Executive Directors
Ms. Wang Jingyu joined the Company as Executive Director in October 2017 and was appointed the Chairlady of the Board in March 2018. Ms. Wang is also the Chairlady of the Executive Committee and a director of various subsidiaries of the Company. Ms. Wang holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics specialised in international finance from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”). She has extensive experience in corporate management and investments.
Mr. Lai Ming Wai joined the Company as Executive Director and the Chief Executive Officer in March 2018. Mr. Lai is also a member of the Executive Committee and a director of various subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Lai holds a Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from The University of Hong Kong. Mr. Lai was a senior executive of Bank of America and was primarily responsible for developing and managing the business of the bank in the southern region of the PRC. He has extensive experience in the banking and finance industry.
Ms. Yiu Wai Yee, Catherine joined the Group as Project Director in April 2024 and was appointed as Executive Director in April 2024. Ms. Yiu was appointed as the Company Secretary in November 2024. Ms. Yiu is also a member of the Executive Committee of the Company. Ms. Yiu holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto in Canada and a Master of Business Administration degree from The Chinese University of Hong Kong. Ms. Yiu is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario.
Ms. Yiu is a seasoned professional accountant with extensive management experience in the education industry. Ms. Yiu had worked as a professional accountant for international accounting firm and a financial institution. She is also the Co-Chairperson of the Social Enterprise & Services Committee of the Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association.
Independent Non-executive Directors
Mr. Yam Kwong Chun joined the Company as Independent Non-executive Director in December 2017 and is the Chairman of the Audit Committee and a member of the Remuneration Committee and the Nomination Committee. Mr. Yam holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and a Master of Business Administration degree, both from University of Melbourne in Australia. He is a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and a certified practising accountant of the CPA Australia. Mr. Yam had worked for Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, an international accounting firm and as finance executive for a number of group of companies operating in Hong Kong, the PRC, the United States of America and other overseas countries. He has extensive experience in auditing, accounting and financial management.
Mr. Chai Chi Keung joined the Company as Independent Non-executive Director in January 2018 and is the Chairman of the Nomination Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Remuneration Committee. Mr. Chai holds a Master of Business degree from the Victoria University of Technology in Australia. He is a certified public accountant of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants, certified practising accountant of the CPA Australia, an associate of The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants in the United Kingdom, a fellow and a certified tax adviser of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong and an ordinary member of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute. Mr. Chai has extensive experience in auditing, taxation, accounting and corporate finance.
Mr. Wong Chi Kit jointed the Company as Independent Non-executive Director in May 2023 and is the Chairman of the Remuneration Committee and a member of the Audit Committee and the Nomination Committee. Mr. Wong holds a Master of Laws in Chinese and Comparative Law degree from the City University of Hong Kong, a Master of Business Administration degree from Charles Sturt University in Australia and a Bachelor of Social Science degree from The University of Hong Kong. He is a senior associate of the Financial Services Institute of Australasia. He has extensive experience in the training and development profession.