BOARD OF DIRECTORS

BANKEE KWAN, JP

CHAIRMAN, ED & CEO DBA(Hon), MBA, BBA, FFA, FHKSI, CPM(HK), FHKIM

Dr Kwan is responsible for devising the overall business strategy of the Group. Dr Kwan has extensive experience in corporate management, strategic planning, marketing management, financial advisory and banking. An MBA graduate from The Murdoch University of Perth, Australia and a BBA graduate from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Dr Kwan was also conferred an Honorary Doctorate degree in Business Administration. Dr Kwan is also a fellow of the Institute of Financial Accountants, UK, the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute and the Hong Kong Institute of Marketing (HKIM). He is a Certified Professional Marketer (HK) of HKIM. He is a Justice of Peace (JP) of the HKSAR.

Dr Kwan is a firm believer in youth education and development. He is a John Harvard fellow of The Harvard University, US; a member of the Harvard University Asia Center Advisory Committee; a trustee of New Asia College of The Chinese University of Hong Kong; an honorary fellow of The Hong Kong Metropolitan University; a member of the Court of City University of Hong Kong, an Adjunct Professor of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, an honorary director of the Pan Sutong Shanghai-Hong Kong Economic Policy Research Institute (PSEI) of Lingnan University of Hong Kong and an advisory professor and a honorary member of the Board of Trustees of Nanjing University. Dr Kwan is also an honorary advisor of several higher education institutions, including the LiPACE of The Hong Kong Metropolitan University and the Academy of Oriental Studies of Peking University.

In addition to education, Dr Kwan is also active in serving the community. Currently, he is the deputy chairman of the Business Facilitation Advisory Committee (BFAC) and also the convenor of the Wholesale and Retail Task Force (WRTF) of BFAC; a non-executive director of the Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (MPFA); a standing committee member and vice convener (Hong Kong and Macao Members) of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), Shanghai Committee; executive vice president of Hong Kong-Shanghai Economic Development Association; a member of the 5th Council of the China Overseas Friendship Association; a member of the fourth to the sixth Election Committee of the HKSAR; a director, an executive committee member, past honorary advisor and past chairman of the Hong Kong Retail Management Association (HKRMA); a member of the Labour Advisory Board of the HKSAR; a member of the Marketing Management Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA); a director of the Hong Kong Justice of Peace Association; an honorary advisor of Hong Kong Small and Medium Enterprises Association. Dr Kwan has also been a member of the Central Policy Unit of the Government of the HKSAR and an honorary advisor of the CEPA Business Opportunities Development Alliance.

In December 2009, Dr Kwan was named “Entrepreneur of the Year 2009” in the Asia Pacific Entrepreneurship Awards as organised by Enterprise Asia, which recognised his outstanding entrepreneurial success and significant contributions to economic life and society. In April 2016, Dr Kwan was named “Man of the Year for Leadership in Asia” by IAIR, the world’s leading financial magazine. The annual IAIR Awards recognise outstanding professionals who actively promote excellences in innovation and sustainability. In August 2018, he was bestowed with the “World Outstanding Chinese Award” organised by World Chinese Business Investments Foundation, which recognised his great contribution to the global Chinese society. In December 2019, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong bestowed the “Junzi Entrepreneur Award” on Dr Kwan, recognising his continuous contribution to the society of Hong Kong.

JAMES LEUNG

ED MBA, BSocSc

Mr Leung is in charge of the overall strategic development and business management of Pricerite Group. He has extensive experience in the fields of banking, debt capital market and retail management businesses. Mr Leung received a Master of Business Administration Degree from Heriot-Watt University, UK and a Bachelor of Social Sciences (Management and Economics) Degree from The University of Hong Kong. Mr Leung is also the executive director and chief executive officer of Pricerite Group.

LEWIS LI

ED & CFO BBus, CPA (Aus), CPA

Mr Li oversees the accounting and financial management functions of the Group. He has extensive experience in the fields of financial and accounting management. Mr Li received a Bachelor of Business Degree from Swinburne University of Technology, Australia. He is a Certified Practising Accountant of CPA Australia and a Certified Public Accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Mr Li is also an executive director and chief financial officer of CFSG.

JEFFREY KWAN

ED BA, MHKSI

Mr Kwan is in charge of corporate management and strategic investments of the Group. He has extensive experience in financial technology, corporate and strategic management, private equity and investment management. Mr Kwan received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology from the Johns Hopkins University, US. He is a member of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute. Mr Kwan is also an executive director of CFSG.

INDEPENDENT NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

JOHNNY LEUNG

INED LL.B

Mr Leung has extensive experience in the legal field and is the managing partner of a legal firm in Hong Kong. He is a qualified solicitor in Hong Kong, England & Wales and Singapore, and is a Notary Public and China Appointed Attesting Officer. Mr Leung received a Bachelor of Laws Degree (LL.B) from The University of London, UK. Mr Leung is also the chairman of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee; and a member of the Nomination Committee. Mr Leung was appointed as an independent non-executive director, member of the remuneration committee and the nomination committee of Janco Holdings Limited (stock code: 8035), a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, on 10 November 2021.

CHUK-YAN WONG

INED MSc (Business Administration), BBA, CFA, CPA, CGA

Mr Wong has extensive investment management experience in the global financial markets. Mr Wong received a Master of Science Degree in Business Administration from The University of British Columbia, Canada and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder and a Chartered Professional Accountant of Canada (CPA, CGA). Mr Wong is also a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee.

HAK-SIN CHAN

INED PhD, MBA, BBA

Dr Chan has extensive experience in the academia in the US as professor, researcher and consultant in the fields of corporate finance and international marketing. Dr Chan is a head of and an associate professor in the Department of Marketing at The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Dr Chan received a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Business, a Master of Business Administration Degree from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, US and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Dr Chan is also a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee.