Emil Chan

Emil Chan

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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About

Emil is a FinTech evangelist with over 20 years experience in managing IT and business transformation projects in international financial institutions. He had worked for several sizeable international banks including Credit Suisse and BayernLB as the roles of First Vice President, Head of IT in Asia Pacific, Project Director and Operations Manager AP. He has extensive experience in both Business and IT consulting encompassing the design, setup, leading and managing of cross-border projects throughout Asia. He is the visiting and adjunct professor and lecturer as well as advisor of various departments of local universities including HKU, PolyU, CityU, Hang Seng U, Lingnan U and VTC.

In the past 10 years, he participated actively in voluntary community services in related to popular adoption of technology. He is the Founding Chairman of the Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals, The FinTech Committee Chairman of the Smart City Consortium, Vice Chairman of Hong Kong New Emerging Technology Education Association and the Honorary Chairman of StartHK promoting proper usage of Cloud and Mobile, the developing digital banking ecosystem, STEM education as well as the adoption of startup culture in Hong Kong. He is a member of the Entrepreneurship Committee Advisory Group and Mentors Network of HK Cyberport, Guangzhou CP-Nest Incubator of Chinese Academy of Sciences and Chief Judge of the HK ICT Startup Award 2019. In order to unleash Hong Kong's potential and let it play a new role in the Greater Bay Area, Emil also hosts seminars, delivers public speeches and publishes articles of FinTech related topics on local newspapers and interviewed by various media from time to time.

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Licenses & Certifications

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    CISA

    ISACA

    Issued Expires
    Credential ID 218163

Volunteer Experience

  • The Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals  Graphic

    Founding Chairman

    The Association of Cloud and Mobile Computing Professionals

    - Present 10 years 6 months

    Science and Technology

    It is an non-profit organization in Hong Kong to promote practical use of cloud computing and mobile computing in business and social life.

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    Co-Chair

    Hong Kong Digital Finance Association

    - Present 2 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    to build a digital marketplace for the FIs and startups to provide their services locally and abroad in the digital finance era

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    FinTech Committee Chairman

    Smart City Consortium

    - Present 8 years 6 months

    Economic Empowerment

    To build Hong Kong as a world leading Smart City to foster knowledge economy, enhance the quality of life as well as create a vibrant ecosystem by making use of Information Technology and adopting more effective resources management.

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    Business Mentor

    Cyberport Hong Kong

    - Present 5 years 3 months

    Science and Technology

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    Member of Entrepreneurship Committee Advisory Group (ECAG)

    Cyberport Hong Kong

    - Present 3 years 5 months

    Economic Empowerment

    To contribute to the digital tech industries and to nurture local start-up companies. To promote HK's digital tech industry and to support the Cyberport Incubation Programme as well as the Cyberport Creative Micro Fund Scheme. To talk an advisory role to review and evaluate the applications to be admitted into the entrepreneurship programmes. To provide consultancy and advice to Cyberport's Entrepreneurs Team.

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    Board Member and Hon. Secretary

    Invotech

    - Present 5 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Being one of the core members of the Think Tank to help students embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, help entrepreneurs / tech startups succeed, help SMEs adopt new technologies, advocate entrepreneurial spirits in large corporates and advocate citizen participation in policy making

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    Council Member

    Hong Kong Technology Advancement Group

    - Present 2 years 4 months

    Economic Empowerment

    - Provide precise or professional technical solutions/ information to general public and media
    - Identify issues in society that requires evolvement or replacement of technology advancement.
    - Study latest technologies and authority, with suggestions for a betterment of Hong Kong

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    Advisor

    Unleash Foundation

    - Present 2 years 3 months

    Economic Empowerment

    To unleash the potential power of the youths in the Greater Bay Area by transforming the education in the digital era.

  • Vice Chairman

    Hong Kong New Emerging Technology Education Association (HKNETEA)

    - Present 10 years 7 months

    Science and Technology

    The Hong Kong ICT Awards aims at recognising and promoting outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong’s ICT talents and enterprises in their constant pursuit for creative and better solutions to meet business and social needs.

