Speakers

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Speaker Profiles (As of 14 Nov, 2022, In order of Appearance)

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Guest Speaker	Mr. Ben Breen
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Job Title, Company	Global Head of Construction, Managing Director, Project Management Institute Asia Pacific
Speaker Profile	Ben Breen is Managing Director, Asia Pacific, and Head of Global Construction, where he will oversee business development and represent the chapters in the region bringing us closer to the needs of our customers. Ben also will spearhead the Construction Working Group for greater reach and focus. Originally from Australia, Ben moved to Singapore in 1994 and has since supported or led hundreds of projects including iconic developments such as Marina Bay Sands and the award-winning Suntec Convention Centre. He has founded several project management and design companies, helping them to grow and develop into best-in-class providers. Before joining PMI, Ben served as Managing Director, South East Asia at Space Matrix Design Consultants Pte Ltd, Singapore, where he was responsible for servicing Space Matrix’s clients who were looking to expand their global footprint across Asia. He has also led the company’s digital transformation – moving it to the forefront of digital technology for interior design and build[ing] firms. Ben has a Bachelor of Engineering degree in building engineering from Victoria University of Technology in Melbourne, Australia, and is based in PMI’s office in Singapore.
Session Title	“The Future of Project Management and the Evolving Project Economy“
Session Abstract	In an increasingly complex and fast-moving world, the nature of work is evolving. Against a landscape of accelerating disruption and technological change, the workplace is becoming increasingly agile and “projectized.” As a result, professionals around the world also need to upgrade their own capabilities and develop the right mix of technical and “power skills” to effectively lead teams and turn ideas into reality.   We will welcome Ben Breen, Managing Director – Asia Pacific and Global Head of Construction for PMI. Ben will share his perspective and actionable insights on the global trends impacting how work gets done – and the role that the PMI community is playing to prepare both individuals and their organizations to thrive in The Project Economy.

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Guest Speaker	Ms. Jeny Yeung
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Job Title, Company	Transport Services Director, MTR Corporation Limited
Speaker Profile	Ms Yeung joined the Company in November 1999. She has been the Hong Kong Transport Services Director since 1 July 2021 and a Member of the Executive Directorate since September 2011. Prior to her current position, Ms Yeung was the Commercial Director between September 2011 and June 2021. She is currently the Chairlady of Ngong Ping 360 Limited, and a Director of Octopus Holdings Limited and of two members of the Octopus Holdings Limited group.   Ms Yeung heads the Hong Kong Transport Services Business and has overall responsibility for the Company’s railway transport operations and its commercial businesses in Hong Kong. These include the metro network, the Airport Express and the High Speed Rail.   Before joining the Company, Ms Yeung held various marketing and business development positions in Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited and Citibank in Hong Kong.   Ms Yeung is a member of the Advisory Committee on Enhancing Employment of People with Disabilities and the Cyberport Advisory Panel of Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited (“Hong Kong Cyberport”), a non-official member of both the Immigration Department Users’ Committee and the Commercial Properties Committee of The Hong Kong Housing Authority, and an independent non-executive director of Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited. She was an independent non-executive director of Mox Bank Limited, a director of Hong Kong Cyberport and a member of the Hong Kong Tourism Board.     Ms Yeung is a Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Marketing and a Chartered Fellow of The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong.  She holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree majoring in Management Studies from The University of Hong Kong.
Session Title	“Transforming the Future – An innovation journey”
Session Abstract	To ride out the external & internal challenges, adapt to the ever changing environment and grasp the many emerging opportunities ahead, MTR has embarked on a transformation journey. One of the key enabling strategy is to accelerate innovation and the adoption of technology. Under the drive of “smart mobility”, a series of innovation and technology applications have been rolled out or are in the pipeline being developed. We also aim to transform our network into a smart railway, adopting smart maintenance and operation. All these will enable us to serve our customers better and be sustainable to keep Hong Kong moving

