Bob Armstrong, CITP, CMILT, is President of Armstrong Trade and Logistics Advisory Services Inc (ATLAS). He is also President of The Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport in North America (CILTNA). He had also served as President of Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Canada (SCL), President and CEO for the Canadian Association of Importers and Exporters and President of the Association of International Automobile Manufacturers of Canada (AIAMC).

Bob has over 40 years of experience in Global Supply Chain, International Trade, Cross Border Logistics and Customs Regulations and procedures. He has led trade logistics missions to Hong Kong and China, SE Asia and USA, and has extensive experience assisting Canadian companies to find new sources of supply and/or customers for their products while ensuring their goods are moved cost effectively, efficiently with visibility and supply chain resilience to and from global markets. He is a leader in Canada for the Belt and Road Initiative speaking at seminars and leading Canadian Missions to the Belt and Road Summits in Hong Kong. Bob is a known national and international speaker, author, and expert on issues related to International Trade, Cross-Border Logistics, the Global Supply Chain, and Customs and Security issues. He is active on the Board of Directors of the St Lawrence Seaway Management Corporation as Ontario government representative, Ontario Chamber of Commerce (Past-Chair), Hong Kong- Canada Business Association (Past National Chair).

Ms Cissy Chan Ching-sze was appointed as Executive Director, Commercial of Airport Authority of Hong Kong in September 2012.

Ms Chan oversees the commercial development of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). She is responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies and identifying potential high-quality tenants and operators for the airport's commercial portfolio, which spans retail, advertising and aviation logistics. She also leads the commercial division in managing and growing revenue targets while maintaining a high standard of commercial offerings at the airport to enhance the passenger travel experience.

Ms Chan has a wealth of general management experience gained from local and multinational organisations, particularly in partnership development, negotiation and managing commercial alliances. Before joining the Airport Authority, Ms Chan was the Director, Retail Portfolio & Marketing at Hysan Development Company Ltd. Prior to that, she held senior positions in multi-national companies including Reckitt Benckiser (Hong Kong/ Taiwan) and Johnson & Johnson Hong Kong. She is also an MBA graduate from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Ms Chan has profound experience gained from the local and multinational organisations, particularly in Supply Chain Management, Quality Management System and Food Safety. She has been in the Food and Beverage industry for more than 25 years pioneering various food system projects such as traceability and ERP, establishing food safety standards for the organisations and suppliers since the 90s, developing new market in Asia Pacific and managing end to end supply chain operations and cost with McDonald’s Hong Kong, Wendy’s International Ltd, Maxim’s Caterers Ltd and Bloomin’ Brands, Inc.

Ms Chan holds a MBA from the University of Hull. She is an exco member of the International Food Safety Association. She is also a member of the Hong Kong Food & Beverage Industry Advisory Board by GS1 and the Institute for Supply Management.

Thomas Chan joined Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) on May 2015 and is now the Senior Manager for Green Technology Cluster.

Currently, Ir Chan is responsible for the cluster development and market strategy of Green Technology industry development which include Smart Transportation, Smart Building, Renewable Energy and Waste Management. Thomas is responsible for the development of Autonomous Self Driving Vehicle in Science Park and has close relationship with relevant Authority to push forward such development in Hong Kong. He committed to build an ecosystem in Hong Kong to drive development in Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship. He firmly believes that the future of Hong Kong rides on the success of this ecosystem.

Thomas holds an Engineering Degree from the Victoria University of Technology, Australia and an MBA from the City University of Hong Kong. He is a Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers and also served as the President of ASHRAE Hong Kong Branch (2014-2015). Thomas is also a life member of AEE and a Certified Energy Manager.

Mr Anqing Chen is currently working in the SHARELOGIS, is the co-founder & president of the SHARELOGIS. He is also the Chairman and General Manager of Chongqing New-elegance International Logistics Co Ltd.

He graduated from Southwest University of China in 1984 and taught English at Luoqi Middle School in Yubei District of Chongqing. Two years later, he entered Chongqing Yubei District Teachers'Further Education School as an English major teacher. In August 1988, he returned to his alma mater to teach English in the Foreign Language Department. In October 1992, Mr Anqing Chen is engaged in Minsheng international container Co, Ltd as deputy manager of import department; in February 1996, he worked for Chongqing Pacific International Freight Transport Agency Co, Ltd as assistant general manager; in April 1999, at the invitation of BM Shipping Group, Italy, he established “BM Shipping Group in Chongqing office" and served as the chief representative. In September 1999, Chongqing New-elegance Freight Co, Ltd (renamed Chongqing New-elegance International Logistics Co, Ltd in 2009) was established as the chairman and general manager of the company; In addition to its own development, New-elegance International Logistics has also invested in the establishment of Chongqing Waterman Trade Import and Export Co, Ltd, Chongqing New-elegance Customs Co, Ltd, Chongqing Mibe Trade Co, Ltd, Chongqing Miye Express Co, Ltd.

Mr Fox Chu is a Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Hong Kong office, one of the leaders of the travel, transport & logistics practice in Asia. Fox has 20 years of work experience in logistics and technology. He was invited to chair of the panelist of “Ecommerce Logistics” in Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference, and he was interviewed by The Economist and The New York Times to share insights of “Double 11” effect on China logistics. Mr Chu was invited as moderator of Global Port Group (GPG) for 3 consecutive years, chair of a panelist in Asian Logistics and Maritime Conference in 2017, keynote speaker for INTTRA Summit in 2018.

Mr Ken Chung has more than 25 years of experience in international trade and logistics industry and has participated many international and domestic large-scale supply chain management and cold chain logistics development projects. Besides, he has long-term research on food safety projects and has been affirmed by the industry. Mr Chung is active in logistics professional groups and serve the public. The Hong Kong government has appointed Mr Chung a number of important public duties to provide professional advice to the logistics industry and contribute to the community.

