Speakers

(in alphabetical order of family name)

Opening Session and Main Symposium Mr Michael D. Antonovich Supervisor Fifth District, Los Angeles County

Mr Andy Bird Chairman, Walt Disney International The Walt Disney Company As chairman, Walt Disney International, Andy Bird is responsible for Disney’s businesses outside of the United States. Reporting to Disney Chairman and CEO BobIger...[more]

Mr Stephen Bird Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific Citi Stephen Bird is Chief Executive Officer of Citi Asia Pacific, responsible for all of the company’s business lines across 17 markets in the region from Korea in the....[more]

Mr Ronnie C. Chan Chairman Hang Lung Properties Ltd Ronnie C Chan is the Chairman of Hang Lung Group Limited and its subsidiary Hang Lung Properties Limited. Following successes in Shanghai, Hang Lung has been...[more]

Mr John Chiang California State Controller John Chiang was first elected in November 2006 to serve as Controller of the State of California, the ninth-largest economy in the world. He was elected to serve a...[more]

Mr Silas Chou Chairman Novel Fashion Holdings Ltd Silas Chou is President and CEO of Novel Holdings Group, one of the world’s leading vertically-integrated textile and apparel manufacturers and fashion brand owners...[more]

Mr Clayton Dube Executive Director USC US-China Institute Clayton Dube has headed the USC U.S.-China Institute (china.usc.edu) since it was established in 2006. The institute focuses on the multidimensional and...[more]

Dr William Fung, SBS, OBE, JP Group Chairman Li & Fung Ltd Dr William K Fung, SBS, OBE, JP, aged 63, joined the Group in 1972 and was appointed Group Chairman in 2012. Graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of...[more]

Mr He Guangbei, JP Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr He has overall responsibility for the business and operations of BOCHK and he is a member of the Strategy and Budget Committee of BOCHK Holdings and BOCHK...[more]

Ambassador James Keith Senior Director, Asia McLarty Associates Ambassador James Keith, Senior Director, leads McLarty Associates’ China practice and co-leads our Asia practice. During his 31-year career as a US diplomat he became...[more]

The Honourable C Y Leung, GBM, GBS, JP The Chief Executive Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China Mr C Y Leung graduated from King's College, Hong Kong Polytechnic and Bristol Polytechnic. He has been awarded Honorary Doctorate degrees by four universities in...[more]

Mr Francisco J. Sánchez Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade US Department of Commerce C. Francisco J. Sánchez was appointed by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate to serve as Under Secretary...[more]

Mr Gregory So Kam-leung, GBS, JP Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People’s Republic of China Mr So was appointed Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development of the fourth term Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on...[more]

Mr Jack So Chak Kwong, GBS, OBE, JP Chairman Hong Kong Trade Development Council Mr Jack So Chak Kwong assumed the Chairmanship of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) on 1 October 2007. In this capacity, he presides over a...[more]

Mr James E. Thompson, GBS Chairman and Founder Crown Worldwide Group James Thompson is the Chairman and Founder of the Crown Worldwide Group of Companies. Crown Worldwide is a logistics company performing various types of warehousing...[more]

Ms Marjorie Yang, JP Chairman Esquel Group HK Section Chair HK-US Business Council Marjorie Yang is Chairman of Esquel Group, a leading textile and apparel manufacturer with operations throughout the world, producing over 100 million cotton...[more]

Dr Levin Zhu President & CEO China International Capital Corporation Ltd Mr Zhu joined CICC in 1998. Under his leadership, CICC has registered remarkable achievements in business development and expansion and CICC has been...[more]

Thematic Sessions Mr David Bloch Partner Winston & Strawn LLP San Francisco Office David Bloch, an IP litigator at Winston & Strawn LLP in San Francisco, has broad and deep experience with the issues confronting businesses from and in Asia. He has...[more]

Mr Nicholas Brooke, SBS, JP, FRICS, FHKIS Chairman Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation Nicholas Brooke is the Chairman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. The Corporation was established in 2001 with the objectives of...[more]

Mr Rafael Cardenas, BS, JD CEO Hand Crafted Spirits Rafael Cardenas, BS, JD, is CEO of HAND CRAFTED SPIRITS in Seattle Washington. Rafael is passionate about: HCS, flying his twin engine plane and motorcycling...[more]

Mr Charles Chan Chairman and CEO Crowe Horwath (HK) CPA Limited Charles began his CPA practice in 1980. Over the course of many years, Charles’ CPA practice has expanded to cover a comprehensive range of services such as...[more]

Mr Charles Chan Executive Director Shui On Land Ltd

Mr Norman T. L. Chan, GBS, JP Chief Executive Hong Kong Monetary Authority Mr Norman Chan was appointed Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on October 1, 2009. He first joined the HKMA in 1993, and was...[more]