    It was established in 2006 with the collaborative efforts of the industry, academia and the Government. Steered by the Office of the Government Chief…

    The Hong Kong ICT Awards aims at recognising and promoting outstanding information and communications technology (ICT) solutions and applications, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong’s ICT talents and enterprises in their constant pursuit for creative and better solutions to meet business and social needs.

    It was established in 2006 with the collaborative efforts of the industry, academia and the Government. Steered by the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, and organised by 10 Hong Kong ICT industry associations and professional bodies, the Awards aims at building a locally espoused and internationally acclaimed brand of ICT awards.

    I served as the accessor of various categories for more than 6 years and was appointed as one of the judges with many renowned IT experts and heads of university in the Grand Award judging panel 2014.

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    IT Consultant and Member of Director's Conference

    Hong Kong St. John Ambulance

    - Present 11 years 1 month

    Health

    Provide voluntary IT consulting service to the Director St. John Ambulance Association. Currently projects include eEducation, eLearning and many other IT related projects.

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    Member of the Supervisory Committee

    Internet Professional Association 互聯網專業協會

    - Present 5 years 9 months

    Science and Technology

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    EE Dept. Advisory Committee Member

    City University of Hong Kong

    - 5 years 1 month

    Education

  • Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association (HKFIA) Graphic

    Chairman of Digital Assets Committee

    Hong Kong Fintech Industry Association (HKFIA)

    - Present 6 years 10 months

    Science and Technology

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    Committee Member

    TEN - The Entrepreneurs'​ Network

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

    Take part in creating meaningful connections in the entrepreneurial community

  • HKiNEDA 香港獨立非執行董事協會 Graphic

    Founding Member

    HKiNEDA 香港獨立非執行董事協會

    - Present 9 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • Member of the Standards Assurance Sub-Committee of the Hong Kong ICT Awards 2022

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    - Present 2 years 9 months

    Science and Technology

    The HKICT Awards has been established since 2006 and aims at recognising and promoting outstanding inventions and applications in information and communications technology, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talent and enterprises in their pursuit of creative solutions that will benefit the entire Hong Kong community.
    The HKICT Awards 2022 is to be implemented under the steering of the Steering Committee. The SASC will serve to advise SC on matters concerning…

    The HKICT Awards has been established since 2006 and aims at recognising and promoting outstanding inventions and applications in information and communications technology, thereby encouraging innovation and excellence among Hong Kong's ICT talent and enterprises in their pursuit of creative solutions that will benefit the entire Hong Kong community.
    The HKICT Awards 2022 is to be implemented under the steering of the Steering Committee. The SASC will serve to advise SC on matters concerning proper procedures and adjudication.

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    FinTech Convenor

    The Institute of Compliance Officers

    - Present 4 years 2 months

    Economic Empowerment

  • The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong Graphic

    Fintech and Blockchain Committee Member

    The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong

    - Present 6 years 3 months

    Education

    Advising the university on FinTech and Blockchain technology's industrial application in the region

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    Member of Advisory Committee

    OGCIO

    - 5 years

    Member of Advisory Committee of HK Government OGCIO's Sponsorship Scheme on Development of Digital Inclusion Mobile Applications

  • Council Member

    Hong Kong Software Industry Association

    - Present 6 years 4 months

  • Advisor

    Agency of Volunteer Service (AVS)

    - Present 14 years

    Social Services

    Advisor for ITVAS Team of Agency for Volunteer Service (AVS)

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    Labour and Welfare Bureau, Hong Kong Government

    - Present 13 years

    SC.Net star of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund of Hong Kong Government
    to promote community participation, mutual assistance, support and social inclusion provided through strengthened community networks in the community. This will in turn help reinforce the sense of belonging in the community, enhance the social networks of individuals and families, broaden the support base available to assist them to resolve their problems and address common concerns. These community…

    SC.Net star of the Community Investment and Inclusion Fund of Hong Kong Government
    to promote community participation, mutual assistance, support and social inclusion provided through strengthened community networks in the community. This will in turn help reinforce the sense of belonging in the community, enhance the social networks of individuals and families, broaden the support base available to assist them to resolve their problems and address common concerns. These community networks, strengthened relations, sense of belonging, and willingness to provide mutual aid form the foundation of social capital;
    and to encourage and facilitate cooperation between organisations of different nature (such as non-governmental organisations and the private sector), as well as cross-sectoral collaboration (such as that between welfare agencies and education organisations), in social networking and community support projects.

