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Mr Hans Michael Jebsen
Chairman
Jebsen Group


Hans Michael Jebsen is Chairman of Jebsen Group and Non-Executive Director of Jebsen & Jessen Group, Jebsen & Jessen Hamburg, and The Wharf (Holdings) Ltd.

Deeply engaged in community work, he chairs the Hong Kong Section of the Hong Kong–Europe Business Council, serves on the HKUST Business School Advisory Board, and sits on the International Board of Advisors of the China-Italy Philanthropy Forum. He is a trustee of Asia Society Hong Kong and WWF Hong Kong, a founding member of the Asian Academy of International Law, and former Chairman of the Asian Cultural Council Hong Kong.

Hans Michael’s contributions have earned numerous honors, including Guangzhou Honorary Citizen (2021), Kammerherre title of Denmark (2020), the Cross of the Order of Merit of Germany (2009), and the Bronze Bauhinia Star of HK SAR (2001). He also holds an honorary DBA from HKUST.

He studied Economics and Business Administration at the University of St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Synopsis

Hong Kong Going Global

Hong Kong is charting its next chapter with three enduring strengths: a world-class talent hub, a unique bridge between China and global markets, and revitalized capital markets powering investment and innovation. These pillars position the city to thrive amid shifting global dynamics.

  • Talent that connects: A multilingual, cosmopolitan workforce anchored by globally ranked universities and top-tier talent competitiveness enables East-West collaboration and innovation.
  • Gateway to growth: With rule of law, free capital flows, and a competitive tax regime, Hong Kong remains the premier launchpad into China and a springboard for mainland enterprises going global, channeling robust FDI and partnerships.
  • Capital markets momentum: A resurgent IPO pipeline and strong market infrastructure are reconnecting international capital with China.

Together, these pillars define the Hong Kong Advantage – resilient, connected, and primed for sustained growth.