The Hong Kong Management Association 65th Annual Fellowship Dinner cum 2025 Hong Kong Sustainability Award Presentation Ceremony was held successfully at the Hopewell Hotel on Monday, 17 November 2025. The Hon John Lee-Ka Chiu GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, Chief Executive of The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region was the Guest of Honour at the HKMA Annual Fellowship Dinner.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the Hong Kong Management Association 65th Anniversary Dinner today (November 17).
In his welcoming address, Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Management Association, stated that the HKMA has been a cornerstone of the business community in Hong Kong and the region since its founding in 1960. He noted that throughout this time, the Association has played a crucial role in supporting the Government in driving Hong Kong’s economic growth and development by raising management standards across the territory.
He reflected that from the 1970s to the 2000s, the HKMA supported Hong Kong’s transition to a knowledge economy by enhancing the skills and knowledge of executives through a wide range of management programmes. At a time when only two universities existed in Hong Kong, he highlighted that the HKMA was the first organization to offer comprehensive Diploma programmes in Management Studies and Business Management, having trained close to 28,000 managers to date. He also mentioned that the Association was a pioneer in bringing high-quality overseas degree programmes to Hong Kong, which enabled local executives to upgrade their qualifications while continuing their careers.
In his welcoming address, Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Management Association, stated that the HKMA has been a cornerstone of the business community in Hong Kong and the region since its founding in 1960. He noted that throughout this time, the Association has played a crucial role in supporting the Government in driving Hong Kong’s economic growth and development by raising management standards across the territory.
He further reported that in recent years, aligning with the Government’s initiatives to develop Hong Kong into a global green finance centre, the HKMA launched the HKMA Sustainability Award in 2016, followed by the establishment of the Global Centre for ESG Management in 2021 and a series of sustainability and ESG programmes that have trained over 8,500 executives. To support the vision of Hong Kong as an international innovation and technology hub, he mentioned the establishment of the Global Centre for Innovation Management in 2018 and the launch of the HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award in 2022, alongside the introduction of various programmes in big data, innovation, and AI to prepare executives for a new era. In response to the Government’s call to cultivate a high-caliber talent hub, he noted the formation of a strategic partnership with the Hong Kong Quality and Talent Migrants Association and the launch of the Hong Kong International Talents Career Expo series this year, an initiative that has showcased thousands of job opportunities, attracting over 24,000 new talents and facilitating their integration into the work and life of Hong Kong.
During the occasion, Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP encouraged everyone to fulfill their civic duty by voting in the upcoming Legislative Council elections on 7th December.
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, attended the Hong Kong Management Association 65th Anniversary Dinner today (November 17). Photo shows Mr Lee (front row, tenth left); the Chairman of the Hong Kong Management Association, Mr Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges (front row, eleventh left); and other guests at the event.
Prof Randy Lai, Chairperson of the HKMA 65th Anniversary Celebration Organizing Committee and Deputy Chairperson of The Hong Kong Management Association, delivered a heartfelt vote of thanks. She expressed that the Association had organized impactful initiatives to commemorate its Sapphire Jubilee. These included the HKMA 65th Anniversary Connect, Appreciate and Race Day; the inspiring Theme Year Summit on “Excellence · Innovation · Growth,” which highlights 12 proud stories of Hong Kong; a business leaders video series, designed to prepare youth for the future; and the 65th Anniversary Talent Development Fund, which allocates HK$1 million to support 100 executives in their pursuit of knowledge and skills. She stated that all these initiatives showcase the Association's commitment to advancing excellence and nurturing Hong Kong’s future leaders.
In reflection on the HKMA's sixty-five-year journey, Ms Titania Woo, Executive Director of The Hong Kong Management Association, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of The Hong Kong Management Association, Prof Randy Lai, Mr S K Cheong and Mr T K Chiang, Deputy Chairpersons of The Hong Kong Management Association, all Honorary Presidents, Council Members, Sponsors, Committee Members, and participants for their dedicated support. She reaffirmed that over the past sixty-five years, the HKMA has been committed to being the leading professional organization advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the Region. To promote best practices in management, she highlighted that the Association organizes nine business awards each year, recognized as the highest accolades of the business community. Looking ahead, she pledged that the HKMA will continue to promote best practices in management and make greater contributions to the business community and society.
During the occasion, the 8 new Charter Memberships were presented. Charter Members are outstanding corporate bodies or companies, which are admitted by invitation only. The eight new Charter Members this year include:
1.AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited
2.Dah Chong Hong Holdings Limited
3.HSBC Life
4.Gleneagles Hong Kong
5.Huawei International Co. Limited
6.S.F. Holding Co., Ltd.
7.Tam Jai International Co. Limited
8.Tencent Holdings Limited
The 2025 Hong Kong Sustainability Award Presentation Ceremony was also held during the occasion. In view of the rising significance of sustainability, the Association launched the Hong Kong Sustainability Award in October 2016 aiming to raise awareness of the business community of the importance of sustainability, to recognize best practices of sustainability, as well as to give public recognition to organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability in their operations while achieving good business performance. This year, an Individual Award Category has been launched to honour business leaders and sustainability experts for their contribution to the sustainable development of their organizations and the business community.
