Seven CBS alumni gathered for a Middle East Investment Dinner organized by the Social Committee. Joseph Zhang ’22 and Leo Tian ’22 shared valuable insights into the real estate development industry in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Among the attendees was Evelyn Yeung ’27, a newly admitted CBS student—welcome to the CBS family!

Special thanks to Yuan Wang ’04 for organizing the evening and sharing his wine collection.

Join us for a talk with Joseph Zhang (CBS ‘22) and Leo Tian (CBS ‘22), Partners at Al Waha Capital, on the Saudi Arabian economy, business environment in Riyadh, real estate market and policies, and the risks and opportunities of investing in Saudi Arabia.

Joseph has experience working as management level in leading KSA AI technology company SenseTime MEA, global leading strategy company McKinsey & Company and New York based hedge fund Hub Investment Management. He has deep expertise in business development, strategy planning and financial analysis, with total investment volume exceeding USD 3 billion. Joseph holds two Bachelor degrees in Economics and Statistics from Korea University and an MBA from Columbia University.

Please RSVP here. The Zoom link will be shared prior to the event.

Nine CBS alums and friends shared career and investment insights over exquisite Shunde cuisine and fine wine (compliments of Yuan Wang CBS '04) on May 18.  Big welcome to newcomer Mai who just relocated to HK!

Fifteen CBS alumni and friends attended a hybrid brown bag luncheon on Private Equity Investing for Individuals. Sammie Lau of EQT explained the diversified and semi-liquid nature of this new asset class in an engaging and highly informative session. Big thanks to Gordon Shaw ’92 for inviting the speaker.

Sammie Lau is a member of the Private Wealth Client Relations and Capital Raising APAC team at EQT Partners in Hong Kong, bringing over 12 years of experience across banking, investments, and private wealth. She previously held key roles at iCapital and Ping An Overseas, and started her career in Debt Capital Markets at Societe Generale.

Half a dozen CBS alum and friends gathered for a wine tasting brunch buffet at Porterhouse Central. They tasted 5 different natural wines from France and China. Allie Barry, a CBS alum new to HK, also attended the event. Welcome to HK, Allie!

Over 18 CBS alumni attended an informative luncheon with Ethan Lin, CEO of Klook, a Hong Kong-based startup and unicorn in the online experiential travel sector. Over sandwiches and coffee, Ethan shared insights into Klook’s innovative business model and strategies that are driving its leadership in the region. Special thanks to Gordon for inviting the speaker, and to Ethan for sharing his inspiring startup journey.

Join us for a panel discussion organized by the Women’s Committee, featuring three remarkable CBS female alums dedicated to philanthropy. They will share their experiences in the non-profit world, discuss why philanthropy is crucial for women, and explore how you can make a meaningful impact. Open to in-person and online participation.

Priority reservations for members of CBS Alumni Club of Hong Kong (CBSACHK). Please RSVP here.

On March 14, 13 CBS alumni and friends attended the Brown Bag Lunch led by Sean Soo (brother of Gene Soo ‘09), founder of SBakery, the specialty bakery in HK known for its fabulous American cheesecake. Sean shared his entrepreneurial journey from a Facebook online store to an established brand with a loyal group of customers and a physical store and kitchen. In an interactive session, the audience not only learned about the startup insights but also got to sample the amazing cheesecakes.

Join us on Zoom for a conversation between Reddy Mallidi ’98, author of AI Unleashed: A Leader's Playbook to Master AI for Business Excellence, and Diana Wu David ’97, CEO of Future Proof Lab and leading futurist, as they discuss on how to create value with AI in your career and business.

Reddy is the COO and Partner at Seventrain Ventures, leading AI and automation ventures. As an AI strategist and a business leader, he is guiding leaders on leveraging AI across business functions to create value, scale deployments, and drive innovation.

Please RSVP here. The event is free of charge.

On February 22, a group of alumni gathered for a dinner organized by the Social Committee at Sang Kee Restaurant, one of the oldest and highly-rated Cantonese restaurants in Wan Chai. The group included an admitted student from Singapore and debated top investment picks in 2025 inspired by DeepSeek. The evening also featured a celebration of the birthdays of Gordon Shaw ’92 (co-president of our alumni club, cutting cake in the photo), James Liu ’08, Terry Chan ’22, and Bohan Xue ’23.

