Guest Speaker Series: The Serenade of Achievements

Topic: Networking Soirée – Soaring High: the Life and Career of Pilots

Key Industry: Aviation

Guest Speakers:

• Captain John Joseph De Guzman, General Manager Flying, Hong Kong Airlines
• Captain Stewart Borg, Director, Flight Operations, Metrojet

Honourable Guests: 

• Mr. Calvin Wong, President, 1^st Session of the Executive Committee, HKMUAA
• Mr. Leo Cheng, HKMU Alumni Mentor
• Mr. Mac Kwok, Vice President, 1^st Session of the Executive Committee, HKMUAA

This networking dinner event featured two accomplished pilots who shared their unique journey to the cockpit with our students. In addition, industry leaders from various fields were present to engage in discussions, provide insights on the latest industry developments, and share their entrepreneurial skills.

Venue: The Mira Hong Kong Hotel, Tsim Sha Tsui

Topic: Chinese Culture and Dining Etiquette

Key Industry: F&B and Entrepreneurship

Guest Speaker:

Dr Chung Wai-ping, BBS, MH, JP

• Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tao Heung Holdings Limited
• HKMU Honorary University Fellows

During the event, students had the delightful opportunity to visit the Tao Heung Museum of Food Culture, immersing themselves in the rich history and diverse dining traditions from different eras and locations. Adding to that, Dr. Chung also shared his entrepreneurial journey, invaluable contributions to the Chinese Catering Industry, and the essential elements for starting a successful business.

Venue: Chung’s House, Fo Tan

Topic: Tram-Tastic: A Journey of Discovery Ding Ding

Key Industry: Transportation & Marketing

Guest Speaker:

Mr. Nixon Cheung

• Head of Commercial and Brand, Hong Kong Tramways
• General Manager, tramplus

Honourable Guests: 

• Mr. Leo Cheng, HKMU Alumni Mentor
• Ms. Virginia Choi, JP, Executive Council Member; Advisor, Learning & Development Committee, HKIHRM
• Mr. Mac Kwok, Vice President, 1^st Session of the Executive Committee, HKMUAA
• Mr. Jay Lam, HKMU Alumni Mentor

As Hong Kong Tramways is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, it has also successfully repositioned its image from a historic public transport icon to a vibrant and youthful one, capturing the hearts of many locals and travelers from around the world. The focus of “Tram-Tastic” is to take our participants on a nostalgic journey back to Hong Kong’s old times, delving into the rich history of Ding Ding and the impressive marketing journey of trams.

Venue: The Starview, Causeway Bay