Ir Thomas HO On-sing, JP

Chairman
Construction Industry Council

Ir Prof. Thomas HO is the Chairman of the Construction Industry Council (CIC). The mission of CIC is to CONNECT, LEAD and EXCEL. He possesses over 40 years of experience in construction industry. He has been dedicated to spearheading project management and general management, safety initiatives, sustainable development and innovation excellence in the construction industry. He is recognised by the industry as the figurehead in promoting excellence in construction management, safety leadership, as well as sustainable and quality construction. After joining CIC, he promoted Mi-Infinity, Integrated Common Data Environments and holistic Robotic Construction, he also insisted Design for Safety, High Productivity and Sustainability in the future of Construction. Livability and Well-being will be the ultimate game. In recognition of his advanced mindset in advocating innovative and green construction initiatives, Ir Prof. HO received the Outstanding Achievement Award from Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers in 2018. He was appointed as a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Academy of Engineering Sciences.

Mr Ryan Ip, CFA, MRICS

Vice President and Co-Head of Research
Our Hong Kong Foundation

Ryan is the Vice President and Co-Head of Research at Our Hong Kong Foundation. He leads the research department of the Foundation to conduct in-depth research and advise the Hong Kong Government on a range of key topics, including land and housing, transport and logistics, healthcare and ageing, etc. he is also an Independent Non-Executive Director at China Merchants Land Limited. Before joining OHKF, he was an economist at JLL and Hong Kong Monetary Authority. He holds a Master of Science degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and is a Chartered Surveyor.

Ryan is also active in public service and is a member of the Hong Kong Government’s Advisory Committee on the Northern Metropolis, and Land and Development Advisory Committee, the Town Planning Board, and the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board. He is also an Executive Committee member of the China Real Estate Chamber of Commerce Hong Kong and International Chapter, a board member of the Hong Kong Proptech Association, and an International Advisory Committee member of the Research Institute for Land and Space at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Sr Stephen Lee

Chairman,
Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited

Sr Lee, graduated from The University of Hong Kong with a Bachelor of Arts (Architectural Studies) degree in 1980 and a Bachelor of Building degree in 1982. He is a Registered Professional Surveyor (QS) with fellow membership of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. He is on the List of Arbitrators of Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre and is a member of the Joint Panel of Arbitrators of The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors and The Hong Kong Institute of Architects. Sr Lee has 43 years’ experience in quantity surveying, commercial management and project management in Hong Kong, the Mainland China, Taiwan, Macau, Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. He worked with the Group from 1998 to 2005 and re-joined the Group in 2011. Sr Lee was the Chief Executive Officer of the construction segment of the Group from 2017 and has been the Chairman of Chun Wo Construction Holdings Company Limited since 2022.

Mr Peter LEE

Head of Commercial Business
Microsoft Hong Kong

Peter leads the AI transformation for this diverse customer base, ranging from small and midsized businesses to enterprises with global footprints. He drives the strategy and execution of delivering innovative AI solutions that empower our customers and partners to achieve more.

Peter holds a Bachelor of Computer Science degree from Hawaii Pacific University. With over 20 years of IT experience, he is a trusted advisor and a visionary leader who brings impact to the commercial market in Hong Kong.

Prof Michael YAM

Head of Department of Building and Real Estate
Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Prof. Michael Yam is the Head of Department of Building and Real Estate at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University.

Prof. Yam is the Deputy Director and Executive Secretary of the Chinese National Engineering Research Centre for Steel Construction (Hong Kong Branch), Vice President of the Hong Kong Constructional Metal Structures Association, and Chairman of the Building Discipline Advisory Panel of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers.

Ir Boris T T YIU

Assistant Director
Electrical & Mechanical Services Department

Ir Boris T T YIU is the Assistant Director of the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department. He is responsible for the development, implementation and promotion of various energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C), and renewable energy (RE) programmes. The Branch is also the enforcement body for Ordinances on energy efficiency labelling, building energy efficiency and electricity safety. He received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Master of Science degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Hong Kong. Ir YIU has been working in Government Bureau and Departments for over 25 years, with wide spectrum of professional and managerial roles in the areas of electrical and mechanical engineering services, project management, policy formulation as well as regulatory enforcement.