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Dr. Cathy K. W. Jim, PhD

Director of RHT Industries Limited

Hong Kong

Silicon Valley Business Executives and 20+ years with iBonus business

1989-1994 Silicon Valley veteran, Keith worked in a senior position (Business Manager and Financial Controller) at National Semiconductor Inc, a Fortune 500 company.

1994 started the first Internet service provider in Beijing, China. Formed information alliances with several government bureaus to provide information to the Internet.

2000 General Manager for SRSWOWCast, a venture between SRS Labs (Nasdaq) and Microsoft Inc., to develop surround streaming server technology.

2007, received the e-businessman of the year in Hong Kong. Successfully getting biometric access control units used in eighty-eight US Air Force bases and also the unit featured on the most popular TV series Fox “24”.

2014, we saw the growing opportunity of the mobile-based payment and fare collection market. We made a management buyout of the iBonus technologies from the previous company and registered with iBonus Limited.

2020, COVID-19 Digital Prevention System endorsed by WHO and UNWTO as “TOP SOLUTION”, and its mathematical model was published in the medical journal “Coronaviruses.”

2021, our offline technology is applied to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to solve the problem of disconnectivity of the Internet, financial inclusion, and ESG.

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Dr Clement M Wang

CEO & Board Member, Author, Management Consultant, Executive & Corporate Adviser & Coach

Hong Kong

Dr Wang is Greater China Managing Director of Management Drives Holdings from the Netherlands after retiring from the Asia Managing Director role in a global leading advanced manufacturing automation engineering tech company from the United States. Dr Wang graduated from HKU in 1987 with majors in economics and management. He further studied in Cheung Kong Graduate Business School (CKGBS) and HK Bethel Bible Seminary (originally joint program with Bakke Graduate University) Ray Bakke (Urban Transformation) Centre where he got his doctorate in transformational leadership.

Clement is a business leader with blended experiences & exposures from various fields and cultures for 35 years. The leadership experiences span international commercial & commodity banking in HK, int’l bulk commodity trading & financing, sales & marketing, engineering & production management, and corporate financing & private equity investment in in Asia/Singapore, Hong Kong and China mainland.

In between, he has been management consultant/coaches for 7 years and adjunct faculty & executive mentor in universities /business schools, HKU, TWU & CEIBS for 15 years in China mainland /Hong Kong. He also served in UC Berkeley’s China Leadership Program board for 3 years. He now serves as Senior Fellow at Institute for City Transformation (ICT) and Committee Vice-chairman at Hong Kong Digital Currency Academy (HKDCA). Dr Wang networks and blends multi-discipline and cross-cultural experiences into management and management consulting/coaching practices, carrying a warm mentoring heart for the younger generation. Dr Wang is nominated to become Chartered Companion (senior fellow, CCMI) of the United Kingdom’s Chartered (Royal) Management Institute (CMI, since 1947) for his contribution in multi-national company executive practices and in management education in Asia.

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Mr. Keith Lau

CEO of iBonus Limited

Hong Kong

Silicon Valley Business Executives and 20+ Years with iBonus Business

1989-1994: Silicon Valley veteran, Keith worked in a senior position (Business Manager and Financial Controller) at National Semiconductor Inc, a Fortune 500 company.

1994: Started the first Internet service provider in Beijing, China. Formed information alliances with several government bureaus to provide information to the Internet.

2000: General Manager for SRSWOWCast, a venture between SRS Labs (Nasdaq) and Microsoft Inc., to develop surround streaming server technology.

2007: Received the e-businessman of the year award in Hong Kong. Successfully implemented biometric access control units used in eighty-eight US Air Force bases, and the unit was also featured on the popular TV series Fox’s “24”.

2014: Identified the growing opportunity in the mobile-based payment and fare collection market. Executed a management buyout of the iBonus technologies from the previous company and registered with iBonus Limited.

2020: COVID-19 Digital Prevention System endorsed by WHO and UNWTO as a “TOP SOLUTION,” and its mathematical model was published in the medical journal “Coronaviruses.”

2021: Offline technology applied to Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) to address issues such as Internet disconnectivity, financial inclusion, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance).