Dr Jonathan Choi, BBS, JP Council Member Hong Kong Trade Development Council Chairman Sun Wah Group Dr Jonathan Choi is Chairman of the Hong Kong-based Sunwah Group. Chairman of the Toronto-listed Sunwah International Limited, Hong Kong-listed Sunwah Kingsway...[more]

Dr David Chung Chief Technology Officer Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited Dr David Chung joined Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited as the Chief Technology Officer leading core public functions of Cyberport, namely IT&T...[more]

Ms Mary Wadsworth Darby Founder & Managing Director Peridot Asia Advisors, LLC Vice-Chair Hong Kong Association of New York Mary Wadsworth Darby is Founder and Managing Director of Peridot Asia Advisors, a strategic financial advisory firm. She has developed a unique market expertise...[more]

Mr Andrew Davis Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion Invest Hong Kong Andrew Davis joined Invest Hong Kong in February 2010 and is responsible for several key sectors including Creative Industries. Under his aegis, the newly created...[more]

Mr Clayton Dube Executive Director USC US-China Institute Clayton Dube has headed the USC U.S.-China Institute (china.usc.edu) since it was established in 2006. The institute focuses on the multidimensional and...[more]

Mr Sergio Esposito Founder / Owner Italian Wine Merchants The Founder of Italian Wine Merchants, Sergio Esposito has over twenty years of experience in the wine industry, and his excellent work has made him a global authority on...[more]

Mr Hugo Foutermann Vice President Windsor Jewelers Inc Hugo Foutermann is a third generation antique jewelry expert. He started his career in his family jewelry business in France, 20 years ago. He had the opportunity to...[more]

Mr Patrick Frater CEO Film Business Asia Patrick Frater has over 20 years of experience writing about and analysing the international film industry, with publications including Screen International...[more]

Ms Anita Fung Group General Manager and Chief Executive Officer Hong Kong The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited Anita Fung is Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong for The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited. She is also Chairman and Director of HSBC Global Asset...[more]

Mr He Guangbei, JP Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Bank of China (Hong Kong) Mr He has overall responsibility for the business and operations of BOCHK and he is a member of the Strategy and Budget Committee of BOCHK Holdings and BOCHK...[more]

Mr Paul Kennedy Chief Financial Officer Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd

Mr Alexander Koff Partner and Co-Chair, International Practice Whiteford, Taylor & Preston LLP Alexander W. Koff is a partner and Co-Chair of the International Practice at the U.S. law firm Whiteford Taylor & Preston LLP. His diverse intellectual property rights practice....[more]

Mr Robert Krieger President Krieger Worldwide Robert was born in New York and is a second generation Customs Broker. He is a graduate of San Francisco State University....[more]

Mr Herman Lam CEO Hong Kong Cyberport Management Co Ltd Mr Herman Lam joined Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited in March 2010. As the CEO of Cyberport, Mr Lam is responsible for leading, representing and...[more]

The Hon Jeffrey Lam, GBS, JP Council Member Hong Kong Trade Development Council Mr Jeffrey Lam is a non-official member of the Executive Council and a member of the Legislative Council of HKSAR. He is also a National Committee Member of the...[more]

Dr Peter Lam Chairman HKTDC Entertainment Industry Advisory Committee Dr Peter Lam is well recognized for his contributions in promoting Hong Kong in different aspects. He is now Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board responsible for...[more]

Mr Albert Lee CEO Emperor Motion Pictures Mr Albert Lee, who joined Emperor Motion Pictures as its Chief Executive Officer in 2003, is an active member of the Hong Kong film industry for over 30 years. A member of...[more]

Mr Philip Leung Managing Partner Commence Technology Partners Founding President, Pearl River Delta Chapter Asia America MultiTechnology Association Philip Leung is an executive with 3 decades of hands-on experience in internet, computer software, hardware, and semiconductor. He is currently Managing Partner...[more]

Mr Li Lixin Chairman Guangzhou Yahu Power Engineering Co Ltd Guangzhou Yahu Power Engineering Co Ltd is one of the leaders in providing all-rounded electricity solutions in China. Founded in 2000, Yahu provides the best electricity...[more]

Prof Ronald Li Founding Director, Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Consortium The University of Hong Kong Professor Ronald Li is the Founding Director of the Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Consortium (SCRMC), with over 150 faculty and staff, at The University of...[more]

Mr Jerry Liu Head Create Hong Kong Mr Jerry Liu joined the Create Hong Kong (CreateHK), the dedicated office set up by the Hong Kong SAR Government to spearhead the development of local creative...[more]

Mr Liu Yongpeng Chairman Zhaoqing Beryl Electronic Co Ltd This national grade high-tech enterprise is a professional manufacturer specialized in research, development and selling of aluminum electrolytic capacitors and...[more]

Mr Luo Zhenqing Deputy General Manager Foshan Torch Innovation Park Co Ltd Foshan Torch Innovation Park is a tripartite joint project of the Torch High Technology Industry Development Centre under the Ministry of Science and Technology...[more]