On the evening of February 17, over 60 CBS alumni attended an in-person presentation and reception by Dean Costis Maglaras at the Hong Kong Club, with regional alumni joining via Zoom. Dean Maglaras shared the latest updates from the school and highlighted the achievements of the latest China Study Tour. The event also featured a panel discussion with CBS board members Lihong Wang ’99 and Filippo De Vecchi ’95, who covered a range of topics, including the impact of AI on CBS curriculum. It was a joyous occasion for Asian alumni to gather and celebrate the school’s recent successes, including CBS’s #2 FT MBA 2025 ranking!

On 23 December 2024, over 30 CBS alumni and friends attended a hybrid luncheon presentation by Professor Carri Chan on AI in healthcare management. As the head of the healthcare and pharmaceutical program at CBS, Professor Chan provided an overview of the AI players, how her research using predictive model has improved hospital emergency room performance, and the CBS healthcare program. The presentation was followed by an interactive QnA session.

Special thanks to Gordon and EQT for providing the venue and the IT logistics.

Most Entertaining Party Ever! On Nov 30, over 60 CBS alums and guests celebrated the holiday season with a dinner party at the HK Country Club with a Casino Royale theme. Thanks to well designed games and customized CBS chips by Chris, Ming and Janet, guests bet to win the evening top prizes. Another highlight of the evening was the auction of two premium ColdPlay concert tickets donated by Gordon. Linda also announced that Amy would be stepping down, and replaced by Gordon as the new co-President with Thomas. Lastly a big thank you to the MCs Cameron and Vivi for making the evening so enjoyable. Special thanks to our sponsors including The Grown Alchemist, Bioeffect, and Dogalicious, and those who donated raffle gifts, as well as Terry and Yuan for leading the organization of the most entertaining party ever!

Our next guest for Brown Bag Talk is Long Zhang ’06, Chief Investment Officer at Chiron Asset Management, a Hong Kong-based equity hedge fund. Discover investment strategies for achieving long-term goals with less stress.

At Chiron, Long specializes in investing in public securities across the US and Asia. Prior to founding Chiron, he held senior investment roles at several US hedge funds, including a Tiger Cub fund, and worked in fixed income trading at HSBC in New York. Long began his career designing mixed-signal IC chips at Texas Instruments in Dallas.

Sandwich and drink provided. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

On 23 October 2024, nine CBS Alumni Club committee members visited XPeng, a leading EV maker in China, at their Guangzhou HQ. Xpeng CFO, Charles Zhang, a CBS alum, provided an overview of the company and its strategy. Visitors also treated with a test drive. The group also visited a Guangzhou investment fund organized by Gordon Shaw ‘92 and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner with Columbia alums in Guangzhou.

Special thanks to the Social Committee co-chairs for organizing this fantastic trip!

Sixteen CBS Alumni Club committee members gathered for a dim sum lunch on 30 September 2024 to celebrate the success of recent events and plan for the upcoming Holiday Party in November. Senior club leaders Linda Ho and Edward Lau were present to show their support and appreciation.

We invite all alumni interested in contributing to the club to join the committee and help strengthen our alumni network through various events.

On 23 September 2024, 13 CBS ladies gathered for a relaxed lunch organized by the Women's Committee, sharing conversations around the table, from business, to travel, fashion, food and everything in between!

Join our Brown Bag Talk with Daisy Cai ’07, a General Partner at B Capital, a leading Silicon Valley Venture Capital firm. Learn about the latest trends in tech and AI investing.

Daisy focuses on investing in Technology across the US and Asia at B Capital. Prior to joining B Capital, Daisy was a Partner at Softbank Vision Fund. Daisy also held investment roles at Goldman Sachs and TA Associates. She started her career as a chip architecture designer at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) in Silicon Valley.

Sandwich and drinks provided. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

Three alumni athletes shared their stories at Women in Sports, held by the Women’s Committee. Esther Ma CBS’92, Anthea Wong CC’25 and Vivian Siu CC’17 talked about what inspired them to pursue their passion in sports and how they balance sports with running their own companies, achieving academic success and excelling in their respective fields. Key takeaways from our speakers: nothing is impossible, challenge gender norms and use sports to do good!  

The conversation was moderated by Joanna Burger CBS’16 and attended in-person and on-line by over 30 alumni and friends from the Columbia community. Stay tuned for our future “Women In” events.

Join us for a night full of fun activities - Poker, Guandan, Mahjong, Avalon, or a favorite game you'd like to share. Karaoke is available for those who love to sing. Partners are welcome, so bring a friend!

Price: HKD 350 per person (+ HKD 150 for pizza). Please Whatsapp Terry Chan ‘22 (+852 6906 6207) to sign up. Please indicate if you'd like pizza when you sign up. No refunds provided.