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Jacky Lam

Executive Director, Certizen Technology Limited

Hong Kong

Jacky Lam is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in innovation and technology, small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and youth development across Hong Kong and Mainland China. His extensive background in the SME sector is marked by significant leadership roles, including serving as the General Manager of The Hong Kong General Chamber of Small and Medium Business (HKGSCMB) from 2008 to 2011. He was instrumental in organizing business events and membership activities that benefited over 3,500 SMEs, such as the Best SME Awards and the World SME Summit.

Jacky's expertise extends to fostering relationships with trade associations and government bodies to advocate for SMEs' interests. He has been pivotal in creating business opportunities and enhancing management quality for SMEs, ensuring their competitiveness in a challenging market. His dedication to the SME sector is further exemplified by his role as Vice Secretary General of The HKGCSMB since 2015, where he continues to support the growth and development of Hong Kong SMEs.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jacky actively participates in various social and voluntary services, holding significant positions in numerous youth and industry organizations across Hong Kong and Mainland China. He is a member of the Anhui Provincial People's Political Consultative Conference, Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Software Industry Association, Vice Chairman of The Anhui Fraternity Association (Hong Kong), and Secretary General of the Esports Association of Hong Kong China. His commitment to community service and professional excellence underscores his reputation as a leader in both the business and social sectors.

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Simon Baumgarte

Co-founder | 21 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Electric Vehicles & batteries Banking, financial services & payments Telecom Software, embedded, IoT Startups & entrepreneurship (across industry domains)

Previous Advisory Roles: Advisor, iHUB DivyaSampark, IIT-Roorkee Mentor, NASSCOM DeepTech Club Advisor, T-Hub

Types of Startups Advised: Fintech D2C/Retail/Consumer AgriTech EdTech SaaS Web3 Blockchain

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, Fundraising, Scaling Operations, Other

I was advising SuperPay (now got acquired by IndiPe)

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Michelle Crawford

Managing Partner | 30 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

UAE

Industry/Sector Expertise: Technology (deep tech, Web3, consumer and B2B) / Business Expertise, Fundraising

Previous Advisory Roles: With Groundswell in Melbourne, Florida

Types of Startups Advised: HR tech, web3, DAOs, healthtech, sustainability

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Fundraising, Scaling Operations

Exited my own business when purchased by an Australian conglomerate

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Simon Baumgarte

Chief of Staff, Advisor, Investor | 6 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed,
Series A, Series B

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Philippines

Industry/Sector Expertise: Ecommerce Venture Building VC Venture investments international leadership management

Previous Advisory Roles: In my portfolio companies (highlighted via LinkedIn)

Types of Startups Advised: Ecommerce marketplaces farming traditional and non traditional business

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Financial Planning, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources, Legal/Compliance, Fundraising, Scaling Operations

Many commercial benefits, awards won, and resulted in exclusive access to invest into some companies as the only angel on medium ticket sizes.

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Anjali Malhotra

Founder | 30 years of experience

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Media & Entertainment, FMCG, Durables, F&B, Edtech, Gaming, AR/VR, Retail

Previous Advisory Roles: Ran an accelerator for 2 years. Angel investor for 9+ yrs

Types of Startups Advised: Gaming, Edtech, F&B(QSR), AR,

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Fundraising, Scaling Operations

Got a couple of good exits. Helped raise capital, Scaled a few

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Alex Harel

CEO | 12 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

Israel

Industry/Sector Expertise: Water Medical devices Military

Previous Advisory Roles: R&D advisor to Medispec Ltd. Marketing advisor to Ideal heat Ltd. Marketing advisor Taamal Mizra Marketing advisor Palziv

Types of Startups Advised: Medical devices Algeas Security equipment Heating mats

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Technology/IT

In 1998 brought mt medical device company to IPO. Raised ~50 M$ to various companies I was involved.

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Sankar Jagannathan

Head of Sales Excellence | 25 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Industry : Telecommunications, Education, Manufacturing, IT/ITES

Previous Advisory Roles: I have been advision the Indian Premier College

Types of Startups Advised: B2B and B2C

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Technology/IT, Human Resources, Scaling Operations

Able to guide student in ideation and turn them into startup journeys.