The results of the Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2025 were as follows:
INDIVIDUAL AWARDS
Distinguished Sustainablity Leadership Award
Mr Chris Brown, Founder & CEO, EnviroEvents (ReThink) Ltd
Mr Anthony Leung, Supervisory Board Member, World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)
ORGANIZATION AWARDS (Listed according to alphabetical order of company name)
Large Organizations
Grand Award
CLP Holdings Limited
Distinction Awards
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
Chinachem Group
CLP Holdings Limited
Crystal International Group Limited
CTF Services Limited
Hang Seng Bank
Henderson Land Development Company Limited
Hysan Development Company Limited
Kerry Properties Limited
MTR Corporation
Orient Overseas Container Line Limited
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited
Shangri-La Asia Limited
Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Limited
Merit Awards
AS WATSON INDUSTRIES
AXA Hong Kong and Macau
Jardine Engineering Corporation Limited
STARTEAM Global Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Certificates of Excellence
Analogue Holdings Limited
Chow Tai Fook Jewellery
DFI Retail Group
Fortune REIT
Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Hong Kong Red Cross
Nan Fung Group
Nestlé Hong Kong Limited
New World Development Limited
Shiseido Hong Kong Limited
The Bank of East Asia Limited
SPECIAL AWARDS
Excellence in Economic Sustainability Initiative
Chinachem Group
Pacific Basin Shipping Limited
Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Initiative
DFI Retail Group
Shangri-La Asia Limited
The Bank of East Asia Limited
Excellence in Innovation
AXA Hong Kong and Macau
CLP Holdings Limited
HKR International Limited
Kerry Properties Limited
Excellence in Social Sustainability Initiative
CLP Holdings Limited
Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Special Award for Statutory Body
The Hospital Authority
Special Award for NPO
Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Red Cross
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Small and Medium Organizations
Grand Award
MTR Corporation Limited - Tierra Verde
Distinction Awards
EnviroEvents (ReThink) Ltd
MTR Corporation Limited - Tierra Verde
Roma (meta) Group Limited
Sino Estates Management Limited (Gold Coast Piazza)
Merit Awards
A Plastic Ocean Foundation
Fullness Social Enterprises Society
Riskory Consultancy Limited
Certificates of Excellence
Earthero Studio (Earthero Project Limited)
Dialogue In The Dark (HK) Foundation Limited
TWGHs Lions Club South Kowloon Nursery School
SPECIAL AWARDS
Excellence in Economic Sustainability Initiative
EnviroEvents (ReThink) Limited
Excellence in Environmental Sustainability Initiative
A Plastic Ocean Foundation
MTR Corporation Limited - Tierra Verde
Starz Origin Limited
Excellence in Innovation
A Plastic Ocean Foundation
Career Hackers Limited
Starz Origin Limited
Excellence in Social Sustainability Initiative
Dialogue In The Dark (HK) Foundation Limited
Fullness Social Enterprises Society
Special Award for Kindergarten
TWGHs Lions Club South Kowloon Nursery School
Special Award for NPO
A Plastic Ocean Foundation
Members of the Organizing Committee include:
Dr Delman Lee, Vice Chair, TAL Apparel Ltd (Chairperson)
Ms Michelle Chan, Managing Director, A.S. Watson Industries Ltd
Ms Shirley Chan, Managing Director, Hong Kong & Macau JCDecaux Transport
Mr Francis Cheng, Managing Director, The Hong Kong Electric Co. Ltd
Ms Joy Cheng, Managing Director, Head of Corporate Banking, Citi Hong Kong
Mr Jonathan Chiu, President, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Ltd
Ms Helen Kan, Former Executive Director & Deputy CEO, China CITIC Bank
International Ltd
Mr Wilson Kwong, Chief Executive, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd
Ms Fiona Lau, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer, SmarTone Mobile
Communications Ltd
Ms Jasmine Lee, Managing Partner, EY Hong Kong & Macau
Mr Anthony Leung, Managing Director, Hong Kong and Macau FedEx Express
Mr Francis Ngai, Founder & CEO, Social Ventures Hong Kong
Prof Joseph Ngai, Senior Partner and Chairman of Greater China, McKinsey Hong Kong
Ms Bonnie So, Chief Executive Officer, Hong Kong Red Cross
Mrs Bally Wong, Founder & Chairman, ABC Pathways Group
Mr Billy Wong, Managing Director, Greater China Crown Worldwide (HK) Ltd
Mr Rex Wong JP, Chief Executive Officer, Kum Shing Group
Mr Ricky Wong, Vice Chairman and Managing Director, Wheelock Properties (Hong Kong) Ltd
Members of Board of Examiners include:
Dr Delman Lee, Vice Chair, TAL Apparel Ltd (Chairperson)
Ms Jessica Chan, Head of Sustainability, MTR Corporation
Dr Vincent Cheng, Arup Fellow, Director of Climate and Sustainability, East Asia, Arup
Ms Vivienne Chiu, Chief Brand and Communications Officer, BOC Group Life Assurance
Company Limited
Ms Loretta Fong, Sustainability Deputy Leader, PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong
Mr Patrick Ho, Head of Sustainable Development, Swire Properties Limited
Ms Michelle Lam, Senior Director, Sustainability and Communications, Kerry Properties Limited
Dr Irene Lau, Founding Chairman, CSR TV
Mr Andy Law, Partner, Deloitte China
Ms Kit Law, Principal Manager, Group Sustainability, CLP Holdings Ltd
Prof Carlos Lo, Head, Department of Government and Public Administration, and Director, Centre for Business Sustainability, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Mr Aaron Tam, Senior Manager, Environmental Capability Building, Gap Inc.
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