At FreightWaves, Dean Croke is active in vehicle telematics, data analytics, data science and standards development for the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). Dean also serves as a Board Member on BiTA. Prior to joining FreightWaves, Dean was Vice President of Data Products at Spireon, where he led the development of high-frequency telematics data products. He also ran Lancer’s long-haul truck insurance business after years as Vice President of Omnitracs Analytics, where he developed data science technologies for transportation companies. Dean was one of the founders of FleetRisk Advisors (which became Omnitracs Analytics) and has 35 years of experience in data analytics, transportation, supply chain management, data mining and insurance risk management.

William Fairclough graduated from Edinburgh University in July 2000 with a degree in business studies. He subsequently worked for Credit Suisse prior to joining H Clarkson & Co in London as a shipbroker in 2002 and relocating to Clarkson Asia Ltd in Hong Kong later that year. During his time at Clarkson Asia Ltd he worked in various roles as a chartering broker, sale and purchase broker and for the group’s in-house shipowing and logistics arm. In 2006, William left Clarksons as a founding member and director of Mandarin Shipping Limited and in 2008 joined Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Ltd. In 2016 William became Chief Commercial Officer and a member of the board of Directors of Wah Kwong.

As of January 1st, 2017, Mike Fang is appointed as Vice President, Head of Greater China and is based in Shanghai, China.

Before this appointment, he was the Head of Sales in Greater China, Head of East & Central China and North China before three China Clusters and Taiwan were merged into Great China Cluster in Jan 2016.

Mr Fang came on-board “the Blue Ship” as a Sales Representative in 1994 and was quickly promoted to Sales Manager during the same year. He then held a variety of management positions across several locations in China. He also served as Key Client Director for Maersk Inc in the United States from 2006 to 2008.

More than 22 years of practical experience in sales and management in Maersk Line have formed a solid foundation for his current position. His diverse working experience accumulated from working all over China and overseas has provided him with an in-depth and localized know-how, a globalized perspective, and a keen insight into the shipping industry.

Mr Fang graduated from the Hua Zhong University of Science & Technology with a Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering in 1992 and earned an Executive MBA from the exclusive China Europe International Business School (CEIBS) in 2004.

Ms Margaret Fong is the Executive Director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) since 1 October 2014. With a global network of over 40 offices, Ms Fong heads this international team whose mission is to create and facilitate opportunities in global trade for Hong Kong-based companies. She joined the HKTDC in 2010 as Deputy Executive Director, responsible for the international promotion of Hong Kong’s product and service industries and the Council’s office network worldwide.

Ms Fong has worked in a variety of public service posts, beginning her career as an Administrative Officer with the Hong Kong Government. From 1997 to 1999, she served as Deputy Director-General in the Washington Economic and Trade Office of the Hong Kong SAR Government.

She was Deputy Secretary for Transport from 1999 to 2004, Director-General of the Washington Economic and Trade Office from 2004 to 2006, and Commissioner for Economic and Trade Affairs, USA, from 2006 to 2008, representing the Hong Kong SAR Government in the United States. Before joining the HKTDC, Ms Fong was the Commissioner for Tourism from November 2008 to the end of 2009. She is a graduate of the University of Hong Kong.

Ms Fong is a member of the Aviation Development and Three-runway System Advisory Committee, the Hong Kong Maritime Industry Council, the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, the Hong Kong Logistics Development Council, the Hong Kong Tourism Board, and the Financial Services Development Council.

Giovanni Gavarone was born in Genoa to a family with a strong maritime background. Over his 18 years in shipping, Giovanni held senior positions in Banchero Costa and Heidenreich Marine (Heidmar) before joining Penfield Marine in 2013 as Managing Director of its UK office and its tanker pools. Giovanni is a board member of Crystal Maritime Trading (Malta) Ltd.

Sebastien Gendron co-founded TransPod in 2015 and brings more than 15 years of experience in leading engineering teams within global transportation firms such as Bombardier, Safran S.A., and Airbus. Entrepreneur with a major objective to develop a fifth mode of transport - hyperloop - as an alternative to existing means relatively expensive, slow and harmful to the environment. Sebastien has a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO and Aix Marseille University in France.

Fergus Gifford is a Sale and Purchase, and Newbuilding broker at Arrow in Hong Kong. Having previously spent three years with Arrow in London, he has now worked in Hong Kong since early 2015. Born in London, he studied at Edinburgh University and has spent half his life in Asia, dividing his time between Tokyo, Kobe and Hong Kong.

Ms Ho has been working in supply chain arena since early 90s responsible to introduce and manage Asia Pacific supply chain management for leading multinational companies. She leads the companies to drive continuous adjustment on supply chain management in order to meet different market needs, different channels needs for driving the company's growth. Ms Ho current position is the Principal Consultant for GS1 Hong Kong, a worldwide supply chain standards body, leading the team to provide supply chain management trainings, manage APEC or local government supply chain initiatives as well as manage supply chain consultancy services. She is also the Global Trainer for GS1 Global, responsible for training Asia Pacific Regions on global standards.

Since 90s, Ms Ho has set up Asia Pacific supply chain management for various multi-national corporations. She has introduced supply chain strategies from procurement balancing, production optimization, value-added logistics and efficient customer services level. The standard amongst Asian countries such as Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia，Singapore and China has been uplifted, processes have been optimized and support sales growth. Ms Ho currently leading the supply chain consultancy team, has been trained over 800 trainees, spoke over supply chain for government, industry associations or companies, supported various government projects and different cross countries supply chain improvement projects. She is also lecturing at the University of Hong Kong and Vocation Training Council on supply chain and logistics management.

