(30th September 2025, Hong Kong) Prof Fredrick Ma GBS JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council delivered a speech relating to “Excellence•Innovation•Growth” at the 40th Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture organized by The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA).
The Presentation Ceremony of the Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2025 was also held during the occasion. Winners of Campaign and Individual Awards were presented with trophies and certificates by Prof Fredrick Ma GBS JP, Chairman of Hong Kong Trade Development Council; Prof Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges GBS JP, Chairman of the Association; Dr YK Pang GBS JP, the Honourable President of the Association; Ms Margaret Cheng JP, Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2025 Organizing Committee Chairperson; Mr Elton Chan, Mr Jacky Chan, Mr Lawrence Lam, Ms Jasmine Lee, Ir Sunny Lee, Mr Thomas Leung, Mr Stephen Leung, Prof Kent Wong, Mr Ricky Wong MH and Mr Peter Yan, Council Members of the Association.
The results of the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2025 were as follows:
Hongkong Land Trainer of the Year
- Ms Chan On Ki, Anki, Group Talent Development Manager, Tam Jai International Co. Limited
AIA International Distinguished Trainer Awards
- Ms Chan On Ki, Anki, Group Talent Development Manager, Tam Jai International Co. Limited
- Mr Cheung Ho Yuen, Isaac, Executive District Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Hu Cyu Ming, Training Manager, Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited
- Ms Lau King Chi, Stephanie, Regional Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Lo Tsz Hin, Gavin, Specialist, Business Training & Development, AIA International Limited
- Mr Lok Yui Cheung, Raphael, Manager – Functional and Leadership Skill Training, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Lui Man Hei, Brian, Business and Sales Proposition Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Ana Siu, Assistant Vice President (Learning & Organisational Development), HKT Limited
Prudential Hong Kong Outstanding New Trainer Awards
- Ms Chan Ka Sin, Jenny, Learning & Development Executive, MTR Corporation Limited
- Mr Chiu Hoi Pang, RSG Consultant – Training, Learning & Development, MHK Restaurants Limited
- Ms Chiu Wai Yee, Annie, RSG Consultant – Training, Learning & Development, MHK Restaurants Limited
- Ms Ho Ying Ying, Learning Specialist, Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
- Ms Ko Ka Man, Gladys, Senior Distribution Training Specialist, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Ms Kwok Hui Fan, Emily, Executive Branch Manager, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Lam Ka Fai, Assistant Manager, Training & Sales Proposition, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Lam Lee Sze, Cherrie, Assistant Training Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Leung Wing Ming, Dickey, Senior Training Engineer, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Li Wing Chung, Erik, Unit Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Liu Weifeng, Senior Analyst, AIA International Limited
- Ms Lo Chi Ning, Attar, Assistant Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Octopus Holdings Limited
- Ms Lo Ching, Venus, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Mak Ho Yeung, Marco, Senior Unit Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Sze Wing Yan, Cyanne, Branch Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Phoebe Tam, Group Assistant Talent Development Manager, Tam Jai International Co. Limited
- Ms Tse Suet Ying, Jessie, Senior Distribution Training Specialist, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Wu Ka Lun, Distribution Training Specialist, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Xu Zekai, Jacky, Assistant Training Manager, Prudential Hong Kong Limited
- Mr Yip Cheuk Sing, Alvin, Training Officer – Financial Talent Development Center, Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited
Campaign Awards: (Listed according to alphabetical order of company name)
Gold Award
“Digimon”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
Silver Awards
“CLP Learning Island Programme”
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
“Jeh Jeh Back to School: Leading Local, Growing Global”
Tam Jai International Co. Limited
Bronze Awards
“From 0 to 1000: Social Media Success Workshop”
AXA Hong Kong & Macau
“Professional Certificate in Reimaging Retail for the Digital Era (QF Level 6)”
DFI Retail Group
“EY Badges”
Ernst & Young Group Limited
Excellence Awards
“Key Opinion Sales (KOS) Bootcamp”
Jebsen Group
“Becoming a Citizen of Arendelle”
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
“UP”
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
“SOAR: When Agile Processes Elevate Workforce Excellence”
Urban Renewal Authority
CTgoodjobs Excellence in Career Development
Racing Towards Excellence: Retail Succession Programme
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
“ICONIC Talent Journey – Inspiring Careers in Hospitality”
Hotel ICON
“PRUVenture Elite – Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Programme”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited
Excellence in Change Management
“SOAR: When Agile Processes Elevate Workforce Excellence”
Urban Renewal Authority
AXA Hong Kong and Macau Excellence in Cultural Change
“CLP Learning Island Programme”
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
“‘More Like a Friend, Less Like a Bank’ Service Programme”
DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
“Digimon”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
MTR Corporation Limited Excellence in Digital Transformation
“Professional Certificate in Reimaging Retail for the Digital Era (QF Level 6)”
DFI Retail Group
“Digimon”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
“Integrated RGM BOSS: Advancing Shift Leadership and QSC Performance Digitally”
McDonald’s Hong Kong
Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Promotion
“Inclusion and Diversity Week”
CLP Holdings Ltd.
