Biography
Dr. Cyrus Chan is a seasoned asset management expert and cross-disciplinary governance leader with over 17 years of extensive experience in global asset allocation, finance, and banking. As a CFA® 10th Anniversary Honorary Charterholder and an SFC-licensed Responsible Officer (RO for Types 4 & 9), Dr. Chan holds top-tier professional investment credentials and regulatory qualifications. He previously held key positions at renowned international financial institutions, including HSBC, Bank of China (Hong Kong), and Taifook Securities (now Haitong International).
Recognized for his professional achievements and interdisciplinary leadership, Dr. Chan holds several prestigious honours, including an Honorary Doctorate of Social Sciences (GBA), GBA Fellow, and Fellow of the Professional Validation Centre of Hong Kong Industries (FPVC). He is also a Member of The Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI) and The Hong Kong Institute of Directors (HKIoD).
In public service and policy research, Dr. Chan serves as Chairman of the Presidium of the Hong Kong–GBA Economic and Trade Association, Governor of the Hong Kong Heritage Foundation, Secretary of the GBA Sustainable Development Economic and Trade Think Tank & Head of the 188 Fund Task Force, and Chief Policy Advisor & Expert of the GBA Family Office Association, guiding private capital toward “new quality productive forces” industries.
Dr. Chan places immense value on talent cultivation and social responsibility. He is the donor of “The Cyrus Chan Excellence Scholarship” at Hong Kong Shue Yan University and an Internship Program Mentor for its Department of Economics and Finance. He was invited as an industry expert representative to advise his alma mater during its HKCAAVQ periodic accreditation and has been featured as the cover story of iMoney Magazine and a guest speaker on TVB Finance and Now Finance.