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The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has been a pioneer in business education in Hong Kong and Asia. Over the past 60 years, it has nurtured a diverse group of outstanding business leaders, attracting students from all over the globe. Students who come to study and live in this culturally inclusive and dynamic learning environment include many overseas Chinese and their descendants. While the majority hope to gain the most advanced business knowledge and broaden their horizons, some also hope to take the opportunity to trace their roots. Angela Gosari (IBCE 2023) is one of them.

Since its founding, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School has cultivated a plethora of outstanding management talent. Students enrol in CUHK with various motivations. For Winona Lo (EMBA 2019), it started with the initial goal of perpetuating her family business. Over time, her journey took an inspiring turn as she developed a profound passion for contributing to society, and a way to translate it into action.

The accounting sector is a major pillar of Hong Kong’s financial services industry. For decades, this pivotal profession has underpinned the sustained development of business and the Hong Kong economy, bolstering their ascension to the world stage. Many exemplary accountants remain committed to their careers while also actively participating in public affairs, using their knowledge and expertise to give back to society. One such generous soul is Loretta Fong (PACC 1993), President of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and Sustainability Deputy Leader of PwC Mainland China and Hong Kong.

Hong Kong’s remarkable journey of development has nurtured talent from all walks of life, regardless of gender, creating a diverse and thriving ecosystem that has underpinned the city’s success. Over the decades, Hong Kong has witnessed the rise of exceptional women leaders who have contributed significantly to business and other sectors. Simultaneously, generations of women from various backgrounds have sought education and enlightenment at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School, where they have gained valuable insights into business and management as well as a broader outlook on the world. These women have gone on to become professionals and business leaders, injecting dynamic vitality into the city’s continuous growth.

The cornerstone of an organisation’s enduring success lies in its capacity to envision the future and continually innovate. At the same time, the organisation must uphold shared beliefs while passing on the wisdom and culture accumulated over time.

Simon Cheung (IBBA 2003), a passionate enthusiast of history and culture since his childhood days, has held prominent marketing and management positions in several century-old companies, such as the Jebsen Group, Philip Morris and Carlsberg. With a distinguished tenure as the President of North Asia & Pacific for Lee Kum Kee, spanning over a decade, he has now taken on the role of Managing Director at Nestlé Hong Kong Limited, commencing in May 2023.