Dr. Albert Yip is the Chairman of Syndicate Capital Group, which is the Investor Champion and Corporate Champion of Global Fast Track. With his solid industrial knowledge and experience, Dr. Yip has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the organizing committee of Hong Kong ICT Fintech Awards. Currently, he is an Ambassador of Cyberport as well as the Chief Ambassador (Hong Kong) of OMFIF that has over 100 central banks as corporate members globally.
Dr. Yip was recognized as the “Top 10 CEOs in Hong Kong to Follow on Linkedin in 2022”. During the recent decades, He has been appointed as CEO, CFO, CAE and other C-Suite positions by Fortune 500 leaders in the banking and financial sectors. Dr. Yip was the former SVP and Chief Audit Executive at State Street Corporation, APAC Region. He was the former MIC (Governance) of SSGA, which was the trust and investment manager of Tracker Fund of Hong Kong (“TraHK”).
For other public appointments, Dr. Yip is the Chairman of WealthTech Committee of IFTA. Since 2019, Dr. Yip has been appointed to the Task Force on Sustainable & Inclusive Finance, playing the role as an Implementation Committee Member of Green Deal at United Nations ESCAP ESBN. He was also the former Chairman of Financial Services Committee of CPA Australia, Greater China Division, and the former Governor and Chairman of Professional Development Committee of IIA (Hong Kong Chapter). In 2023, due to his remarkable achievements in the banking and finance industry, Dr. Yip has been honored with the Outstanding Alumni Award in Entrepreneurial Achievement of PolyU Department of Computing. He was also the first honoree in Asia for the WACE Award globally.
Alexander leads technology product innovation for UBS in Hong Kong, leveraging over a decade of experience in the Financial Services Industry. He specialises in developing cutting-edge digital products & platforms. With a background at Deloitte and Barclays, Alexander has worked across Africa, Asia, and Europe, bringing a global perspective to the transformative power of technology. Passionate about innovation, he is dedicated to sharing insights at this conference.
Anthony Sar founded FINNOVASIA in 2015 aiming to create an independent platform, which brings together the FinTech community in Asia and globally and organised over 80 Fintech activities across the regions. FINNOVASIA is the officially appointed organiser by InvestHK of the Hong Kong FinTech Week for the fifth year, the flagship industry event in Asia with over 40,000 attendees, over 1,000 world-class speakers from 130+ economies.
Anthony is also the Founder of FinTech Club, an exclusive community for senior executives in Hong Kong since 2018. He has hosted numerous Global CEOs talks with international banks, VCs and FinTech companies.
Anthony also founded the world’s first non-profit FinTech Basketball League in 2019 with more than 3 seasons with 100+ matches. over 40 teams have joined the programme.
Previously Anthony founded an executive education company Innovative Trips with headquarters in Hong Kong. Since 2010 his team has organised over 25 international
educational programs with more than 800 corporate executives participating in Hong Kong, Singapore, China, Japan and South Korea. Before he moved to Hong Kong, Anthony was responsible for public relations in the Moscow office of the Japan Tobacco International, the Fortune 500 company, and worked as Media & Investors Relations Manager in NYSE listed food producer Wimm-Bill-Dann. Prior to that Anthony worked for five years as a correspondent in a leading Russian business newspaper “Vedomosti”, issued by Financial Times and The Wall Street Journal. He also worked on a digitisation project at the Shanghai headquarters of Yicai / China Business Network, the leading financial publication in Mainland China.
Anthony obtained his MBA degree in Moscow School of Management Skolkovo, he also holds a Bachelor Degree in Journalism. Anthony also successfully finished the program for Innovations and Entrepreneurship in Massachusetts Technological Institute (MIT) in Boston. Anton fluently speaks English, Russian and studies Mandarin Chinese.