Excellence in Innovation
“CLP Learning Island Programme”
CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
“EY Badges”
Ernst & Young Group Limited
Excellence in Leadership Development
“Cathay People Leadership Development Pathway”
Cathay Pacific Airways Limited
“PRUVenture Elite – Entrepreneurial Leadership Development Programme”
Prudential Hong Kong Limited
“Jeh Jeh Back to School: Leading Local, Growing Global”
Tam Jai International Co. Limited
Excellence in Reskilling and Upskilling
Professional Certificate in Reimaging Retail for the Digital Era (QF Level 6)
DFI Retail Group
“EY Badges”
Ernst & Young Group Limited
“Key Opinion Sales (KOS) Bootcamp”
Jebsen Group
Excellence in Stakeholder Engagement
“SOAR: When Agile Processes Elevate Workforce Excellence”
Urban Renewal Authority
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Excellence in Talent Development
“EY Badges”
Ernst & Young Group Limited
“People Management Excellence Programme”
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
“UP”
Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Recruit & Company Limited Excellence in Team Development
“SOAR: When Agile Processes Elevate Workforce Excellence”
Urban Renewal Authority
Excellence in Social Media Leads
“From 0 to 1000: Social Media Success Workshop”
AXA Hong Kong & Macau
Excellent Campaign for Org with 3,000 Employees or Above
“Racing Towards Excellence: HKJC Retail Succession”
The Hong Kong Jockey Club
HR Professionals’ Favourite Campaign
“Digimon”
The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
35th Anniversary Award – Most Dedicated Organization to People Development
- AIA International Limited
- CLP Power Hong Kong Limited
- MTR Corporation Limited
- The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Prudential Hong Kong Limited
About the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development
The Award has been organized by the Association since 1990. It aims to give public recognition to trainers and their companies for achievements and contributions that training and development can bring to corporate results.
Members of the Panel of Adjudicators 2025
- Ms Margaret Cheng JP (Chairperson), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation Limited
- Mr Patrick Lam, Executive Vice Chairman & CEO, FSE Lifestyle Services Limited
- Mr Gary Lee, President & CEO, Canon Hongkong Company Limited
- Mr Arthur Shek, Managing Partner Hong Kong Office, McKinsey & Company
- Mr Albert Su, Chief Executive, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
- Ms Elsa Wong, Managing Director, NEC Hong Kong Limited
Members of People Development Management Committee 2024/2025
- Mr Stephen Leung (Chairman), Non-executive Director, PuraPharm Corporation Ltd.
- Mrs Claudia Hodges, Director Group Agency Distribution, AIA International Limited
- Dr Barry Ip, Vice President – Learning and Advancement, Wynn Macau and Wynn Palace
- Mr Ellis Ku, Chief Learning & Development Manager, MTR Corporation
- Mr Lam Ming Wing, Chief Human Resources Officer, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
- Ms Maylie Lee, Chief Human Resources Officer, AIA International Limited
- Ms Eliza Ng, Principal Consultant, The Hong Kong Management Association
- Ms Felicity Sam, Former Director, Learning & Leadership – International, Lululemon
- Ms Carmen Ting, Head of Organisation and Talent Development People, Performance and Culture, KPMG
- Mr Kenneth Wai, Principal Consultant, The Hong Kong Management Association
- Dr Lake Wang, Executive Director, People and Organisational Development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Ms Yolice Wu, Executive Director & Chief People & Culture Officer, Hongkong Land Limited
Members of People Management Committee 2024/2025
- Ms Margaret Cheng JP (Chairperson), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation Limited
- Ms Priscilla Chau, Director – Human Resources, CLP Power Hong Kong Ltd.
- Ms Florence Chow, Managing Director, F&B TalentsConnect Limited
- Mr Ian Choy, Executive Director – People and Culture, Corporate Communications and Administration, Gammon Construction Limited
- Ms Sara Ho, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, Jebsen & Co. Ltd
- Mr Kevin Kam, Chief People Officer, McDonald’s Hong Kong
- Mr C.K. Lee, Founder & Managing Director, C.K. Lee & Associates
- Ms Carrie Leung, MH, Chief Executive Officer, The Hong Kong Institute of Bankers
- Ms Christina Leung, Former Director, Group Human Resources and Administration, Guardforce Limited
- Mr Peter Leung, Senior Manager Human Resources, Hospital Authority
- Ms Elaine Liu, Executive Director, Sino Land Company Limited
- Ms Jenny Pong, People & Culture Director, APAC, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Janet Poon, Director – Human Resources and Administration, Hang Lung Properties Limited
- Mr Albert Wong, Advisor (Human Resources), CLP Power HK Limited
- Ms Florence Wong, Head, HR, Hong Kong, Taiwan and co-head HR, GBA, Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited
- Mr Derek Wu, Group Chief People Officer, Tam Jai International Co. Ltd.