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Guest Speaker (Facilitator)	Dr. Kelvin Wan
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Job Title, Company	Co-Founder , PEAKS Training & Consulting Company EMBA Adjunct Professor, City University of Hong Kong PMI Authorised Training Partner (PMI-ATP) and Approved Master Trainer , PMI
Speaker Profile	Dr. Wan is a “3H” High-touch, High-energy & Highly-engaged (leveraging Tech) Live Trainer and Corporate Coach. Kelvin is a professional trainer and coach. He has been providing live training and coaching to 8,000+ executives in last 20 years coming from US, UK, Middle East, Asia Pacific regions and GBA on soft skills, methodologies and company strategies. Most of them possessed 15+ years of experience in project environment. Recently in 2020 during pandemic period, Dr. Wan organized a ground-breaking large-scale training over Zoom virtual platform. More than 3500 working professionals attended with more than 3000 CEU (Continuous Education Unit) issued. It breaks the myth that soft-skill training could only be delivered in physical room by adopting high-touch technologies e.g. virtual break-out room, virtual white-board, virtual collaboration tools … etc. He is nominated to the Government’s Pandemic Innovation Award. He is also a practitioning-scholar. His recent research paper about Soft Competence for executives has been accepted by a renowned US forum and published on major search engines. Kelvin is an experienced project professional. He has been the Head of PMO in HSBC to rollout a multi-million USD learning project to 78 countries. In his current role, his main responsibilities are overseeing the project professionals upskilling, talent management, capability assessment and curriculum development for the company.
Session Title	“Aligning Meaningful Cultures in 21st Century Work“
Session Abstract	We urgently need to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” through well-defined and actionable practices (soft skills or competencies)** to derive healthier outcomes. We need to lead and actively support people to outline their motivators, moments and mindsets & attitudes to define their “authentic narratives”. This will clarify purposeful and meaningful cultures in 21st century work. This Panel Discussion session will explore how to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” and “Empathetic Mindset” be prepared and open for change and improvement by covering the following topics: Define narratives that impact the character, leadership, and cultures of our work. Build relationships to strengthen team cultures to collaborate better across disciplines, challenge assumptions, and build confidence in setting standards for mutual understanding. Lead sustainable practices to encourage continuous learning that provide spaces to reflect and practice, that encourages belonging, that demonstrates appreciation for our work, and that invites inclusivity and participation. Note: PMI named it as “Power-Skills” in 2022. More could be found in “PMI-MMW: Make Meaningful Work” book.

Guest Speaker (Panelist)	Mr. Daniel Szuc
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Job Title, Company	Co-Founder & Principal , Apogee Asia Co-Author “Make Meaningful Work”
Speaker Profile	Dan is a co-founder and principal at Apogee and co-founder of Make Meaningful Work, as well as the co-founder of UX Hong Kong. He has been involved in the UX field for over 20 years, and has been based in Hong Kong for over 20 years. Dan has lectured about user-centered design globally. He has co-authored three books including Global UX with Whitney Quesenbery, The Usability Kit with Gerry Gaffney and Make Meaningful Work with Josephine Wong.
Session Title	“Aligning Meaningful Cultures in 21st Century Work“
Session Abstract	We urgently need to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” through well-defined and actionable practices (soft skills or competencies)** to derive healthier outcomes. We need to lead and actively support people to outline their motivators, moments and mindsets & attitudes to define their “authentic narratives”. This will clarify purposeful and meaningful cultures in 21st century work. This Panel Discussion session will explore how to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” and “Empathetic Mindset” be prepared and open for change and improvement by covering the following topics: Define narratives that impact the character, leadership, and cultures of our work. Build relationships to strengthen team cultures to collaborate better across disciplines, challenge assumptions, and build confidence in setting standards for mutual understanding. Lead sustainable practices to encourage continuous learning that provide spaces to reflect and practice, that encourages belonging, that demonstrates appreciation for our work, and that invites inclusivity and participation. Note: PMI named it as “Power-Skills” in 2022. More could be found in “PMI-MMW: Make Meaningful Work” book.