Daniel Csontos works at Standard Chartered Bank’s SC Ventures Team as the lead for Fintech Engagement GCNA, based in HK. He has been in APAC for 17+ years and gained experience in banking, insurance, VC, and corporate innovation, in companies including UBS, Ping An and AIA. In his current role at SCV, he is responsible for supporting the SCB’s business units solving their technology related problem statements by finding suitable startups in the market, creating synergies between the venture portfolio and the various ecosystem players (corporates, VCs, innovation centers etc.) in the region. In addition, he is a fluent Mandarin Chinese speaker and have a deep understanding of the local markets in the Greater China region.
Fred has over 12 years of experience in deal transactions, management operations, and turnaround. He graduated from the University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Finance. He is a certified HKICPA Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA). Fred began his career as a restructuring specialist at Deloitte Financial Advisory Services. Later, he gained full-cycle deal experience and served on the board of directors of portfolio companies during his positions at VC and PE firms, including Senior Associate at Ocean Equity Partners (MFO), Vice President at CITIC’s CLSA Capital Partners, and Executive Director at Hywin International. He also acquired practical experience in business management, successful turnaround, and digital transformation as Group General Manager at Gaia Group, a company in his previous portfolio. Fred has accumulated valuable experience across technology and business operations, with a focus on university spin-offs, Healthcare & Biotechnology, GreenTech, SaaS solutions, digital transformation, and more. He has served as the panelist, speaker, trainer and mentor for universities and ecosystem partners such as BIOHK, HKSTP and Cyberport.
Frederic Dussaux is heading Strategy and Development for Global Markets APAC as well as the Electronic Commerce and Digital teams.
As Head of Strategy and Development he is leading the definition and implementation of the GM APAC strategy and related initiatives.
As Head of Electronic Commerce and Digital he is driving the electronic business in Asia-Pacific as well as establishing the regional digital strategy for GM and overseeing its execution.
Prior to his current role, Frederic held multiple positions within BNP Paribas Global Markets in both Paris (since 2007) and Hong Kong (since 2009). His responsibilities included business strategy and development, acquisitions and restructuring, exchange-traded structured products sales, commercial deployment of BNP Paribas award-winning Smart Derivatives platform in Asia, and the development of multi-dealer platforms.
Before joining BNP Paribas, Frederic spent four years in a top tier global strategy and management consulting firm based out of Paris.
Frederic is a graduate from Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussees and holds a Finance Master degree from IEP Paris.
JY is a Partner at Wings Capital Ventures (WCV), a Hong Kong-based venture capital fund focusing on early-stage investments in FinTech and B2B SaaS. He has joined since WCV’s inception in late 2022 and was responsible for the fund’s investment in a number of notable Hong Kong startups including Neufast, Dayta AI and MediConCen.
Passionate about fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong, JY actively engages with the local startup ecosystem. He has served as a judge at major local events like Jumpstarter and EPiC, while also actively participating in investor matchmaking initiatives hosted by Cyberport, HKSTP, Hong Kong FinTech Week, universities, and others.
JY has over 15 years of investment experience across the capital structure including private equity, private credit and hybrid investments focusing on China and Asia Pacific. He has served in major international and Chinese financial institutions including CPP Investments, China Merchants Capital, Intermediate Capital Group and Bank of China International, of which majority are buyside institutions.
He started his career at the Research Department of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority which laid the foundation of his lifelong interest in China’s economy.
JY received his Master’s degree in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania and Bachelor’s degree summa cum laude in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan – Ann Arbor.
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Kathy is the Vice President of Group Strategy for FWD Group since Dec 2019, driving the corporate strategy, strategic planning and execution, develop execution enablers and bring the Strategy to fruition with strategic initiatives.
Before joining FWD, Kathy has worked over 20 years in AIA, HSBC, Transamerica and PCCW locally and regionally across Strategy, Product, and Digital, pioneering new innovation commercialization and proposition, leading strategy and transformational initiatives and developing successful strategic partnerships and new business development.
Kenny Cheung is an Executive Director of Asia Wealth Management at Morgan Stanley. Kenny brings to the firm 20 years of experience in project management, digital transformation, and technology implementation.
