The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Announces Winners

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The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Announces Winners – Director Excellence 2024 at the Institute’s Annual Dinner

HONG KONG, Nov 29, 2024 – (ACN Newswire) – The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (“HKIoD”) announced the winners of its Award Series for Director Excellence (the “Awards”) – comprising the long-established Directors of the Year Awards (“DYA”) and the inaugural Climate Governance Awards (“CGA”), at its Annual Dinner yesterday at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

The event began with an opening speech by Dr Christopher To, Chairman of the HKIoD. Dr The Hon Moses Cheng Mo Chi, Non-official Member of the Executive Council of HKSARG, Mr Xu Wei Gang, Director General, Department of Economic Affairs, Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in HKSAR, Ms Salina Yan, JP, Permanent Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury (Financial Services), and Dr Kelvin Wong, Chairman, Securities and Futures Commission (“SFC”) and Chairman, Accounting and Financial Reporting Council (“AFRC”) were invited as guests of honour.

The response to the Awards submissions was overwhelmingly positive. After a lively discussion among the judges, this year’s 19 winners, including directors and boards, were selected – all embodying the theme “Leading with Agility in an Era of Innovation”. The awardees have demonstrated not only agility, but also the vision, courage and wisdom to lead against the backdrop of a demanding economic environment and prevailing geopolitical tensions. Moreover, they highlight the importance of having directors who can guide their companies in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with climate change, which are vital for ensuring the sustainability of the world and humanity.

The Awardees of HKIoD Award Series* for Director Excellence 2024 are listed below:

*Two series of Awards:- “DYA”, acronym for “Directors Of The Year Awards”- “CGA”, acronym for “Climate Governance Awards”In alphabetical order of names within category

Listed Companies Categories

Executive Directors

DYA

Mr Chan Wai MingTown Ray Holdings Limited

CGA

Ms Clara Chan Yuen-shanLee Kee Holdings Limited

DYA

Mr Fu FanChina Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., Ltd

CGA

Mr Li Wai LeungHengan Internationals Group Company Limited

Mr Peter Wong Wai-YeeThe Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited

DYA & CGA

Mr Yan Jianguo JPChina Overseas Land & Investment Limited

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