Guest Speaker (Panelist)	Mr. David Chung
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Job Title, Company	Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Design Thinkers Academy China Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Design Thinkers Academy Hong Kong Founder & Managing Partner of InnoEdge Consulting Chairman of the Hong Kong Innovation Management Institute Board Member of Global Innovation Management Institute
Speaker Profile	As Above
Session Title	“Aligning Meaningful Cultures in 21st Century Work”
Session Abstract	We urgently need to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” through well-defined and actionable practices (soft skills or competencies)** to derive healthier outcomes. We need to lead and actively support people to outline their motivators, moments and mindsets & attitudes to define their “authentic narratives”. This will clarify purposeful and meaningful cultures in 21st century work. This Panel Discussion session will explore how to improve our “cognitive flexibility or elasticity” and “Empathetic Mindset” be prepared and open for change and improvement by covering the following topics: Define narratives that impact the character, leadership, and cultures of our work. Build relationships to strengthen team cultures to collaborate better across disciplines, challenge assumptions, and build confidence in setting standards for mutual understanding. Lead sustainable practices to encourage continuous learning that provide spaces to reflect and practice, that encourages belonging, that demonstrates appreciation for our work, and that invites inclusivity and participation. Note: PMI named it as “Power-Skills” in 2022. More could be found in “PMI-MMW: Make Meaningful Work” book.

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Guest Speaker	Ms. Khulan Batkhuyag
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Job Title, Company	Sustainable Development Practitioner TED Speaker , Communication Strategist
Speaker Profile	Khulan Batkhuyag helps consumers, businesses and countries create healthier and earth-friendly behavioral changes. Khulan Batkhuyag is a communication strategist, and sustainable development practitioner who is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration in Development Practice degree at Columbia University in the City of New York. During her eight years of service in the private, and public sectors, she worked as a communication’s consultant for companies in health management, retail, banking, and finance, and advisor to the Minister of Mining and Heavy Industry of Mongolia. She also consulted on a development projects communication program for a state-owned enterprise during its IPO. After working in the private sector, she focused on knowledge sharing as an influential tool to help public create healthier and earth-friendly behavioral changes. Outside work, she has been voluntarily advocating project management knowledge and building a project managers community in Mongolia, and across 300 local chapters in 190 countries to support young professionals and changemakers. Khulan is on a mission to deliver effective communication programs designed to advocate for sustainable development in emerging countries. She is the first Mongolian TED speaker, and a regular guest speaker at nationwide project management conferences and symposiums in Southeast Asian countries.
Topic Title	“Cultivating Sustainability Champions in Project Management“
Topic Abstract	Project professionals – changemakers are considered to be one of the driving forces behind the paradigm shift of sustainability revolution. The revolution that has been fundamentally changing the entire playbook, challenging the stakeholders to keep a radical and inclusive mindset to create a fairer, accountable, and more sustainable world. The session will illustrate a pragmatic approach on how to orient the projects around the world towards the needs of sustainable development.

Competition	PMI HK Chapter, 2021-2022 Project Management Case Competition
Award	Best Project,
Recipient	City University
Team Name	Smart People Consulting
Team Members	Ling Cheuk Lam, Choy Lok Yiu Chloe, Wong Hoi Ming, Ma Chin Kiu Christy, Chong Tung Yim, Chan Long Hin
Session Title	“Cafe de Coral : Flexible & Sustainable Development in the New Era”

Competition	PMI HK Chapter, 2021-2022 Project Management Case Competition
Award	Certificate of Distinction Award
Recipient	HK UST
Team Name	USTress
Team Members	Cheng Ka Yi, Poon Ka Yee, Chan Hiu Yau, Lee Ho Yi, Wan On Yu Anson, Yip Shuk Wa
Session Title	“3R Model (Revenue, Waste Reduction, Reliability)”

Competition	PMI HK Chapter, 2021-2022 Project Management Case Competition
Award	Certificate of Merit Award, PMI HK Chapter, 2021-2022 Project Management Case Competition
Recipient	HKUST
Team Name	Contender
Team Members	Yeung Pui Yiu, Li Chin Yiu, Shum Po Ting, Lam Pui Kei,
Session Title	“Augmented Reality Tour in Hong Kong Hospitality Industry”