Ms Ho obtained Master in Industrial Logistics, APICS SCOR Professional (SCOR-P), Registered Lean Leader，Project Management Professional. Ms Ho is also core members of ECR Hong Kong, Government Trade Consultation Group, Consumer Liaison Group and Food Safety Consortium.

Jack represents the fourth generation of a family shipping business legacy dating back to Charles Eddie Hsu, who founded Eddie Steamship in Shanghai nearly a century ago. His late grandfather, V. K. Eddie Hsu founded Oak Steamship Company Limited in Hong Kong in 1961. In 1992, Jack's father, Steve established Oak Maritime (Hong Kong) Inc Limited, which has become the corporate headquarters of the Oak Maritime Group ('the Group'). The Group manages a diversified portfolio of assets, including its core business of shipping, consisting of 20 bulkers and tankers with an aggregate tonnage in excess of 3.5 million deadweight tonnes, and an average age of about 7.6 years.

Jack is currently Managing Director of Oak Maritime (Hong Kong) Inc Limited, President of Sincere Navigation Corporation (which is the Hsu family controlled stock-listed company in Taiwan), and CEO of OSS Capital (which is the Family Office). Jack is also Chairman of Hong Kong Shipowners Association, and has been a member of the Members' Representative Committee of Britannia Steam Ship Insurance Association Limited since 2003. He also served as Chairman to International Ship-Owners Alliance of Canada (ISAC) from 2005 to 2007.

2009: Served as Vice President of Guangdong Logistics & Supply Chain Association.

2010-present: Serves as Managing Director of TONGYU LOGISTICS (ZHUHAI) CO, LTD.

Adhering to the vision of Nam Kwong Group that bases itself in Macau and serves Macau, it actively develops distribution business for Macau, and boosts the construction of a cross-border supply chain service platform for Zhuhai and Macau, vigorously providing cross-border e-commerce supply chain services for SMEs in Macau.

Concurrently serves as an executive director and legal representative of NAMKWONG LOGISTICS (ZHUHAI FREE TRADE ZONE) CO, LTD, and executive director and legal representative of ZHUHAI NAMKWONG CUSTOMS DECLARATION CO, LTD since July 2018.

Serves as Vice President of Guangdong Bonded Area Association since May 2018.

Jerramy Hu (Yabing) - Senior Vice President of LF Logistics (China) Co, Ltd. More than 20 years logistics industry experience covering strategy development, distribution network study, solution design, project implementation and operation management. Lead global, Asia and China Distribution projects set up with crossing electronic, chemical, auto and consumer products. In past 6 years, more focus on China E commence and Asia distribution business development.

Tim Huxley is the Chairman of Mandarin Shipping Limited, a Hong Kong based shipping investment company. Mr Huxley has spent the whole of his working life in the shipping industry, initially joining Clarksons, the world’s leading shipbroking and shipping services company, in 1982 as a graduate trainee and subsequently spending twenty four years with the company, the majority in Hong Kong. In 2006, Mr Huxley established Mandarin Shipping Limited prior to taking on the role of CEO at Wah Kwong between 2008 - 2016.

Mr Huxley is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers and a former Vice Chairman of the Hong Kong Shipowners Association.

Parash Jain joined HSBC in 2006 and is the Global Head of Shipping and Ports Equity Research and the Head of Transport Research, Asia Pacific. Based in Hong Kong, Parash has been directly covering the Asia marine sector (including logistics) since 2009 and is responsible for developing regional and global products in conjunction with other transport analysts. In his time at HSBC, he has also covered Asia small- and mid-cap companies. He is registered with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and has a bachelor's degree in commerce.

Rahul Kapoor is a Senior Analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, covering transportation sector including shipping, shipyards, airlines and logistics. Prior to joining Bloomberg Intelligence, Rahul was the head of Drewry Financial Research Services Ltd. He led Drewry’s financial research team covering global maritime equities and credit. His coverage has spanned multiple geographies with maritime sectors and companies covered across the US, Europe and Asia. He also worked as Lead Equity Analyst - Asia Shipping at RS Platou Markets (Asia) and was Associate - Equity Research, Asia Ex Japan Transportation at Nomura.

Rahul holds a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering from BITS Pilani, India, and a Postgraduate in Management from IMI, New Delhi, India.

Mr Kelley is the Vice President of Operations at MSA Security.

He is a 24-year veteran of the Connecticut State Police Department, Mr Kelley served as Commanding Officer/Executive Officer of the Connecticut State Police Emergency Services Unit which was comprised of the Tactical Team, Bomb Squad, Weapons of Mass Destruction Response Unit, Dive Team, Canine Unit, and Aviation Unit.

While serving as the Commanding Officer, Mr Kelley was responsible for coordinating the State and Federal response to WMD/Bombing events for the public and private sectors, with the goal of protecting state citizens and assets from injury and damage.

As a Bomb Squad commander, he was a member of the Joint Terrorism Task Force. He is a subject matter expert for the National Center for Security and Preparedness in the area of Advanced Active Shooter and IED Response for First Responders and Investigators.

He has also traveled to active shooter sites and met with first responders and survivors from some of this country’s worst active shooter incidents including: Aurora CO, Newtown CT, Tucson AZ, Sikh Temple in Wisconsin, Virginia Tech, Chardon High School, Chardon OH.

Kelvin KO is currently the Group Vice President and Head of Logistics Technology of the BPS Global. Kelvin is a seasoned professional in logistic operations and process innovation. Throughout his 25+ years serving the logistic industry, he has planned, set up and managed a number of state-of-the-art logistic facilities focusing on automation and process innovation, including the Cathay Pacific Cargo Terminal, the DHL Central Asia Hub, and a number of key express sorting hubs and logistic facilities for SF Express and DHL Express.