Join our next Brown Bag Talk with Gene Soo ’09, Head of Ecosystem at MTR and co-founder of our CBS Alumni Club of HK. From serial entrepreneur in tech to Smart City enabler at MTR, Gene will share his perspectives on how innovation and technology drives meaningful changes in public transportation.

Having led the creation of HK's startup ecosystem by co-founding StartupsHK (now StartupsGBA), Gene is now tasked with building new businesses and enhancing the core MTR operations through technology, partnerships, and new models. Prior to his role at MTR, he was the General Manager at Citymapper and led the launch of Citymapper into HK in 2015. Since then, Citymapper has become the most comprehensive transport app in HK covering MTR, buses, trams, ferries and minibuses. Prior to Citymapper, he has been involved in building fashion and lifestyle apps and has also worked in Business Development at 6waves, a mobile and social game startup in HK.

Sandwich and drinks provided. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

Invite your friends interested in applying for CBS to an info session hosted by the admissions office. Alumni panelists will share their MBA experiences and discuss the HK alumni network they have become a part of. The panel will be moderated by Ryan LaMantia, Assistant Director of Admissions. You are also welcome to join!

Register here for the event.

Start the summer by joining us for a fun evening of canapés and wine in Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Meet old friends and make new ones! It's also a perfect opportunity to connect with members of your CBS mentorship group. This will be our biggest party until the winter annual party later this year. Don’t miss it!

The cost is $600 per person. Please Whatsapp Terry Chan ‘22 (+852 6906 6207) to sign up.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Raymond Wong ’94, Head of Investment at HK Science and Technology Park, a government-sponsored business incubator home to 12 unicorns and startups from 26 countries, including AI company SenseTime (20.HK). How will HK’s investments in technology innovation drive its economic transformation? Learn about the challenges in cultivating local startups and the unique value HK offers to startups in the Greater Bay Area.

Sandwich and drinks provided. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

Over 200 Columbia alumni came together at the Conrad Hotel for an alumni reception with the University's leadership. The special Columbia afternoon opened with a video greeting by President Minouche Shafik, followed by an introduction by CBS Dean Costis Maglaras. The highlight was a conversation on AI featuring Angela V. Olinto, Provost of the University; Melissa D. Begg, Dean, School of Social Work; and Shih-Fu Chang, Dean, Columbia Engineering, moderated by Shirley Wang ’93BUS, P: ’22CC, ’23CC, Trustee of Columbia University.

Book talk with Professor Bruce Usher on his new book Investing in the Era of Climate Change, organized by CITIC Press Group. Professor Usher explores the role that investment plays in reducing emissions to net zero by 2050, detailing how to finance the winners and avoid the losers in a transforming global economy. Win a book by asking questions during the event.

RSVP here for a seat. Note, website available in Chinese only. Walk-ins welcome.

Ten CBS alumni enjoyed an eventful day trip to Shenzhen. They began with a Hunan lunch, followed by afternoon massages, a seafood dinner, and ended the night with karaoke, where they were joined by Vivian, an alum from Shenzhen. Special thanks to Belinda Zhang ’23 and Bohan Xie ’23 for organizing the trip.

Join our next Brown Bag Lunch for a discussion on applications of AI and machine learning in investments and our daily lives, featuring Warren Kwan ’92. Warren is the Managing Director at KGI Asia, serving as the Head of Alternative Solutions and Trading. With expertise in multi-asset financial products, including exotic options, structured products, and variance swaps, Warren is a visionary in integrating Machine Learning and Generative AI to revolutionize fintech, financial analysis, and asset management. He also serves as a member of the Advisory Board for the CBS Program for Financial Studies and MSc in Financial Economics.

Sandwich and drink provided. The cost is $100 for members and $150 for non-members. Please RSVP here.

The CBS Women’s Committee presented its 6th workshop on Happy Parenting, tailored for parents seeking insights on raising happy and resilient children in today's world. Twenty-one alumni and friends participated in the panel talk. Child psychologist Neelam Hiranandani kicked off the conversation by offering four pieces of advice on raising happy children in today’s world. A key insight was that parents need to regulate themselves to be good role models, as happy parents lead to happy kids. Alumni parents Bronwyn Nichol ’17 and Stephen Ho ’91 shared their insights, while a Columbia new admit Angelina Wang SEAS ‘28, daughter of alum Wang Yuan ’04, offered her perspective. Special thanks to Gordon⁩ Shaw ’92 for sponsoring the venue.