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Guest Speaker	Miss Chui Fong Lee
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Job Title, Company	Executive Director & Finance Chief Operating Officer, DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
Speaker Profile	Chui Fong LEE is an Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Finance with DBS Bank Hong Kong. As part of the senior Finance management team, Chui Fong provides leadership in the Finance transformation journey, driving collaboration and the building of a strong risk and control culture, enabling Finance to deliver strategic value to its stakeholders.   With the latest addition of the “Best Bank in the World” accolade from Global Finance in August 2022, it marks the seventh World’s Best Bank award DBS have won within a span of five years, including wins from UK-based Euromoney (World’s Best Bank – 2019, 2021) and Financial Times publication The Banker (Global Bank of the Year – 2018, 2021). DBS was also named the Best Bank in Hong Kong by Euromoney in August 2022.   After spending over two decades working in the financial services industry across geographical locations for multiple global banks including UBS and Barclays, Chui Fong has experiences with what truly drives transformation and the challenges they come with. The transformation covers beyond processes and technology changes across finance functions. It is also in managing the change in mindset to enable people to embrace changes and doing things in different ways, amid the rapid development in technology and environment.   Chui Fong holds a Masters in Applied Finance from Macquarie University and is a Chartered Accountant with the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants. She is also a member of the National Center For Sustainability Reporting with certified training on sustainability reporting, and the author of the research report “Green Finance Opportunities in ASEAN” jointly published by DBS and UN Environment Inquiry in November 2017.
Session Title	“The 4D Transformation Journey for Finance – Discover, Define, Develop & Deliver”
Session Abstract	Our Finance transformation journey rides on the value proposition: “Leveraging digital technology to transform Finance to address stakeholders’ growing demand for access to the right information at the right time to make the right decisions, with the goal of increasing stakeholders’ value”. Entrenched in the digital innovation culture of DBS, Finance transformation journey has been and continues to be a learning journey. From shaping our Finance data and technology roadmap, talent development and managing operational excellence through journeys, embracing a change mindset is one of the key drivers to lead the journey of innovation.

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Guest Speaker	Dr. Mazin A Gadir
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Job Title, Company	Director of Partnerships, Client Relationships and Bid Management, IQVIA Payer Provider Government Group, Dubai UAE
Speaker Profile	A digital health futurist, An innovation enthusiast and a strategy advisor to healthcare authorities and ministries in the middle east with an experience of 22 years in healthcare economy. Dr. Mazin Gadir is an External Advisor for healthcare government ministries and authorities with responsibility for Health and Digital strategy development, implementation, execution and Transformation. Moreover, Dr. Mazin Gadir is the Director of Partnerships, Client Relationships and Bid Management at IQVIA Payer Provider Government Group. Currently, he is working on a Post Doctorate research on Value Based Care and Digital Health Transformation in collaboration with the University of North Florida and Angel Kids Pediatrics. This program is part of CMS Transforming Clinical Practice initiative TCPi. Prior to joining, Dr Mazin was a Senior Consultant at Dubai Health Authority, Organizational Transformation Office. Dr Mazin Gadir also worked in Healthcare Transformation Strategy and Digital Health Innovation at several companies, including PriceWaterhouse Coopers PwC, Abu Dhabi Healthcare Services Co. SEHA and Cerner Limited accumulating 19 years of experience in the field of Healthcare, innovation and transformation. Notable is his 19 years as a management consultant his depth of experience covered many global organizations in the UK, France, UAE, KSA, GCC, Australia, India and the USA. Dr Mazin Gadir received his PhD in Quantum Electronics and Nanotechnology in Medical Diagnostics from The University of Leeds in the UK in 2005. He also obtained his MSc in Management and Business Administration and BEng in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from the same university.
Session Title	“Digital disruption in the healthcare industry – shifting the paradigm into the project economy”
Session Abstract	Our healthcare system is experiencing disruption more now than ever and one key to improving care lies with the ability to interoperate and share health data. Healthcare is going through a journey of transformation in the following four dimensions: Trends and disruption – looking at IOT, Diagnostics, Lab innovation, Genomics, Digital therapeutics, pharma and lifesciences, Bio/Med Tech, Deep tech Workforce: talent acquisition and retention, medical education and research, attract foreign talent Investment and financial sustainability, where should healthcare investments be placed in the next 10 years, space medicine, medical tourism, FDI Population health, personalized medicine, disease prediction, new models of care, wellbeing, Informing strategic decision, Health outcomes, Health Equity, Social Determinants Of Health