Kelvin holds a bachelor degree in Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. He is a founding member of the Logistic and Transport Division of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, and is a Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Institution of Transport and Logistics. He is also the Chairman of the Logistics Industry Training Advisory Committee, under the Education Bureau of Hong Kong SAR Government.

Nicholas Kwan, Director of Research of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), a statutory body set up in 1966 to promote Hong Kong’s external business. Nick’s team includes about 30 economists and research professionals, providing macro-economic and business research support to the HKTDC and its various stakeholders.

Nick was formerly the Asia Chief Economist and Head of Research of Standard Chartered Bank. Earlier, Nick worked at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), specializing in macro-economic and policy research, and was the Asia Pacific Regional Chief Economist of Merrill Lynch. Nick is an economics graduate of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, with an MBA from Warwick University in the UK and was a Chartered Financial Analyst.

Mr Andy Kwok, graduated his Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering at Guangxi University in 1994, and a year after he continued a higher education in International Finance Management. Within the same year, he joined the P&O Nedlloyd Lines PONL, served as a field operator and then business manager. With three years of experience and practical study in Shenzhen, Andy registered Zhen Yang Logistics Co, Ltd in Nanning in year of 2000. At present, he is the CEO of Zhen Yang Logistics Group and also the executive director of both Guangxi and China Road and Transport Association.

His bold and innovative business mindset, had led the team to obtain the dealership of the world's three well-known liner companies, APL, MAERSK and MSC in 2003; became one of the first batch of enterprises which authorized to operate Direct Cross Border Truck between China and Vietnam in 2012; In 2015, the company was given the project of Drop and Pull transport with dumping trailers transportation by The Ministry of Transportation of China; Getting the Multi-modal Transport Project issued by The Ministry of Transportation in year 2016.The company has achieved immense growth at an average of 20% per year over past 10 years.

Mrs Carrie Lam joined the Administrative Service of the Hong Kong Government in August 1980 and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 in September 2006. She became a Principal Official on July 1, 2007 when she was appointed Secretary for Development. She was appointed Chief Secretary for Administration on July 1, 2012.

Mrs Lam has served the public for more than 36 years in 20 public service positions including Director of Social Welfare, Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands (Planning and Lands), Director-General of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London, Permanent Secretary for Home Affairs, Secretary for Development and Chief Secretary for Administration.

Mrs Lam was elected as the Fifth-Term Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region on March 26, 2017, and was officially appointed to this position by the Central People’s Government on March 31, 2017 to assume office on July 1, 2017.

Mrs Lam is married and has two sons.

After graduating from university, Mr LAU joined the Royal Hong Kong Police Force in 1979 as an Inspector of Police. He attended the Stanford University Executive Program in 1998. During his distinguished and highly successful Police career, he had participated in many major security operations including the Atlanta (USA) Olympics in 1996, WTO Ministerial Conference 6 in 2005 and Beijing Olympics in 2008. He joined AVSECO in May 2010 as Deputy Executive Director, after he retired from the Police Force in 2009 in the rank of Assistant Commissioner.

After he took over the post of Executive Director of AVSECO in June 2013, Mr Lau, through dynamic management and thoughtful leadership, has brought about a major paradigm shift within the organisation. He has made significant contributions in many aspects including reinforcing AVSECO’s status as a world-class aviation security service provider, strengthening corporate governance, enhancing staff development opportunities and improving financial stability. At present, one of his major priorities is to provide support to the industry and government in meeting the ICAO 2021 enhanced cargo screening requirements.

Vivien Lau was appointed the Managing Director of Hacis in October 2012. Hacis is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hactl to provide integrated logistics support services. Vivien is holding a concurrent post as Executive Director of Hactl, overseeing the commercial and business development strategies.

Hactl is one of the world’s leading air cargo terminals providing services to more than 100 airlines and 1000 freighter forwarders. Operating since 1976, Hactl was first established to support the import, export and transshipment of air cargo in Hong Kong, and has contributed to the growth of air cargo logistics of Hong Kong and Southern China for over 40 years.

Hacis provides value-added logistics services including cross-border road feeder services and e-commerce logistics solutions. Hacis’ SuperLink China Direct offer customs-bonded trucking services that connect Hong Kong to Southern China with cargo depots in Shenzhen, Gaugnzhou, Dongguan, Xiamen, Fuzhou, Nansha etc.

Vivien joined Jardine Matheson Group as Executive Trainee since 2000, and has held various managerial positions. She has worked in aviation-related business over 12 years, including ground handling services, air cargo and logistics.

Mr Byron Lee has more than 45 years of experience in shipping, freight forwarding and logistics business. Mr Byron Lee was elected as the Chairman of Hong Kong Sea Transport and Logistics Association from 2013 to 2014 and re-elected as a Chairman from 2017 to 2018. He was a member of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board between 1 May 2017 and 31 March 2018, a member of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council Logistics Services Advisory Committee between 1 April 2013 and 31 March 2017, and an institutional member of the Hong Kong Port Development Council between 1 January 2013 and 31 December 2016.

Mr Byron Lee, founded the CGL group which include China Global Lines Ltd and CGL Flying Fish Logistics (Shanghai) Ltd in 1999 & 2005 respectively, Mr Byron Lee is Chairman and chief executive officer of the CGL group. He is responsible for corporate strategic planning and overall business development of CGL group.

Mr Byron Lee obtained a Diploma in Management Studies jointly awarded by Hong Kong Polytechnic (which is currently known as the Hong Kong Polytechnic University) and Hong Kong Management Association in Hong Kong in June 1985. Mr Byron Lee then obtained the Honorary Doctorate of Management from Lincoln University in California of the US in September 2010.