Mr Andre Morgan Co-Founder Ruddy Morgan Organization Andre Morgan joined Raymond Chow’s Hong Kong based Golden Harvest Group in 1972. He served in various management capacities building the operating units of...[more]

Mr Simon Newstead CEO & Co-Founder Frenzoo Simon is CEO and co-founder of Frenzoo, creator of mobile 3D lifestyle games with it's hit Me Girl™ series played by millions around the world. Simon is passionate about...[more]

Prof Ka-Ming Ng Chief Executive Officer Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Limited (NAMI) Prof Ka Ming NG is Chief Executive Officer of Nano and Advanced Materials Institute Ltd and Chair Professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering of The Hong Kong...[more]

Dr Alan Paau Executive Director & Vice Provost for Technology Transfer & Economic Development The Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise & Commercialization, The Cornell University, USA Dr Alan S. Paau is vice provost for technology transfer and economic development at Cornell University, as well as executive director of the Cornell Center for Technology....[more]

Mr Andrew Pang Founder and CEO Leovation Limited Before joining Leovation, Mr Pang is the founder of PlayMotion Limited in Hong Kong, provided unique interactive experiences using mixed media technologies...[more]

Mr Qi Zhenli Counsel The Economic and Information Commission of Guangdong Province Mr Qi worked in the analytical spectrum group and the computer applications group of Guangzhou Research Institute of Non-ferrous Metals and engaged in firther...[more]

Mr Joseph E. Schoonmaker Chairman New York District Export Council Joe E. Schoonmaker has been involved in the US business community for over 3 decades working with a number of major financial organizations while focusing on...[more]

Mr Scott Shaw Chief Commercial Consul United States Consulate General Hong Kong, US & Foreign Commercial Service, US Department of Commerce Scott Shaw is the Chief Commercial Consul for the US Department of Commerce in Hong Kong. Mr Shaw’s primary role is to assist US companies to establish and increase...[more]

Mr James Sun Chairman The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Managing Director Charles Schwab HK Ltd James Sun is Managing Director and Responsible Officer of Charles Schwab, Hong Kong, Ltd, overseeing Schwab’s business in Asia. James joined Charles Schwab & Co Inc in...[more]

Mr Anthony Tan Chief Executive Officer Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation Since becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Hong Kong Science & Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTPC) in April 2008, Mr E. Anthony Tan has been overseeing...[more]

Mr Wang Zhu Deputy General Manager Guangdong Kito Ceramics Co Ltd Guangdong KITO Ceramic Co Ltd specializes in the manufacture of top grade glazed tile, including full body, porcelain and ceramic. “Keep the international standard” is our...[more]

Mr Albert Wei President Vizion Logistics, LLC Albert Wei, President of Vizion Logistics, LLC, founded and established Vizion Logistics in March 2003 with his brother, Benjamin Wei. Prior to Vizion, Albert was the...[more]

Mr Greg Weigard Assistant Treasurer Air Products and Chemicals, Inc.

Mr Jeffrey A. Williamson Statewide Director Center for International Trade Development Director California, State Trade and Export Promotion Jeffrey Williamson has 20 years global marketing experience in the public and private sectors, having conducted business in more than 50 countries in consumer...[more]

Mr Huen Wong, JP Chairman HKTDC Professional Services Advisory Committee Past President The Law Society of Hong Kong Chairman Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre Mr Huen Wong is currently the Vice Chairman of the Inter - Pacific Bar Association, Chairman of the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre, the Chairman of the Copyright...[more]

Mr Johann C. Y. Wong Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Technology The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Mr Johann Wong is the Deputy Commissioner for Innovation and Technology of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, responsible for the promotion and...[more]

Mr Simon Wong, JP Group Chairman Kampery Group Chairman Chamber of Food and Beverage Industry of Hong Kong President Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants & Related Trades Mr Simon Wong is the chairman of Kampery Group which does coffee, tea, wine and organic food business. Major brands include: Dai Pai Dong, GreenDotDot, RedDotDot...[more]

Mr Sze Wong Co-Organizer MoDev Network CEO iFormBuilder Mr Sze Wong is the CEO of Zerion Software, Inc, creator of iFormBuilder. Mr Wong is also the co-organizer of MoDevDC, the biggest mobile developer group in the US...[more]

Mr Dieter Yih, JP Immediate Past President The Law Society of Hong Kong Partner Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP Mr Dieter Yih first became a member of the Council of the Law Society of Hong Kong in 2003 and had served in various Law Society committees since. He was elected as...[more]

Mr Henry Yu CEO & President Kalloc Studios Asia Ltd Henry Yu is a game technology expert and an entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience in video game industry. He is devoted to game technology innovation...[more]

Ms Lili Zheng China Business Committee Co-Chair The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong Managing Director Deloitte AP ICE Ltd Lili Zheng is specialized in advising multinational corporations (MNCs) on their inbound and outbound investments into and from the United States with a special focus on...[more]