Kenny is the transformation lead for the private bank's sales and trading operation and drives the strategic design of platforms and adoption of Fintech solutions. He is responsible for the development of the bank’s digital channel strategy and the direction of our data analytics agenda with the aim to improve Client experience. Prior to joining Morgan Stanley's Wealth Management, Kenny served as Asia Head of Prime Brokerage Technology at J.P. Morgan.
Kenny received his Juris Doctor from City University of Hong Kong and Bachelor of Mathematics (Computer Science) with Economics Minor from University of Waterloo, Canada.
Kenny Man is currently the Managing Partner of 01Fintech Limited. He has more than 20 years of extensive management consulting, operational and investment experience from a wide range of business including fintech and e-commerce companies. He has successfully built the international investment team for Alibaba.com & Ant 2 consecutive times.
Prior to founding 01Fintech, he was Ant Group’s Head of International Investment from 2015 to 2022 where he led investments into Paytm (India), Ascend Money (Thailand), Dana (Indonesia), GCash (Philippines), Alipay HK (Hong Kong), TNGd (Malaysia), GCash (Philippines), bKash (Bangladesh) amongst many others. He has also been in more than 10 companies' board of director previously and have participated the journey in turning many of these companies into Unicorn status.
Prior to Ant, Kenny is a Senior Investment Director at Vision Knight Capital, a USD 800mn asset under management private equity firm. He has led the 91.com project from deal execution, supporting the Company’s listing and finally sold the company to Baidu for USD 1.9 billion. He has also been leading the 500.com deal which supports the Company to list in the NYSE.
He joined Alibaba in 2006 and established and headed Alibaba’s Overseas Investment & Acquisition team in 2009 and has previously worked in Pepsi and McKinsey & Co.
Kenny received an Executive MBA, Joint Degree program in the Kellogg School of Management, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and a Bachelor of Commerce degree in University of British Columbia. He has also been listed in the Global Corporate Venture Top 100 Powerlist in 2020 and 2021.
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Kevin Angelini is the regional Head of M&A and Business Development, Asia Pacific and joined Zurich in 2019. His responsibility is to shape our growth plans across APAC, drive market expansion, lead inorganic initiatives and partnerships with Fintechs.
Recent initiatives included market entry in India, restructuring of our Sharia operations in Indonesia, and various bank-distribution transactions. Kevin is a fintech startup coach and mentor with various ecosystem partners in Hong Kong, India and Europe.
Prior to joining Zurich, Kevin led the Insurance Consulting practice at Willis Towers Watson for the Greater China Region. Prior to that, he worked for over 10 years in Generali where he worked in several markets (Mainland China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Italy) and built up and led their regional Strategy and M&A function.
Kevin is a Chartered Accountant and has a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from University College London, a Master’s degree in Insurance & Risk Management from MIB School of Management, and EMBA from Kellogg School of Management.
Mr. Liu Jian is currently the Assistant Dean of the Fintech Research Institute of Tsinghua University, the Operation Director of the Global Entrepreneur Leadership Program of Tsinghua University PBC School of Finance, and the independent Director of Tiger Brokers.
Mr. Liu Jian has more than 20 years of experience in corporate strategy, investment and financing, and business model research. He served as the first general manager and vice president of the investment banking division of Hejun Consulting, and a partner of Hejun Capital.
He managed the strategic business planning, capital operations and restructuring of companies like New Oriental Education, China Land Development, ENN Group, Holley Group, Jianmin Group, Kunming Pharmaceutical Group, Hekang New Energy and etc.
Mr. Liu Jian has rich experience in the fields of commercialization of scientific and research findings, product positioning and entrepreneurial incubation.