Mr Ronald Lee is Sales and Marketing Director of Grand Dragon Group, China. He started his career in Swire Shipping Agency, then served P&O Containers, P&O Nedlloyd Container Line, DHL, Maersk Line and Demco for Trade Manger and management position in various business departments. He has been working Grand Dragon Group since 2008 and responsible for a supply chain design, build and execute for chemical commodities, electronic component, cross border e-commerce and cold chain services.

Dato Lim Jock Hoi was the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Brunei Darussalam since 2006.

During his tenure, he served as Brunei Darussalam’s Senior Official for the ASEAN Economic Community Pillar (SEOM), APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) and the ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting). He was a member of the High Level Task Force on ASEAN Economic Integration (HLTF-EI) since 2001, serving as the HLTF-EI Chair in 2017. He was Brunei Darussalam’s Chief Negotiator for the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP), as well as for the P4, precursor to the TPP negotiations. Previously, he was also the Co-Chair during the negotiations for the ASEAN-Australia-New Zealand Free Trade Area (AANZFTA), and also served as Brunei Darussalam’s Chief Negotiator for the Brunei Darussalam-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (BJEPA).

From June 2011-2017, he was the Chairman of the Governing Board of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). He was also on the External Advisory Board for the ASEAN 2030 Study being undertaken by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).

He entered the Government Service as an education officer in 1977 and served as principal of a Secondary School from 1981 – 1985. From February 2001 – July 2005, he was appointed as Director-General, International Relations and Trade Development, Ministry of Industry and Primary Resources. In September 2005, he was appointed as Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade.

He graduated from the City of London Polytechnic in BSc (Hons) Economics in 1976 and received his Post Graduate Certificate of Education in 1977.

He was awarded The Most Honourable Order of Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei, second Class (DPMB) in 2007. He is married with two sons.

Mr Willy Lin is Chairman of The Hong Kong Shippers’ Council as well as Hong Kong Productivity Council. Mr Lin is a member of the HKSAR’s Logistics Development Council, Maritime and Port Board, Trade and Industry Advisory Board under the Trade and Industry Department, and Manpower Development Committee of Labour and Welfare Bureau. He is also Honorary Chairman of Textile Council of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Exporters’ Association, and Hong Kong Knitwear Exporters’ & Manufacturers’ Association.

Mr Lin is a Member of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Committee of Jieyang, Guangdong.

Of his overseas affiliations, Mr Lin is Honorary Consul for the Slovak Republic in Hong Kong and Macao, member of the Board of Overseers of Babson College of the US, his alma mater, and Honorary Trade Advisor to the Ministry of Commerce of Thailand.

Mr Lin is Managing Director of Milo’s Knitwear (International) Ltd and CEO of Dongguan Tangxia Futung Knitwear Factory Ltd, and Non-Executive Director of Top Form International Ltd.

Ross Lockie has worked in the security and aviation security field for the past 25 years. Mr Lockie is the ICAO Regional Officer, Aviation Security & Facilitation for Asia & Pacific. Prior to taking on his current position, he spent 12 years as the Technical Coordinator/Team Leader with ICAO’s Universal Security Audit Programme and immediately prior to joining the ICAO APAC Office, was seconded to work with the United Nations Security Council’s Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (UN CTED) based in New York City. Before joining ICAO, Mr Lockie served as a Security Operations Manager with the Aviation Security Company Limited (AVSECO Ltd) at the Hong Kong International Airport and prior to working in the aviation security field, served with the Royal Hong Kong Police Force. Mr Lockie is a native of Scotland, UK and holds an M.A. (Philosophy, Politics and Economics) from the University of Glasgow.

Mr LUO Zengqing is member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the Administrative Committee of Hengqin New Area (Zhuhai Hengqin New Area of China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone).

Mr Graeme Murray is the Managing Director of Snape Shipping Limited and a Container Shipping Consultant. Before that, he was the Global Managing Director – Container Chartering for the Clarksons Platou group.

Mr Murray joined H Clarkson & Co in 1975 as part of the Broker Training scheme. Seconded to Afromar Johannesbug in 1976 where he worked both bulkers and liners for various accounts including Island View Shipping in its infancy and the Unicorn group. He returned to London in 1977 and continued to follow the liner markets where in the 80's he was the exclusive broker for the Mexican National line, TMM. This was the period where he made many of his liner contacts within the German market.

He was appointed by Clarksons to form and lead their own Container team in the early 90's, which he did and successfully grew over the next 20 years. He retired in April 2015 as Global Managing Director for Chartering with teams in London, Hamburg, Singapore and Shanghai. He was an executive director of Clarksons.

Mr Andy Ng is the Chief Operating Officer of InterMax Logistics Solution Limited (InterMax is a member and shareholder of NSWL-New Silk Way Logistics Consortium, specializes in Rail-Freight multimodal transport operation in One Belt One Road Logistics development). Overlooking the businesses and operation development in Hong Kong and South China Region.

Andy has comprehensive experiences in Global Logistics Industry for over 30 years. Before joining InterMax organization, Andy was the General Manager for Hellmann Worldwide Logistics of South China. He specializes in strategic planning and SCM development covering both Bonded & Non-Bonded Logistics Platform in China.

During the years in Logistics Industry, Andy has well experience involved in TSR (Trans-Siberian Railway) Transport, Beverage & Wine Logistics, Perishable & Cool Chain Logistics; Project Cargo & etc.

Wilson is a Senior Manager at the Fintech Facilitation Office (FFO) of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He is a key member of some of the major research projects of the office, such as the research and application of Distributed Ledger Technology and Cybersecurity Fortification Initiative. He also manages and strengthens mainland China - Hong Kong relationship for the FFO.

Prior to joining the HKMA, Wilson was a director at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu, leader in information technology audit and cyber security consulting. He has 20 years of IT and consulting experience in various industries, including banking, insurance, manufacturing and retail.

