Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee attended the HKMA 65th Anniversary Celebration and witnessed the presentation of the Sustainable Development Awards.

The 65th Anniversary Dinner and 2025 HKMA Sustainable Development Awards Ceremony of the Hong Kong Management Association was successfully held on November 17 (Monday) at the Hong Kong Ho Ho Hotel. The Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr. John Lee Ka-chiu GBM SBS PDSM PMSM, served as the guest of honor for the HKMA 65th Anniversary Dinner, celebrating the HKMA's grand event with numerous political and business leaders.

In a speech at the 65th anniversary dinner of the Hong Kong Management Association, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region John Lee mentioned that Hong Kong has a world-class education system and highly internationalized universities, attracting many non-local students to pursue studies and development in the city. In recent years, through various talent introduction programs, more than 230,000 professionals have been attracted to Hong Kong, many of whom are engaged in the innovation and technology and financial sectors. He particularly thanked the HKMA for collaborating with the government to hold the “Hong Kong International Talent Career Expo” to assist newcomers in integrating into the local job market.

He also emphasized that Hong Kong maintains its competitiveness under “one country, two systems,” ranking among the top in several recent international reports, including being rated as the world's freest economy and one of the three major financial centers in the world. The government will continue to promote the “Go Global” and “Northern Metropolis” plans, working together with the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the “Belt and Road” initiative to propel Hong Kong towards excellence, innovation, and growth.

Professor Eric Yim GBS JP, Chairman of the Hong Kong Management Association, shared in his welcome speech that since its establishment in 1960, the Hong Kong Management Association has been committed to enhancing the management standards in Hong Kong and the surrounding regions, playing a crucial role in supporting the government in driving economic growth and development. He pointed out that from the 1970s to the 2000s, the HKMA supported Hong Kong's transformation into a knowledge-based economy through diverse management programs. During the time when there were only two universities in Hong Kong, the HKMA pioneered the introduction of diploma programs in Business Management and Management Studies, having nurtured nearly 28,000 management talents to date. The HKMA is also a pioneer in bringing in quality overseas degree programs, allowing working professionals to enhance their qualifications while working.

In recent years, to align with the government's policy of developing Hong Kong as a global green finance center, the HKMA established the HKMA Sustainable Development Award in 2016 and founded the HKMA Global ESG Management Center in 2021, with related courses training over 8,500 executives. To support Hong Kong in becoming an international innovation and technology hub, the HKMA set up the HKMA Global Innovation Management Center in 2018 and established the HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award in 2022, while also offering various courses in big data, innovation, and artificial intelligence. To support the government in developing Hong Kong as an international high-end talent hub, the HKMA collaborated with the Hong Kong Talent and Professionals Association to launch the Hong Kong International Talent Career Expo, showcasing thousands of quality job opportunities and attracting over 24,000 new talents to Hong Kong, assisting them in integrating into work and life in the city.

At the meeting, Chairman Ying Jiabai particularly encouraged everyone to fulfill their civic duty and actively vote in the Legislative Council election held on December 7.

Professor Leung Wai-shi, Chairman of the 65th Anniversary Organizing Committee of the Hong Kong Management Association and Vice President of HKMA, mentioned in his speech of thanks that to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Hong Kong Management Association, the organizing committee has planned a series of meaningful activities, including the HKMA 65th Anniversary “Together·Grateful·Race Day” event; the annual summit themed “Excellence and Innovation, Growth and Win-Win”, sharing 12 inspiring stories from Hong Kong; a series of short video interviews with business leaders aimed at equipping the younger generation to embrace future opportunities; and the establishment of the HKMA 65th Anniversary Talent Development Fund, with a grant of one million HKD to support one hundred working individuals in continuous education. These activities highlight HKMA's commitment to promoting excellence in management and nurturing future leaders in Hong Kong.

On the occasion of reviewing the sixty-five-year journey of HKMA, Ms. Hu Zhijun, President of the Hong Kong Management Association, expressed her heartfelt gratitude to Professor Yeng Ka Pak GBS JP, Chairman of HKMA, the three Vice Chairpersons Professor Lai Wai Si, Mr. Cheng Shan Qiang, Mr. Jiang Dong Qiang, all Honorary Chairpersons, past councils, committee members, and every colleague from all sectors who have cooperated closely with HKMA, generously sponsored, selflessly contributed, and actively participated. She stated that over the past sixty-five years, HKMA has been committed to promoting excellence in management development in Hong Kong and the surrounding areas. We hold nine management competitions each year, aimed at setting industry benchmarks, sharing successful experiences from award winners, and promoting continuous progress in the industry. Looking ahead, HKMA will continue to enhance the management profession and make greater contributions to the business community and society.