Liu Yong, President of Zhongguancun Internet Finance Research Institute, Secretary-General of China Internet Finance Forum of Thirty (CIF30), Member and Deputy Secretary-General of Internet Branch of China Insurance Association, Member of Statistical Analysis Professional Committee of China Internet Finance Association, Entrepreneurship of Renmin University of China Member of the Education Expert Advisory Committee, graduate tutor of Beijing National Accounting Institute, visiting professor of Hebei University of Finance, and chairman of the National Training Institution.
Dean Liu Yong has presided over a number of special research projects on financial technology and Internet finance: "Beijing's Plan to Promote the Development of Financial Technology (2018-2022)", "Haidian District's Five-Year Development Plan for Building a Globally Influential Financial Technology Innovation Center" ", "Financing Environment Assessment Report for Small and Micro Enterprises", "Research Report on the Development of Zhongguancun Financial Technology Industry", "Research on the Construction of Beijing's Intellectual Property Investment and Financing System", etc.
Dean Liu Yong has edited "Open Banking", "Smart Investment Consulting", "Insurance Technology", "Blockchain: Reshaping the Economy and the World", "Internet Finance", "Platform Winning", "China's Small and Micro Finance and Internet Finance" Competitiveness Evaluation Report", "Internet Finance Professional Ability" series and other professional books. He was named the best author of the year by CITIC Publishing Group and won the second "Golden Sheep Award" for financial books.
As the Intelligent Product Director at Ping An OneConnect Technology Co.,Ltd, she responsible for managing product planning and implementation. She had previously worked for top 500 companies such as Ping An Group and China Telecom. With nearly 15 years of experience in the IT industry, including almost 10 years in the financial sector and focused on the practical application of AI intelligent technologies.
Throughout 15-years career, she had provided services to numerous international and domestic financial institutions, including The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security of the People's Republic of China (MOHRSS), Hong Kong Digital Policy Office, HSBC, Discovery Bank, DBS, Chery Huiyin Motor Finance Service Co.,Ltd.and hundreds of other clients and projects. Areas of expertise include intelligent solution consulting, product planning and design, encompassing Al-driven financial application innovation solutions, intelligent anti-fraud solutions, and other related fields.
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Medhy Souidi is a recognized leader in fintech, bringing a practical, forward-thinking approach to his role as Senior Vice President and Transformation Lead at DBS Bank, one of Asia’s most innovative financial institutions. Medhy drives the adoption of emerging technologies like generative AI and blockchain, ensuring DBS stays ahead in a fast-changing financial landscape.
In his work, Medhy collaborates with diverse teams to create and implement fintech solutions that improve customer experiences and support business growth. His strategic insight and hands-on leadership have been key to DBS’s success in digital finance, helping the bank navigate new challenges and opportunities with confidence.
Medhy is a well-regarded voice in fintech, AI, and the Metaverse, frequently sharing his insights at global conferences and industry events. Known for making complex ideas accessible, he contributes valuable perspectives that help shape the future of finance.
Outside of his role at DBS, Medhy is the founder and host of "What the FinTech," a podcast and newsletter that has become a go-to resource for fintech professionals. Launched in 2019, the platform offers in-depth analysis, interviews with industry leaders, and coverage of the latest trends, fostering a community of innovation and collaboration.
Medhy also plays an active role in the fintech community as a board member of the Fintech Association of Hong Kong, where he supports the sector’s growth in the region. His work has earned him recognition, including the "Fintech Changemaker of the Year" award by Asian Private Banker and a spot on Tatler’s Gen T list, highlighting his impact on Asia’s financial and tech landscape.
Medhy Souidi’s blend of leadership, innovation, and practical insight makes him a key figure in fintech. His work at DBS and beyond continues to influence the industry and inspire the next wave of fintech leaders.
Michael Au is the Associate Director of Partnerships & Solutions at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), where he leads initiatives to support the commercialization and growth of innovative technology solutions through strategic partnerships.
Michael's team enables technology ventures to collaborate with corporates, leveraging HKSTP's robust ecosystem to drive the adoption and scaling of cutting-edge technologies. They empower tech startups to navigate the complexities of technology commercialization and achieve sustainable growth.