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Pankaj Mittal

Chief of Staff, Advisor, Investor | 6 years of experience

Seed, Series A, Series B

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Security Advisory , GRC & Digital Transformation Fractional CIO / CISO / CDO for firms in India & Abroad

Previous Advisory Roles: Compliance with DORA, ISO 27001, SOC Type 1 & 2, PCI DSS, Security policies, Improving Security posture for the startups, Mid size & Large scale Organizations

Types of Startups Advised: SaaS, B2B, Fintech, Ecommerce, Deeptech, ITeS, BPO/KPO. Insurance, Platform players

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Technology/IT, Legal/Compliance, Scaling Operations

Zoop.one Arcatron Anakage Lark.ai we360 Seclogic Paymart

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Rachael Anna Fitzpatrick

Human Resources | 24 years of experience

Series B, Later Stage

Singapore

Industry/Sector Expertise: Insurance, Software, Shipping, Manufacturing

Previous Advisory Roles: Currently on Advisory Committee for Australian Start-Up Humanico. Worked as Global Head of People for Parcel Perform (Singapore Start-Up)

Types of Startups Advised: B2B - Funding B and above

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Human Resources

Humanico won the Global Reach award from Burning Heroes Foundation in Australia at the end of 2023.

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Arjun Chada

Entrepreneur | 12 years of experience

Idea, Pre-seed, Seed

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: I help loads of startups for User Acquitions and Monetization of their product as I am professional Google Certified consultant who helps around 500 Web/App Publishers to make more revenue in APAC region.

Previous Advisory Roles: I am an Investor in a accelerator(Incubator) in India, I am advising one of the most prominent accelerator in USA called Alchemist and Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center.

Types of Startups Advised: I am helping startups to strategies their digital spend and help them in their journey with right ARPU. this is across sectors.

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Technology/IT, Fundraising

Helped 2 startups to reach a scale from $500k Revenue to $2mn plus helped this startup to gain massive user base in short span of time by putting engagement products into that.

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Alexander Lubchenko

CMO / Investor / Advisor | 4 years of experience

Pre-seed, Seed, Series A

India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Digital Marketing, Mobile and Social Gaming, VC

Previous Advisory Roles: Marketing advisor, General management advisor, Strategy advisor,

Types of Startups Advised: Adtech, gamedev, gamedev tech

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Marketing and Sales, Human Resources

Helped the startup's leadership to get out of the crisis by implementing a new approach to goal setting and tracking process, after we scaled the Sales and raised the money. Helped to form MVP and find PMF by sharing market insights and product vision from a potential client perspective.

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Chirag Gada

Vice President | 17 years of experience

Series A, Series B, Later Stage

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India

Industry/Sector Expertise: Bags & Luggage, ecommerce, Amazon , Amazon ads, fashion industry, neutraceuticals, food suppliments

Previous Advisory Roles: Yes, adviced startups when I was with tremis capital

Types of Startups Advised:

Areas of Expertise: Business Strategy, Financial Planning,Marketing and Sales,Scaling Operations

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Manton Wai

Head of Investment Solutions, Evident

Hong Kong

Domain expert in: Fintech, Alternative Investments, Asset Management, AI, ESG, Web 3

Manton Wai is a senior executive specializing in fintech, alternative investments, asset management, AI, ESG, and Web 3. With 16 years of experience in asset and private wealth management, he has a proven track record in advising UHNW individuals, institutes, and family offices.

Manton is a CFA® Charterholder and CFP® Professional, and has won numerous accolades, including the "Best Global Fund Investment Plan" at the 2016 International Fund Awards. He also received BENCHMARK Magazine's Advisor of the Year 2011 - Gold Award.

Manton is qualified for ROs on Types 1, 4, and 9 licenses.

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Donald Ho

Co-founder of BCL Group Ltd, COO of DT Consulting Ltd

Hong Kong

Domain Expert: Blockchain, Digital Marketing, Brand Building, Business and Financial Consultancy

Donald is a senior consultant at DT Consulting Limited and has been immersed in Hong Kong's financial industry for more than 26 years. His initial professional knowledge covered foreign exchange and gold trading, insurance, and financial consulting. He once led an independent financial consulting company and obtained licenses from the Hong Kong Securities Regulatory Commission and PIBA.

With rich experience in the financial industry, Donald helps many business owners understand their businesses from another perspective. In recent years, he has been committed to helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) obtain government support. His company has completed more than 250 successful applications for government funding.

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Chris Shum

Founder and CEO of Asiabots Limited, CEO at GEniliAi

Hong Kong

Domain Expert: AI Technology, Digital Human, NLP and ASR

Chris Shum is a serial entrepreneur who has founded two companies before forming Asiabots Limited. He began his journey by establishing his first company in Hong Kong, the Netherlands, and China. This company was a multinational fashion accessories manufacturer and distributor, which launched a B2B e-commerce platform in 2010 and expanded to Europe, Africa, and South America.

