The College is pound to announce the result of the College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award 2024, which
recognises the outstanding achievements and contributions of our distinguished alumni to their professions, the
University and wider society. The two award recipients for 2024 are:
Dr Bessie Chong Pui-san, PhD Economics & Finance 2005, is the director of partnership
development at Esquel Group. Her commitment to excellence and innovation has
garnered prestigious accolades, including the Excellence Award for HR Professionals from
the Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management, solidifying her respected
industry leadership.
Dr Chong's impact extends beyond her achievements. She engages with the HR and
education communities, leveraging her expertise to shape education and manpower
strategies. She holds advisory and teaching roles in various government organisations,
associations, and educational institutes such as the City University of Hong Kong,
Polytechnic University of Hong Kong, Vocational Training Council, Labour and Welfare
Bureau, Education Bureau, Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and
Vocational Qualifications, Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce, and HKIHRM. Her expertise
and dedication enhance learning quality and address industry and societal needs.
Dr Chong holds a Bachelor of Arts with distinction from the University of Alberta, a Master
of Science from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Ph.D. in
Economics and Finance from the City University of Hong Kong
Mr Henry Ko Hok-han, BBA Quantitative Analysis for Business, 1999; EMBA 2007, is
the Vice President of Corporate Development APAC and Chairman of Greater China at
Flexport and is a founding member and Managing Director of Flexport Asia.
Mr Ko has held several senior leadership positions at renowned multinational companies
such as DHL, Li & Fung and SF Express. He is involved in community service, providing
advice for organisations such as HKTDC, educational institutions, and government bodies.
He has been appointed by the Education Bureau of the HKSAR to serve on the Logistics
Industry Training Advisory Committee and as the Convener of its promotion advisory
sub-committee. Furthermore, he has been designated by the Transport & Logistics Bureau
of the HKSAR to sit on the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council and as the Vicechairman
of its Industry Development sub-committee.
Mr Ko holds a BBA (Hons) in Quantitative Analysis for Business, an EMBA and a
Juris Doctor from the City University of Hong Kong. He is also a Chartered Fellow of
The Chartered Institute of Logistics (FCILT) and serves as an Adjunct Professor at the
Department of Management Sciences of the City University of Hong Kong. In addition, he
was named as a Global 100 Outstanding Chinese by Forbes China in 2022.