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Guest Speaker	Ms. Margaret Yang
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Job Title, Company	Chief Executive Officer , Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Speaker Profile	Having worked as an arts administrator in Hong Kong and London (Hong Kong Philharmonic, Hong Kong Arts Festival and HarrisonParrott International Arts Management), Yang is now CEO of the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, a position she took up 21 years ago after pursuing a career as a solicitor specialising in Intellectual Property. A music graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Yang has a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management from the City University of London and a degree in Law from the University of Cambridge. She has also been Adjunct Lecturer for the MA in Music programme at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, teaching Music Management and Promotion. Yang had been Secretary for the Federation for Asian Cultural Promotion (FACP) for 6 years since 2013 and is currently on the board of Contemporary Musiking Hong Kong (CMHK) and the Enable Foundation. In 2009, Yang became the first Hong Kong fellow on the Clore Leadership Programme UK.
Topic Title	per aspera ad astra – the spirit of survival during Covid The story of Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Topic Abstract	How did the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, one of the flagship performing arts groups in Hong Kong survive the restrictions of Covid in Hong Kong when all the restrictions including hall closure – was on? What were the problems faced? How were they resolved? What is the current situation – what has changed after covid? What are the plans going forward? The speaker will share some background information of the management of a professional symphony orchestra – and the special adaptations and “manoeuvres” during the difficult period.

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Keynote Speaker	Mr. Andy Ann
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Job Title, Company	Chief Executive Officer, YAS Insurtech
Speaker Profile	Mr. Andy Ann is a serial digital and technology entrepreneur dedicated to making dreams to reality. He is the founder and Chairman of NDN Group and founded Klarity Analytics, acquired by Meltwater; Co-founded Hot Mob, a leading mobile data company; NOIZChain, a Blockchain as a Service platform; GoImpact Capital Partners, an ESG learning network; YAS Insurtech, a Microinsurance platform; and NDN2 Vision Fund, a venture building fund supporting up and coming tech entrepreneurs.   For over 20 years, Andy has built disruptive businesses that future-proof our world. In addition to leading and growing his own companies, he actively contributes to the startup community and is well known for discovering and mentoring high-potential entrepreneurs. Active in angel investing, incubators and startup communities, Andy invests in AI SaaS, Blockchain, and is deeply engaged in ESG and community services.    He is one of the founding members at the TEDx conferences, focusing on inviting inspirational speakers in areas of NGO, Social Enterprise and Philanthropy, to uncover new ideas to make the community a better place for all.  In addition, he was awarded as Young Entrepreneur Winner of DHL and SCMP as well as EO Piaget in 2008 and 2013 respectively. In 2014, he was nominated as the top 50 most influential businessman in China by Leader’s Talk.  In 2021, he was named one of the 300 Most Powerful People in Hong Kong. He is also the Executive Committee of One Foundation Hong Kong, Hong Kong Management Association, Belt & Road Committee of Trade Development Council, Hong Kong Management Association, and he was the President of The Chinese University EMBA Alumni Association.   Andy graduates from the University of British Columbia with a degree in Economics and Psychology. He also holds an EMBA degree from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He is also a lecturer at the Hong Kong University and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. He has trained over 5,000 senior executives in digital transformation including corporations and institutions such as: UBS, Bloomberg, HSBC, DBS, HSB, Nike, Loreal, CPA Australia, SwissRe, AIA, CSL, Wharf Holdings, Richemont Group, Nuskin, LVMH, Broadway, American Chambers of Commerce, HK Jockey Club, Kering Group and more.
Topic Title	“The Future of Insurance & Insuring the Web3 Economy”
Topic Abstract	The Future of Insurance Health Insurance would pay you after you’re sick; Life insurance would pay you after you’re dead; Personal Insurance would pay you after you are injured. How cool would it be if insurance could instead prevent these things from happening ? Imagine with technology, we can reinvent insurance and provide everyone Preventive and Predictive Protection and Health Care. YAS is a revolutionary platform that offers on-demand microinsurance coverage for everyone in just one-click, providing protection for you anytime, anywhere and we can greatly reduce accidents, injuries and protect both your physical and digital assets.

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Guest Speaker	Mr. Danny Chung
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Job Title, Company	Global Head of IT Operations , Global Insurer Region Mentor (Northeast Asia) , PMI
Speaker Profile	Global Head of IT Operations , Global Insurer International PMI Volunteer for over 20 years. Current Role as Region Mentor for Northeast Asia (PMI Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, Korea and Mongolia Chapters)
Topic Title	“A Moment of Empamthy”
Topic Abstract	“Empamthy” is not a project. It is part of our daily business and personal life. It is our culture. In this sessions, our Distinguished Speaker will share — “Value of “Empamthy” — Learning from “Empamthy” leadership in volunteering and business world — Next Move