At the anniversary gala, the HKMA awarded honorary memberships to eight organizations. The honorary membership is granted to outstanding organizations invited by the HKMA to become members. This year, a total of eight organizations received the honorary membership, including:

AsiaWorld-Expo Management Limited

Dachanghang Group Co., Ltd.

HSBC Insurance

Hong Kong East Hospital

Huawei International Company Limited

SF Holding Co., Ltd.

Tan Zai International Limited

Tencent Holdings Limited

The 2025 HKMA Sustainable Development Awards ceremony was successfully held that evening. In view of the increasing importance of sustainable development, the HKMA launched the first Hong Kong Sustainable Development Awards in October 2016, aiming to raise awareness in the business community about the importance of sustainable development, to recognize organizations and individuals who have made significant commitments to sustainable development and achieved excellent results in their business, and to provide a platform for various sectors to observe best practices in sustainable development. This year, a new “Individual Award” category has been added to recognize leaders or experts who have made outstanding contributions to their organizations and to society as a whole.

“Personal Awards” ( rankings are not in order )

“Outstanding Sustainable Development Leader Award” winner

EnviroEvents (ReThink) Limited founder and CEO Mr. Chris Brown

Mr. Zhang Zhenyu, Supervisor of the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA)

“Institutional Awards” ( rankings are not in any particular order )

Institutional Category

Hong Kong Sustainable Development Awards

China Electric Power Holdings Company Limited

Model Award

Cathay Pacific Airways Limited

Huamao Group

China Electrical Power Holdings Company Limited

Crystal World International Group Co., Ltd.

Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited

Hang Seng Bank

Hengji Zhaoye Real Estate Co., Ltd.

Hysan Development Company Limited

Kerry Properties Limited

MTR Corporation

Orient Overseas Container Line Limited

Pacific Shipping Group Co., Ltd.

Shangri-La (Asia) Limited

Wheelock Properties ( Hong Kong ) Limited

Outstanding Award

AXA

STARTEAM Global Limited

Watsons Group (Hong Kong) Limited - Watsons Industry

Jardine Matheson Limited

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Excellence Award

DFI Retail Group

Anle Engineering Group Co., Ltd.

Chow Tai Fook Jewelry

Prosperity Industrial Trust

Fubon Bank ( Hong Kong ) Limited

Hong Kong Red Cross

Nanfeng Group

Nestlé Hong Kong Limited

New World Development Company Limited

Shiseido Hong Kong Limited

East Asia Bank Limited

Outstanding Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Economic Aspects )

Huamao Group

Pacific Shipping Group Co., Ltd.

Outstanding Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Social Aspects )

China Electrical Power Holdings Company Limited

Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited

Excellent Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Environmental Aspect )

DFI Retail Group

Shangri-La (Asia) Limited

East Asia Bank Limited

Most Creative Award

AXA

China Electrical Power Holdings Company Limited

Hong Kong Industrial International Group Limited

Kerry Properties Limited

Special Award for Non-Profit Organizations

Hong Kong Chinese Christian Youth Association

Hong Kong Red Cross

Hong Kong Youth Association

Special Award for Legal Institutions

Hospital Authority

Small and Medium Institutions Group

Hong Kong Sustainable Development Awards

MTR Corporation Limited - The Metropolis Residence

Model Award

EnviroEvents (ReThink) Ltd

Hong Kong Railway Limited - Ying Chui Peninsula

Xinhe Property Management Co., Ltd. ( Golden Coast Mall )

Rome (Metaverse) Group Limited

Outstanding Award

Riskory Consultancy Limited

Ocean Plastic Foundation

Abundant Social Enterprise Association

Excellence Award

Earthero Studio (Earthero Project Limited)

Dialogue in the Dark (Hong Kong) Foundation Limited

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals South Kowloon Lions Club Kindergarten

Outstanding Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Economic Aspects )

EnviroEvents (ReThink) Ltd

Outstanding Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Social Aspects )

Dialogue in the Dark (Hong Kong) Foundation Limited

Fengsheng Social Enterprise Association

Outstanding Sustainable Development Measures Award ( Environmental Aspects )