In 2014, Chris founded his second company in Hong Kong, focusing on app development and NFC technology. In 2017, he co-founded Asiabots with partners in the Science Park, where the company specializes in Artificial Intelligence. Asiabots initially provided AI chatbot services and later expanded in 2020 to offer voice, AI telephony, and AI-driven customer service products.

Chris graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong with a major in Philosophy and double minors in Business and European Languages. He completed his Master of Business (China Business) in 2010 and a Master of Finance from the Polytechnic University of Hong Kong in 2020.

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Kinsen Lee

Managing Director, Data Scientist

Hong Kong

With over 20 years of expertise in consulting, solution architecture, data science, and project management, Kinsen Lee is a leader in the field. He serves as co-President of the Hong Kong Internet of Things Alliance and is an Assessment Panel Member for the ESS at the Innovation and Technology Commission, HKSAR Government. Additionally, he is a member of the Expert Review Panel at the Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre.

Kinsen holds previous roles include positions at Accenture, Jardine, and COO of a leading MarTech SaaS company. He has worked with prestigious clients such as the HK and PRC Governments, HK International Airport, and global consulting firms, among others.

His expertise spans Smart City and Smart Living Solution Strategy, IoT and Data Science Strategy, Smart Health, Smart Home, and Smart Building Solution Architecture. He is also skilled in digital transformation, omni-channel and CRM solutions, “New Retail” solutions, and large-scale project implementation and program management.

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Mr Shawn Flynn

Investment Banker

USA

Shawn Flynn is a seasoned mid-market investment banker and distinguished Podcast Host. With a rich background as a successful business owner in Beijing, China, Shawn returned to Silicon Valley, where he immersed himself in the dynamic startup ecosystem. He has held diverse roles, from Head of Incubation for an AI-focused incubator to President of the second oldest Angel group in the Valley. Leveraging his extensive experience across various business stages and sectors, Shawn currently serves as principal at a premier middle market investment bank specializing in mergers and acquisitions, growth capital raising, and secondary.

Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UCSD, and his global perspective is enriched by his proficiency in Mandarin and Spanish, acquired during almost eight years of living abroad. As the host of the acclaimed "The Silicon Valley Podcast," Shawn shares valuable insights and conversations with thought leaders and industry pioneers.

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JAMIE CHU

CPA,MBA,CEP®, CESGP®

Hong Kong

Jamie is a CPA and Business Consultant with more than 20 years of experience in Digital Transformation and sustainability consulting.

She is currently supporting enterprises in carrying out ESG reports and decarbonization strategies. In the past 20 years, she has worked for various listed multinational companies, served as the chief financial manager covering Asia-Pacific countries, and led the digital transformation and ESG integration.

She is also a member of the ESGAction Alliance and the International Chamber of Commerce for Sustainable Development (ICSD), an educational project registered with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Knowledge Platform. She is also a certified ESG professional CESGP® by the ESG and Benchmark Institute (IESGB). IESGB is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving stakeholders’ awareness and knowledge of ESG in all industries. She often organizes ESG seminars for small and medium-sized enterprises to provide practical advice on how to integrate ESG into business strategies.

She serves as a business consultant and business development leadership team at HSO Asia, serving more than 80 customers of companies and non-governmental organizations.

HK Federation of Women, Business and Professionals ESGAction Alliance Rotary Club of Island Green, 23-24 DEI Director; Rotary Club of Butterfly Valley, 25-26 President Elect Hong Kong BNI Envision Chapter, founding President Global Chinese Entrepreneurs General Chamber of Commerce, Honorary Consultant of Sun Tzu Art of War International Cultural Center Gratia Christian College, Mentor for College Year 2 Finance students

IT Solutions include:
- ESG strategic planning and reporting
- IBM Envizi (solution for ESG data management for GHG emissions calculation, disclosure, reporting and performance management)
- Huawei Cloud
- Microsoft Dynamics and business transformation solutions

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Mr. Donald Laughlin

Business and finance executive

USA

Mr. Laughlin is a business and finance executive with 25 years of C-Suite experience. He is highly credentialed and brings a unique combination of technical and dynamic assessment experience singularly focused on growing and scaling. This is the direct result of tenured experience in the industry.