- Ms Janet Yeung, Head of Human Resources, Hong Kong Trade Development Council
Members of the 2025 Training and Development Awards Organizing Committee
- Ms Margaret Cheng JP (Chairperson), Human Resources Director, MTR Corporation Limited
- Ms Miranda Au, Chief Human Resources Officer, FWD Life Insurance Company (Bermuda) Limited
- Ms Connie Chan, Director, Human Resources and Administration, Octopus Holdings Limited
- Mr CY Chan, Executive Director – Human Resources, Verdant Capital Group
- Ms Fanny Chan, Chief Human Resources Officer, Chow Tai Fook Life Insurance Company Limited
- Dr Salina Chan, Head of HR OSEA and L&D International, Fossil Group
- Dr Aaron Chiang, Head of Human Resources & Administration, Hong Yip Service Company Limited
- Mr Fong Kai Shing, General Manager – Group Training & Development / Principal – Towngas Training Institute, The Hong Kong and China Gas Company Limited
- Ms Lesley Gong, HR Director, Microsoft Hong Kong
- Mr Charles Ho, Former Assistant Director (Training), Hong Kong Institute of Construction
- Mr Kevin Kam, Chief People Officer, McDonald’s Hong Kong
- Mr Jason Lee, Executive Director – People and Culture, Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited
- Ms Ivy Leung, General Manager, The Hong Kong Management Association
- Mr David Lim, Executive Vice President, People, Asia Pacific, PVH Asia Pacific Limited
- Ms Theresa Lui, Chief People Officer, Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group
- Ms Jenny Pong, People & Culture Director, APAC, Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited
- Ms Hester Shum, Group Chief Human Resources Officer, PCCW Group
- Ms Vivian So, Director, People, Hong Kong Express
- Ms Mary Suen, Executive Consultant, Stan Group (Holdings) Limited
- Ms Irene Tam, Head of Flight Crew People Services, Cathay Pacific Airways
- Ms Rita Tsui, Head of HR, Asia HRM Ltd
- Dr Lake Wang, Executive Director, People and Organisational Development, The Hong Kong Jockey Club
- Ms Alice Wong, People & Culture Director, Food, DFI Retail Group
- Ms Stephanie Wong, Distribution Training Director, AXA Hong Kong and Macau
- Mr Derek Wu, Group Chief People Officer, Tam Jai International Co. Ltd.
- Ms Yolice Wu, Executive Director & Chief People & Culture Officer, Hongkong Land Limited
- Mr Jason Zhang, Chief Human Resources Officer, GM of HR, China Mobile Hong Kong Co. Ltd.
Theme Year Working Party
Since 1985, the Association has introduced a theme year concept to its work in order to bring greater focus to various management activities. For 2024, the Theme Year Working Party adopted “Embarking on a New Chapter for Hong Kong” as its theme. This year, members of the Working Party include:
- Mr Elton Chan (Chairman), Director, Jardine Matheson Ltd
- Mr Ricky Chong, Managing Director, Ricoh Hong Kong
- Ms Bernardine Lam, Chief Investment & Development Officer, China Resource Enterprise Ltd
- Mr Patrick Lam, Chief Executive Officer, FSE Lifestyle Services Ltd
- Mr Johnny Yu, Advisor to Chairman, Henderson Land Development Co Ltd
Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture
Organized by the Association’s Theme Year Working Party since 1985, the Susan Yuen Memorial Lecture is one of the highlights of the Association’s whole year activities aiming to recognize the contribution of the late Mrs Susan Yuen to Hong Kong’s business community. This special event will raise funds for the Susan Yuen Fellowship and Research Foundation to provide scholarships for in-service executives to attend short and practical courses.
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About The Hong Kong Management Association
The Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA) is a leading professional organization which was established in 1960 for the purpose of advancing management excellence in Hong Kong and the region. Services provided by HKMA can be categorized into three major areas, namely education and training; management services and membership services. With a commitment to nurturing human capital through management education and training at all levels, HKMA offers around 2,000 training and education programmes covering a wide range of management disciplines for over 50,000 executives every year. From distance learning courses, seminars and workshops, certificates, diplomas, all the way to bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degree programmes jointly organized with prestigious overseas universities. Diversified management services are offered to provide platforms for business executives to exchange ideas, to network and to gain professional development. Annually, the Association organizes diverse functions such as Annual Conference, seminars, workshops and talks. Prominent business leaders are invited to share their invaluable insights and wisdom on the most updated trends and development of management. To promote best practices in management, the Association organizes eight business awards, recognized as the highest accolades of the business community. These include the HKMA Best Annual Reports Awards, the HKMA Quality Award, the HKMA Award for Excellence in Training and Development, the HKMA/ViuTV & Now TV Awards for Marketing Excellence, the HKMA Sustainability Award, the HKMA Business Simulation Competition, the HKMA Distinguished Salesperson Award and HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award. (https://www.hkma.org.hk/)
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Issued by The Hong Kong Management Association on 30 September 2025.
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