Wilson is a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Chartered Public Accountant with the Board of Accountancy, New Hampshire of The United States. He holds a Bachelor Degree of Business Administration (Information System) from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

John Michael Radziwill is the Chief Executive Officer of C Transport Maritime S.A.M. (since 2010) a third party ship manager active in the dry bulk market. C Transport Maritime, formed in 2004, manages over 100 bulk carriers and employs over 80 people all based in Monaco. Its main activities are chartering, operations, technical management and FFA trading. Prior to becoming CEO Mr Radziwill served in the commercial department as a Capesize freight trader from 2005 to 2006 and as the head of the sale and purchase division from 2006 through 2010. Between 2013 and 2016 Mr Radziwill also served on the Board of Directors of Euronav, a publicly listed tanker owner operator. Previous employers include H Clarkson & Co Ltd, Seascope Insurance Services Ltd and Ceres Hellenic. Today, Mr Radziwill also serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of GoodBulk Ltd, a ship owning company active in the dry bulk segment and listed on the Norwegian OTC market under the symbol BULK.

Keith Reardon was appointed Senior Vice-President, Consumer Product Supply Chain Growth, in August 2018, based in Toronto. He is responsible for the execution and expansion of CN’s intermodal and automotive businesses, leading the commercial teams and non-rail operations in his supply chains, and adapting all last-mile services for customers. Mr Reardon oversees all aspects of the company’s domestic and international intermodal and automotive activities, as well as freight forwarding services in North America and Asia, and CN’s regional sales groups.

Prior to his appointment, he had been Vice-President of Intermodal and Automotive since January of 2017. In 2012, Mr Reardon was named Vice-President of Intermodal Services. In 2009, Mr Reardon was appointed Vice-President of Supply Chain Solutions, where he was responsible for the Automotive and Iron Ore business units and CN’s non-rail transportation services including transloading, freight forwarding and warehousing, just to name a few. He also directed many supply chain and business development initiatives for CN – working closely with CN customers and partners. Previously, he was Assistant Vice-President of CN Transloading Operations, where he managed more than 80 CN-owned warehousing and distribution facilities.

Passionate about logistics, Mr Reardon has more than 25 years of experience in the field; he also held senior positions with outside firms in the world of logistics for a number of years. Mr Reardon holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and an MBA from the University of North Florida.

Karen Reddington is President of Asia Pacific Division of FedEx Express, the world’s largest express transportation company.

In this role, which Reddington took up in January 2015, she heads up Asia Pacific from its headquarters in Hong Kong. Reddington is responsible for leading the FedEx Express business across the region, including overall planning and implementation of corporate strategies and operations across more than 30 countries and territories with about 29,000 employees.

Reddington’s career with FedEx Express began in 1997 as an Operations Research Advisor in Hong Kong. In 2002, she was appointed Managing Director, Network Planning. In 2007, she assumed the role of Managing Director of Planning and Engineering.

Most recently, Reddington was Regional Vice President, South Pacific. She served in that role between 2011 and 2014.

Reddington is currently serving as the Board Chair of JA Asia Pacific as well as being on the Board of Governors of JA Worldwide. In addition, she serves as the Secretary of the International Women’s Forum and also sits on the Board of Governors of the America Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong.

James has worked for the Maersk Group for 17 years and has been in his current role as Chief Commercial Officer Greater China for 1.5 years. His latest role prior to this appointment was Chief Commercial Officer South China.

James joined Maersk Logistics in 2001 and has taken various commercial management positions in Korea, Copenhagen, UK, Singapore, and has worked in Hong Kong for 5 years.

James’ background is in solution sales and vertical management. Currently, James holds responsibility for all sales in Greater China including a sales force of over 210 people.

James is British, married and has 2 sons.

Steve Saxon is a Partner in McKinsey & Company’s Shanghai office. Steve joined McKinsey in London in 2000, and transferred to Asia in 2005. He is a core member of our transport, infrastructure and logistics practice, focusing on networked transportation businesses – notably shipping and ports.

Steve is a leading expert on container shipping, and has worked with over five container lines globally on topics ranging from vessel operations, strategy, bunker consumption, intermodal rail and sales.

Some of his recent work includes:
• Led the development of a distinctive strategy for a global container shipping line, building out for industry supply and demand dynamics to identify a differentiated strategy for the carrier to achieve above industry average returns.
• Recommended a Group bulk shipping strategy for a major international conglomerate, aggregating volumes across multiple companies and leading to USD 20 million+ a year in savings.
• Supported a leading port operator on developing its strategy to maximize value from its existing assets, and supporting regional and international expansion.
• Helped a Asia-based container shipping line in cost reduction across the business, with particular focus on improving fuel and terminal efficiency.
• Supported a leading global container shipping line on improving its interactions with a rail partner to maximize joint value. Work included developing a distinctive point of view on the impact of the Panama Canal on future trade flows.
• Led a due diligence process for a potential merger of two large container shipping lines.

Outside McKinsey, Steve has worked for the UK finance ministry and civil service. He has a first-class MA in Computer Science from Cambridge University, and an MBA with distinction from INSEAD in France and Singapore.

Alaina Shum joined Airport Authority Hong Kong in March 2010 where she held various senior management positions including her current role as General Manager, Aviation Logistics in charge of airside support services (including air cargo) and General Manager, Terminal 2 & Landside. She has also been appointed as Director of Hong Kong - Zhuhai Airport Management Company Limited from June 2010 to July 2014, a joint venture of Airport Authority Hong Kong and Zhuhai Airport. She is currently a member of the HKTDC Logistics Services Advisory Committee.

