, gaming, and education industries in China and Southeast Asia, helping companies raise funds through IPOs and debt financing.
Kenneth holds a master’s degree in engineering, economics, and management from the University of Oxford, with full scholarship as both the Hang Seng Overseas Scholar and Lee Shau Kee Scholar. In 2019, he was included in Tatler’s list of Generation T Asia honourees. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Selections and a Board Member of the United World Colleges Hong Kong Committee.
Prior to HKBN, Kenneth was the Chief Operating Officer at Preface, a Series A EdTech venture, where he played a crucial role in transforming it into a market leader in coding and AI education training. Before that, he served as CEO of Humansa, a flagship elderly care and wellness platform under New World Group. He was also Uber Hong Kong’s first employee and General Manager, leading the ride-sharing platform’s growth into a ubiquitous service in Hong Kong, serving millions of users and drivers.
In his early career, Kenneth started in investment banking in 2010, focusing on the real estate, gaming, and education industries in China and Southeast Asia, helping companies raise funds through IPOs and debt financing.
Kenneth holds a master’s degree in engineering, economics, and management from the University of Oxford, with full scholarship as both the Hang Seng Overseas Scholar and Lee Shau Kee Scholar. In 2019, he was included in Tatler’s list of Generation T Asia honourees. Currently, he serves as the Chairman of Selections and a Board Member of the United World Colleges Hong Kong Committee.
Joanne Wong
Assistant Privacy Commissioner
for Personal Data (Compliance,
Global Affairs and Research)
PCPD
Joanne Wong
Joanne WONG serves as the Assistant Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD), leading both the Compliance & Enquiries Division and Global Affairs and Research Division.
Joanne graduated from the University of Hong Kong and is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong, New South Wales of Australia, New Zealand and England and Wales. She has over 13 years of post-qualification experience in legal and compliance field. She began her career in private legal practice, worked in a number of international firms in Hong Kong and Beijing offices before joining the PCPD.
Joanne graduated from the University of Hong Kong and is admitted as a solicitor in Hong Kong, New South Wales of Australia, New Zealand and England and Wales. She has over 13 years of post-qualification experience in legal and compliance field. She began her career in private legal practice, worked in a number of international firms in Hong Kong and Beijing offices before joining the PCPD.