Passion and Mission:

  1. Business Capital Management: Cash flow dynamics, business investment, high ROI structures, and systems.
  2. Understanding Human Behavior: Exploring its interconnections with planning and processes, and how it directly contributes or hinders organizational growth and scaling.

The complexities of leadership, management, and culture all directly correlate with the adequacy of strategic planning. Realized or missed opportunities are reflected in cash management. The ability to quickly recognize opportunities and issues internally and externally is the first step in organization-wide leadership. This translates directly into scaling and profitability, or conversely into inefficiency and decline. Assessing gaps, diagnosing solutions, training leadership and management, and implementing scaling processes organization-wide on a continuous basis are all human relations issues that determine a company’s success or ultimate failure.

Credentials:

  • 25+ years of C-Suite experience in advanced manufacturing, life sciences, and consulting firms, primarily in multi-site, multi-national enterprises of up to $200M in annual sales.

Two Master’s Degrees:

  • Organizational Development from Azusa Pacific University in Azusa, CA.
  • EMBA from the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA.

Published Books:

  • Leading a Company Through a Capital Raise
  • Cash Assessment & Management in a Growing Business
  • Strategic Planning
  • Leadership Broken! Rebuilding Leadership in a Dynamic World

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

  • FINRA Series 65: Exam passing date of Nov, 2024.
  • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Certification: Dec, 2019.
  • Cultural Assessment Certification: Jul, 2016.
  • CA Real Estate Broker: Dec, 2007 – Current.

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Mr. Donald Laughlin

Business and finance executive

With a wealth of 25 years of business experience in Asia Pacific and over 30 years of international marketing and consulting expertise gained from prominent companies like Bite, Calvin Klein, Hill and Knowlton, and Burson-Marsteller, David brings a seasoned perspective. He is the visionary behind the establishment of Current Asia, Upstream Asia, and the Digital + Direct Marketing Association Asia.

In addition to being an angel Martech investor, he has authored the influential book “Big M, Little m Marketing: New Strategies for a New Asia”.

Current Asia description

Current Asia is a digital marketing agency that blends creativity with data-driven strategies to deliver impactful results. We specialize in a range of services designed to enhance brand visibility and drive business growth.

Our offerings include:

• Media Buying and Planning: Leveraging our deep understanding of global, Asian, and Chinese media landscapes, Current Asia optimizes media investments to maximize reach and engagement.

• Performance Marketing: Focused on measurable outcomes, we implement strategies that drive conversions and improve ROI.

• Content Development and Production: From content strategy to multi-format digital content creation, we craft compelling narratives that resonate with target audiences.

• Insights and Strategy: We use persona creation and digital journey mapping to enhance customer engagement, supported by robust data analysis.

• AI and Tech: Current Asia integrates AI across content and platforms, offering consulting on ad-tech, mar-tech, and CRM software to streamline marketing efforts

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Eric Lai

Head of Sales & Marketing of Tom Solutions Limited, Co-Founder & VP of Digital Transformation Academy (DTA), Co-Founder of Natural Health 365 (Hong Kong) Limited, Visiting Lecturer at PolyU SPEED

How We Can Help Your Business:
Digital & Business Transformation, MarTech Solutions, AI & Chatbot Integration, CRM & Customer Journey Expertise, Web & E-commerce, Robotic solutions, LMS


Eric has over two decades of experience in sales, marketing, and business strategy, he specializes in guiding startups and enterprises through digital transformation (DT/DX), MarTech and AI adoption, and e-commerce innovation. Eric holds an MBA in Future Studies for Corporate Strategies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital and Social Media Marketing, and a BA (Hons) in Business Management. He is also a published author, co-writing the book "數碼轉型助你逆(疫)勢而上", available on Amazon, Apple, and Google platforms.

Beyond his professional roles, Eric actively contributes to organizations such as the Asia Pacific Creativity Industries Association (Chairman of the Digital Transformation Committee) and SME Global Alliance (Chairman of Digital Transformation). His leadership extends to charitable initiatives with Junior Achievement Hong Kong (JAHK), Hong Kong Rehabilitation Power (HKRP), YMCA, and Y's Men International.

Outside of work, Eric enjoys spending quality time with his family and staying active through sports with friends. A passionate sports lover, he is also a certified personal trainer (CPT) and wellness advisor, committed to promoting health and well-being.

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