With over a decade of experience as a tech venture growth consultant, Michael is committed to connecting technology companies with the right resources, networks, and opportunities to maximize their potential. He firmly believes that HKSTP's thriving ecosystem is the catalyst for the organic growth and successful commercialization of technologies, driving innovation impact through strategic collaboration.
Michelle Mak is the Head of ESG and Enterprise Learning of Dun & Bradstreet in Hong Kong. In addition to her dedication to establishing an ecosystem of partners with government agencies, enterprises and start-ups for a greener future, she has led D&B HK to become the first office in D&B’s global network to join as a Signatory of United Nations Global Compact, the world's largest sustainable development initiative. Since 2020, Michelle has been appointed as a member of the Technology Voucher Program Committee by the Innovation and Technology Commission of the SAR Government.
Michelle co-founded an award-winning social enterprise, Make The Change, in Singapore in 2013 with like-minded partners, providing creative services such as education and mentoring, community development and corporate social responsibility to NGOs and social enterprises. Micelle was selected as the ESG Person of the Year and Top Women to Watch in Greater China, by Campaign Asia in 2021. Same year she has won GBA Outstanding Women Entrepreneur Award.
Currently Michelle is also holding positions of Board Member of Sensational Foundation, a registered charity in Hong Kong; Vice President of Lions Club of Hong Kong IFC, as well as Vice President of Scouts Association (Yau Tsim District Hong Kong).
Perry acquired extensive experience from investment banking to corporate strategy, she used to work in Morgan Stanley, Goldman Sachs and Bytedance and holds a master degree of finance from Peking University. Now Perry is the managing partner of SNZ Capital.
Senior VP at QBN Capital - the tech VC of C.H. Tung’s family.
Former Senior Policy Advisor in the UK Government, oversaw digital tech policy and strategy, including government innovation grants and foreign direct investments into emerging technologies.
Notable investments include Oxford Nanopore (IPO), Callsign, Hex Trust, and Ultraleap.
Ron is the Founder and Managing Partner of AFG Partners, a FinTech VC Fund with the mission to be the growth partner for the next generation of global and regional FinTechs and enabling tech companies that will transform Asian Financial Services. AFG invests in Pre-A to Series B B2B FinTechs built by entrepreneurs with specific domain expertise, strong industry networks, solving difficult problems and who are reliable partners and addressing the critical needs of Financial Institutions and challengers.
AFG is managed and advised by leaders and specialists in Asian Financial Services and backed by curated industry investors. AFG is differentiated by its unique network of Asian Financial Services expertise, with extensive industry connections that we leverage to accelerate the growth of FinTechs across the region.
Prior to AFG, Ron founded Asia Fintech Angels an Angel Investor Network of 100+ Senior Financial Services Professionals dedicated to and specialized in FinTech. During this time he invested in 20+ Fintech Companies including Blockdaemon, Unit, Aspire, Brankas and Causalens.
Ron’s career includes 25+ years of driving innovation and building businesses for global financial institutions in the US and Asia, including senior management positions at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, ING, NewEdge and Goldman Sachs.
Ron is a graduate from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania
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Rosie is an Executive Director in the Digital Assets team at Goldman Sachs having joined the firm in 2020. Based in Hong Kong, Rosie leads the tokenisation and digital money initiatives in Asia.
Passionate about new technologies and digital strategy, Rosie started her career at Accenture in 2013, relocating to Hong Kong in 2015 where she led Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab Asia-Pacific, a 12-week accelerator programme for early stage FinTech companies partnering with global banks and insurance companies. She is a highly active member of the FinTech ecosystem in Hong Kong, regularly speaking at regional industry conferences.
Rosie is vice-chair of The British Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong’s Future Leaders Committee, focusing on addressing the needs of Hong Kong’s young professional in education activities for career development. Rosie holds a BA in International Business Management with French from Newcastle University (UK).