Alaina has more than 20 years of working experience in various industries including transportation, airlines, freight forwarding & logistics. Before joining Airport Authority Hong Kong, Alaina served United Parcel Services as its Senior Director, Business Development Asia Pacific. Prior to that, she gained substantial management experience in multinational companies while holding senior positions at DHL (Exel) in Asia Pacific and Cathay Pacific in Hong Kong with responsibility for business development and strategic marketing.

Alaina holds a Bachelor Degree in Commerce, Finance, Economics and Actuarial Science from University of Toronto and an MBA Degree in AGSM (Australian Graduate School of Management) from University of Sydney.

Over his 24 years career Derek has successfully undertaken numerous roles in commercial and operational functions of the business. This experience across the business and industry has seen him effectively engage customers and internal colleagues to identify the needs and generate value.

In recent years Derek has had several management positions in customer service, line management and sales, and previous to this role the Australian Sales Director based in Sydney. Moving to Hong Kong in Jan 2016 to join the regional team, Derek took up the role with the goal to improve the value of our key client programme to our customers, to ensure a consistent and strong growth of business together.

The Maersk Line Key Client programme aims to build a partnership with our core key clients, with a long term view to how we can generate value together, in a sustainable and profitable manner.

Dr Martin Stopford is a graduate of Oxford University and has a PhD in International Economics from London University. During his 45 years in the Maritime Industry he has held positions as Director of Business Development at British Shipbuilders; Global Shipping Economist with Chase Manhattan Bank N.A.; Chief Executive of Lloyds Maritime Information Services and Executive Director of Clarksons PLC.

Dr Stopford is Non-Executive President of Clarkson Research Services Limited (CRSL) and Director of MarEcon Ltd, an e-learning business. He is visiting Professor at Cass Business School, Dalian Maritime University and Newcastle University and has an Honorary Doctorate from Solent University. His publications include “Maritime Economics” 3rd Ed, the widely-used shipping textbook (2009), now translated into Japanese, Greek, Portuguese, Turkish and Chinese. Also, many papers on shipping economics and ship finance.

He received various awards: Lloyds List Lifetime Achievement Award 2010; Seatrade Global Shipping Personality of the Year 2013; Onassis Prize for Shipping 2015, and Capital Link Shipping Leadership Award 2016.

Su Dengying (Roger) is Executive General Manager of Cainiao Global, responsible for Tmall Overseas supply chain management and logistics business. Roger is a veteran in international logistics and supply chain management. Among his 20+ years professional experiences, Roger assumed varied responsibilities including cargo management in airlines, industry vertical solutions in express company. Before assuming the current position, Roger was responsible for AliExpress logistics solutions, and global smart network planning and operations.

In January 2018, with nearly 25 years of experience in supply chain management and operations management, Alexandre Tarini joined Olymel’s team as Vice President for the Logistics sector.

As part of his duties, Alexandre Tarini is responsible for planning the production of all plants, purchasing meat, packaging and dry matter, distribution centers, inventory management and local, national and international transport. He is also responsible for customer service, for which he focuses on excellence.

Prior to joining Olymel, he has distinguished himself in various industries such as fermented beverages, fruits and vegetables, dairy products, meats and pharmaceuticals, for leading organizations such as Lallemand Inc., MolsonCoors and Metro Richelieu.

He has successfully completed many achievements such as the negotiation of collective agreements, the establishment of a logistics division in Europe, the construction of distribution centers and the merging of distribution networks, to name but a few. He has used his rich expertise acquired during his career, to develop strong professional relationships with our business partners as well as our internal and external customers.

Birth Year: 1957

1988　 The Seibu Department Stores, Ltd　Manager of Division of Global Development & Chief Secretary of The Seibu Department Stores, Ltd

2008　 Yamato Transport Co, Ltd 　Account Executive of Division of Global Business Development

2016 Yamato Transport Co, Ltd Executive Officer, Office of International Strategy Development & External Affairs

2017 from April Yamato Holdings Co, Ltd Senior Executive Officer, Global Strategic Planning and Development & Group Cold Chain Platform Development

And Yamato Global Logistics Japan Co, Ltd Chairman

Dr Henriette Van Niekerk is a London-based Director and accomplished Global Head of Dry Bulk Freight Market Analysis at Clarksons Platou where she has been since April 2005.

Clarksons Platou, a FTSE 250 company, is a global leader of maritime brokerage and investment banking.

Henriette leads vital innovation in gathering and analysing dry bulk shipping market intelligence essential to such a diversified business and serves many multi-national clients around the world. Her experience is wide-ranging across the lifecycle of ships, from financing through to procurement, trading and demolition.

Prior to joining Clarksons, she consulted in maritime transport matters for the South African government. She also instituted and lead the Unit for Maritime Studies at the University of Stellenbosch in South Africa in collaboration with international universities to enhance student’s perspective and to explore synergies.

In her free time, she enjoys exercising, reading, theatre and travelling.

WANG Wei is a PhD in Economics and the Director General and researcher of Institute of Market Economy, Development Research Center of the State Council, PRC as well as a State Council-Recognized expert for special allowance. She is an expert at National inter-ministerial joint conference of modern logistics, an expert in e-commerce development at the Ministry of Commerce and the vice president of China Society of Logistics. She is also a professor and mentor of PhD students of Renmin University of China and University of International Business and Economics.

Mrs WANG has been engaged in many years’ research on policies concerning market and price, circulation and logistics, and service economy. She has undertaken and participated in dozens of major projects entrusted by the State Council and commissioned by relevant departments. Her research results have won her innumerable State Council leaders’ acknowledgements and national research awards for supporting the establishment of national medium- and long-term development plans, major policies as well as industry development.

Mr Wang Yupei is the chairman of The CCI Eurasia Land Bridge Logistics Development Co, Ltd and the strategic director of Development & Construction Co, Ltd of Chongqing Western Modern Logistics Industry Park and Chongqing Railway Port Logistics Development Co, Ltd.

