College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award 2024
The College has announced the recipients of the College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award 2024, which aims to recognise the outstanding achievements and contributions of our distinguished alumni to their professions, the University and society.
This year’s recipients 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 actively 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 actively 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 Vice-chairman 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.