Sarah is a seasoned business leader with a diverse background spanning over 24 years. Her expertise lies primarily in digital wealth, digital transformation, product management, cards and unsecured lending, client value proposition and client segmentation. Having lived and worked in markets like India and Hong Kong, she has accumulated extensive market knowledge in these key Asian geographies in addition to her home country Singapore.
Sarah currently holds the position of Head of Digital Growth for Citi Wealth HK. Her responsibilities include driving digital wealth and cards revenue, spearheading digital banking transformation, commercializing digital content and accelerating client growth via digital channels. She is also responsible for developing and executing Citi’s digital banking strategy, with a focus on delivering intuitive digital banking services and exceptional client experiences.
As a member of the Citi HK Wealth Consumer Bank Management Committee, Sarah plays a crucial role in shaping the retail bank’s strategies. She joined Citi HK in Dec 2021 and previously served as the Head of Segment & Digital Value Proposition, where she was responsible for revenue growth and client acquisition across the Citigold Private Client, Citigold and CitiPlus segments.
Before joining Citi, Sarah worked at Standard Chartered Bank (SCB) for nearly 7 years, holding senior leadership roles across 3 markets – Singapore, India and HK. Her responsibilities at SCB encompassed various areas from client segments, wealth, international banking to cards and loans. In her last role at SCB as the Head of Affluent Segments and International Banking, she successfully launched the Priority Private (PP) segment and establishedthe first PP Wealth Center in HK.
Sarah’s career includes 14 years of experience in the cards and unsecured lending domain. She held senior positions at Development Bank of Singapore (DBS), MasterCard and United Overseas Bank (UOB), where she had both country and regional responsibilities. Prior to banking, Sarah spent 6 years in the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector, working for companies like Procter & Gamble and Unilever. During this time, she gained valuable experience in product management and marketing.
Sarah holds a Bachelor's Degree (Honors) with a major in Mechanical Engineering from National University of Singapore. Apart from her professional achievements, Sarah is passionate about mindfulness practices. She is a certified Hatha Yoga instructor and volunteers as a community yoga instructor. She is deeply committed to empowering education for women and children in underprivileged communities. Since 2012, she has been volunteering with the Nepal Future Village NGO.
Sisi Yu is the Director of FinTech & Innovation at Hang Seng Bank, where she fosters fintech adoption through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives.
Prior to her role at Hang Seng Bank, Sisi served as General Manager at Hi Sun, a leading Chinese core banking solution provider. There, she effectively introduced new product offerings to international markets, significantly boosting sales across the ASEAN and Greater China Regions.
With a proven history of delivering fintech projects, Sisi has led digital transformations in various industries. Her diverse expertise includes business development, management consulting, and technology solution delivery, acquired through her tenure at JETCO, DXC Technology, IBM, and SMS Management & Technology.
Sisi holds a Master of Business & Technology from the University of New South Wales and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science & Information Systems from the University of Sydney.
Stanley Huo is Partner, Head of Asia, at Hivemind Capital Partners, based in Hong Kong. Prior to Hivemind, Stanley was a Managing Director at China Renaissance, a TMT focused investment bank where he advised many leading tech and web3 firms in Asia on both public and private market capital raise. Stanley has over 15 years of investment banking experience in Hong Kong and London, having worked at UBS, Citi and BAML previously. He also has web3 and fintech start-up experience as an early team member at Kenetic and Oriente. Stanley holds MSc Accounting and Finance from the London School of Economics, where he met Matt. He also received BSc Accounting and Finance from the University of Manchester, graduating with first class honour.
Stanley Qiu is Head of Automation Digital Solutions, Client Digital Solutions, for RGA’s operations in Asia. He helps RGA’s direct insurance customers leverage technology to achieve business innovation and enables clients through ideation, validation, and implementation cycles.
Stanley gained sophisticated consulting experience in the early years of his career andhas also worked for a technology company that provided direct insurance companies with innovative technology products. In addition, he has founded and co-founded technology start-ups and led the development of digital products. Before joining RGA, Stanley led the technology and information department at Taiping Property & Casualty Insurance Company Limited in mainland China, where he formulated and implemented digital transformation strategies for the organization.