Ocean Plastic Foundation

Hong Kong Railway Limited - The Whampoa

Xing Group

Most Creative Award

Career Hackers Limited

Ocean Plastic Foundation

Xing Group

Special Award for Non-Profit Organizations

Ocean Plastic Foundation

Kindergarten Special Award

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals South Kowloon Lions Club Kindergarten

The members of the 2025 HKMA Sustainable Development Award Organizing Committee include:

Dr. Li Guoben, Vice Chairman of Lianye Garment Co., Ltd. ( Chairman )

Ms. Chen Yunmei, General Manager of Watsons Industries

Ms. Chen Lijun, General Manager of Degao Beiden

Mr. Zheng Zuying MH, Managing Director of Hongkong Electric Holdings Limited

Ms. Zheng Zaizai, Managing Director of Citibank Hong Kong

Mr. Zhao Qiwen, President of Schneider Electric Hong Kong

Ms. Qiu Yu Jian, former Executive Director and Vice President of Citic Bank (International)

Mr. Kwong Wing Chuen, CEO of Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Limited

Ms. Liu Ruohong, Executive Director and CEO of Digital Telecom Co., Ltd.

Ms. Li Shun'er, Managing Partner of Ernst & Young Hong Kong and Macau

Mr. Liang Ming-tian, Managing Director of FedEx Hong Kong and Macau

Mr. Wei Huaxing, founder and CEO of the Hong Kong Social Venture Fund.

Mr. Niyi Li, Senior Director and Chairman of Greater China at McKinsey Hong Kong

Ms. Su Wan-hsien, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary General of the Hong Kong Red Cross

Ms. Huang Linqueling, the founder of ABC Pathways Group

Mr. Wang Liangxin, Executive Director of Jiabo Global Limited

Mr. Wang Shaoheng, CEO of Jincheng Construction Group JP

Mr. Huang Guangyao, Vice Chairman and Executive Director of K. Wah International Holdings Limited, Hong Kong (

The members of the 2025 HKMA Sustainable Development Awards Judging Committee include:

Dr. Li Guoben, Vice Chairman of Lianye Garment Co., Ltd. ) Chairman (

Ms. Chan Shuk-mei, Director of Sustainable Development Affairs at MTR Corporation

Dr. Zheng Shiyou, Fellow of Arup and Head of Climate Change and Sustainable Development Services for East Asia.

Ms. Jiao Yang, Brand and Corporate Communication Director of Bank of China Group Life Insurance Co., Ltd.

Ms. Fang Yunxuan, Deputy Partner of ESG Sustainable Development at PwC China

Mr. He Haoxian, Director of Sustainable Development at Swire Properties Limited

Ms. Lin Huijun, Senior Director of Sustainability and Communications at Kerry Properties Limited

Dr. Liu Minyi, Founder and Chairman of the Public Welfare Television Station

Mr. Luo Zhaojun, Partner of Sustainable Development at Deloitte China

Ms. Luo Jiefang, Chief Manager of the Group's Sustainable Development Strategy Planning at China Power Holdings Limited.

Professor Lu Yonghong, Director of the Department of Politics and Public Administration at The Chinese University of Hong Kong and Director of the Center for Business Sustainability at the Business School.

Mr. Tan Xinchang, Senior Manager of Environmental Capability Building at Gap Inc.

About the Hong Kong Management Professionals Association

The Hong Kong Management Association ) HKMA ( was established in 1960 as a non-profit professional body dedicated to becoming a leading professional organization that promotes excellence in management development in Hong Kong and the surrounding regions. HKMA's services cover three main areas: management education and training, management services, and membership services. HKMA provides over 2,000 courses and activities for more than 50,000 people each year, nurturing human capital, including bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, diplomas, certificates, distance learning courses, seminars, and workshops in collaboration with top universities worldwide. From multinational corporations to local SMEs, HKMA's diverse activities provide members with a good platform for exchanging opinions, expanding networks, and personal development. Each year, HKMA holds a variety of events such as annual thematic conferences, seminars, workshops, and lectures, inviting outstanding business leaders to share the latest management trends and developments.

To promote best management practices, HKMA holds nine management competitions each year in Hong Kong and mainland China, including the HKMA Best Annual Report Award, HKMA Quality Management Award, HKMA Best Management Training and Development Award, HKMA/ViuTV and NowTV Outstanding Marketing Planning Award, HKMA Sustainable Development Award, HKMA Simulation Business Management Competition, HKMA Outstanding Salesperson Award, HKMA/HKT Global Innovation Award, and the Outstanding Brand Marketing Annual Conference co-organized with the Economic Observer. These events are annual highlights for the business community.