With Extensive years of experience in railway engineering construction and railway logistics, he has held l senior leadership role at No. 22 Bureau of China Railways Group. He is also a senior engineer, a registered constructor and a senior international professional manager.

Mr Kent Wong Siu-Kee is the Managing Director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Limited (“the Group”), a Hong Kong Main Board Listed Company. He is a member of the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee of the Company and is responsible for the strategic planning and overall management of the Group.

Mr Wong is also a chairman of executive committee of the Hong Kong Jewellers' & Goldsmiths' Association Ltd, a board member of the World Diamond Council and a vice chairman of the Gems & Jewelry Trade Association of China.

Mr Wong was awarded Director of The Year Awards 2015 by The Hong Kong Institute of Directors and named as “CEO of the Year/Luxury/Asia” at the 2016 IAIR Awards presentation ceremony held by International Alternative Investment Review. He was also named as “Asia's Best CEO (Investor Relations)” by Corporate Governance Asia, an authoritative regional journal on corporate governance, at its 7th Asian Excellence Award 2017.

Mr Steve Wong joined Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation as Senior Manager of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Cluster in 2017. His focus is on FinTech and Blockchain and is responsible for supporting the development of the ICT cluster as well as our partner companies in the HKSTP ecosystem.

Steve has over 18 years of experience in business technology and technology risk management with proven leadership track record. Prior to joining HKSTP, he was previously an information risk management leader of a leading global insurance company, managing the technology risk management program in Asia region. Steve also had broad leadership experience in managing Information Technology organization in financial service industry, delivering large scale system migration project as well as managing multi-million dollar IT budget for the organization.

As the Vice President of SF Express Overseas Region, Suken has 15 years international logistics experience. Prior to joining SF Express, Suken has taken the leadership in international logistics solutions in DHL, TNT and Winit Cooperation.

Suken has earned his Bachelor Degree of Business at Massey University and Bachelor Degree of Commerce and Administration at Victoria University.

Yang Haifeng, Vice President of Supply Chain Value Management, is responsible for the overall supply chain management of logistics group and the opening of supply chain capacity to external merchants.

More than 17 years of marketing and supply chain management experience, including online and offline channels, more than nine years of working experience in the publishing industry.

In 2010, he joined Jingdong group to participate in the building and line of book business team and held General Manager of Library and Cultural Department.

He has worked in People's Literature Publishing House, Amazon China and other units successively.

Mr Yochai joined Zim in 2011 with a long record of senior managerial experience in shipping and logistics. Before his current position, Nissim Yochai served as ZIM’s VP Corporate Customer Relations at ZIM head office and VP Global Sales.

Before joining ZIM, Mr Yochai served as Managing Director of Aviv Shigur Ltd, a courier services company, and General Manager of Fridenzon Air and Ocean LTD. Mr Yochai worked for DHL express in variety of commercial roles including Commercial Manager for South East Europe, and Europe Sales Performance Manager among others.

Mr Yochai holds a degree in Business and Economics from Bar Ilan University, and an MBA from the New York Institute of Technology.

ZHANG Jianwei, Former Vice Chairman of Sinotrans & CSC Holdings Co, Ltd, Executive Chair of ICC China Commission on Customs and Trade Facilitation. Born in Jiangsu province in September, 1957, and graduated from the Foreign Trade English Department of University of International Business and Economics, subsequently he obtained the EMBA diploma from Euro-China International Business College.

Since September 1980, he successively worked in the Financing Department and Overseas Enterprises Management Department of China National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation. Since July, 1985, his occupations ranged from principal staff member of China National Chartering Corporation, the Assistant President of NPES, the Deputy General Manager, General Manager of China National Chartering Corporation, and Assistant President of China National Foreign Trade Transportation Corporation, holding concurrent position as General Manager of China National Chartering Corporation. In February, 1997, he was appointed the Excecutive Director and Vice President of China National Foreign Trade Transportation (Group) Corporation (SINOTRANS). From July, 2002, he was concurrently appointed as the President of Sinotrans Limited. To date, he has been appointed as Director of China National Foreign Trade Transportation (Group) Corporation (SINOTRANS), the President and Secretary of CPC Committee of Sinotrans Limited, and the Chairman of Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co, Ltd (SINOTRANS AIR). In June, 2016, he was appointed as the Vice president of Sinotrans & CSC Holdings Co, Ltd. Supervising Chairman of China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co, Ltd. Currently, he was appointed as Senior adviser of China Merchants Shekou Industrial Zone Holdings Co, Ltd.

Ms Zhang Li is the Director, Researcher and PhD Tutor of Particle Information Acquisition and Processing Division in Department of Engineering Physics of Tsinghua University, Principal Engineer of Nuctech Company Limited. She has been engaged in the research of radiation imaging in nuclear technology applications since 1997. As the main accomplisher, she won the 2013 Scientific and Technology Progress Award of China (Innovation Team), two Major Inventions of Ministry of Information Industry, one Gold Award of the 11th Chinese Outstanding Patented Invention & Industrial Design, one First Prize of the 3rd Beijing Invention Patent Award, one First Class Prize for Scientific and Technology Progress Award of State Education Ministry of China, etc. She was also supported by Beijing Science and Technology Nova Program and won the titles of the Tsinghua University Advanced Worker, etc.

Zhong Cheng, male, Han nationality, born in Jiangjin, Sichuan province in January 1966, member of Communist Party of China, graduated from Southwest Jiao Tong University, major in railway transportation, and obtained the master degree in industrial engineering from Tsinghua University in 2009. He served as Deputy Director of the research institute of transportation economics of China Academy of Railway Sciences, and since December 2008 has served as Deputy General Manager of China Railway Container Transport Corp Ltd.