Stanley earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering from Nanyang Technological University and an MBA in finance from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Stephen is the executive director of Silverbricks Asset Management since July 2020. Silverbricks Asset Management Company Limited along with Silverbricks Securities Company Limited are primarily engaged in the Securities and Asset Management business and licensed by the SFC for Type 1,2,4,6,9 regulated activities to provide diversified financial services with all rounded products for institutional and retail clients. It runs a number of flagship funds which invest in SPAC, PE, PRE-IPO, secondary-market portfolio (equity/debt). Stephen has been the director of Yoov Group Holding Limited, a cloud-based application platform as a service company, since May 2022.
Stephen has more than 20 years of investment experience in the global financial market. He is responsible for formulating and implementing investment strategies, supervising various investment transactions in primary and secondary markets, managing asset allocation, evaluating investment opportunities and transaction structures.
Stephen is the co-founder of Nova Vision Acquisition Corporation (“NOVV”), a SPAC company listed on Nasdaq in August 2021. He is also a sponsor’s advisor for HHG Capital Corp ("HHGC"), a SPAC listed on Nasdaq in September 2021. He has served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Proficient Alpha Acquisition Corp ("PAAC"), a USD$115million SPAC that completed its merger with Lion Group Holding Limited ("LGHL") in June 2020. Prior to that, Stephen served as the Executive Director of ABC International Holdings Limited, an investment banking business flagship of Agricultural Bank of China Limited, and was responsible for direct investment business from December 2017 to December 2018. From April 2006 to November 2017, he worked as the Senior Manager at China Everbright Limited, a China-based financial group engaged in banking, securities, insurance, asset management, and direct investment.
Stephen received an MBA degree from the University of South Australia and a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Toronto. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst(“CFA”) Charterholder, Fellow of Institute of Public Accountants and Institute of Financial Accountants.
Susan Han is the CEO and co-founder of Athena Ventures and HiBlock accelerator. B Prior to Athena Ventures, she specialized in macroeconomics research at a leading securities firm in Hong Kong. She's thrilled to dive into venture capital investment and work with passionate entrepreneurs.
Athena Ventures is a venture capital firm focusing on cutting-edge technologies that make a positive societal impact. HiBlock is a dynamic platform that combines accelerator, financial advisory, and mentorship. Team members are based in Asia, Europe, and North America, with varied backgrounds in Tech, TradFi, and Venture capital.
We help startups get the right resources and connections by leveraging emerging technologies for innovation development. Your journey is ours!
Victor Yim is the head of fintech of Hong Kong Cyberport management company limited, Cyberport is an innovative digital community with over 1,650 start-ups and technology companies. It is managed by Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, which is wholly owned by the Hong Kong SAR Government. Cyberport is committed to nurturing a vibrant tech ecosystem by cultivating talent, promoting entrepreneurship among youth, supporting start-ups on their growth journey, fostering industry development by promoting collaboration with local and international partners and integrating new and traditional economies by accelerating digital adoption in the public and private sectors.
Victor is head of Fintech at Cyberport supporting 450+ fintech companies in HK. Before joining Cyberport, Victor created the eKYC (electronic know your customer) solutions for TransUnion which are still being used by majority of the retail banks and SVF in HK including HSBC, Payme and Hang Seng bank.
Victor graduated from the University of Hong Kong with first class honour of degree in computer engineering and he is a PhD candidate (Computer Science) at the University of Hong Kong, focuses on Natural Language Processing applications on Regtech and Sustainable Fintech.
Victor has over 20 years of experience in the international tech industry and he has held senior positions with different multinational corporations, including TransUnion, Experian, Nice Actimize, SAS Institute and IBM. He has helped these companies to penetrate the ASEAN and China market focusing on Regtech and Financial Crime Risk Solutions.