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    Vice President (Innovation and Regulation Policy) of Hong Kong Blockchain Society

    Hong Kong Blockchain Society

    - 2 years 6 months

    Science and Technology

    Missions of the committee
    1. Connect blockchain ideas, R&D and applications
    2. Being the bridge between regulatory bodies and innovators
    3. Identify business, social and political ramifications on the usage of blockchain
    4. Propose innovative RegTech products or services for investors, financial consumers and regulators

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    Vice President

    Internet Professional Association 互聯網專業協會

    - 10 years

    Social Services

    Chairing the Web Care Award and the Development of Assistive Technology for Person with Disabilities Fund Project

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    Member

    ROTARY CLUB OF PENINSULA SUNRISE FOUNDATION

    - 9 months

    Social Services

    To serve and give back to the community

  • Advisor (FinTech)

    CityU Apps Lab

    - Present 10 years 2 months

    Science and Technology

    CityU Apps Lab (CAL) founded by Department of Electronic Engineering, endorsed by UGC Community of Practice (CoP): Technology and Creativity Community, CAL empowers youngsters with cutting-edge technologies and initiatives of transforming innovative ideas into practice.

    With generous support from CityU Incubator scheme, the UGC CoP: T&C Community, government officials and industry leaders, CityU Apps Lab was established in 2013 to enhance knowledge on latest technologies while incubating…

    CityU Apps Lab (CAL) founded by Department of Electronic Engineering, endorsed by UGC Community of Practice (CoP): Technology and Creativity Community, CAL empowers youngsters with cutting-edge technologies and initiatives of transforming innovative ideas into practice.

    With generous support from CityU Incubator scheme, the UGC CoP: T&C Community, government officials and industry leaders, CityU Apps Lab was established in 2013 to enhance knowledge on latest technologies while incubating innovation. We offer multi-level coding workshops to allow youngsters to learn and explore latest technologies and extend code learning to general public. We then design, deploy and develop various mobile applications that can contribute to the University as well as the society. Moreover, young talents are benefited by enriching knowledge and preparedness on entrepreneurship initiatives, through the bridge with dynamic business leaders here.

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    Digital Finance Development Committee Chairman

    Greater Bay Area Hong Kong & Macau Talents Association

    - Present 2 years 3 months

    Education

    To establish a pool of high-end talents from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, to bring together young leaders from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao, to nurture international elites, to conduct research and make suggestions on various aspects of the development of the Greater Bay Area, to serve as a bridge of communication between young people and the government and various sectors of the community, and to contribute to the realization of the new situation of "one country, two systems"…

    To establish a pool of high-end talents from Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao, to bring together young leaders from all walks of life in Hong Kong and Macao, to nurture international elites, to conduct research and make suggestions on various aspects of the development of the Greater Bay Area, to serve as a bridge of communication between young people and the government and various sectors of the community, and to contribute to the realization of the new situation of "one country, two systems" based on revitalizing the economy, improving people's livelihood and nurturing talents

Projects

  • Backoffice Managers Training Program of Hong Kong Institute of Bankers

    Being one of the experienced senior executive in the financial and technology industry, I undertake a couple of subjects about BankTech and mobile banking trend in order to share my experiences with the class. The students are mainly Chinese bank backoffice senior managers in domestic branches and head office. The classes received very positive feedback due to the practical and inspirational cases sharing and delivery style.

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  • Internal Staff Training Program in Banking and Technology for China Construction Bank

    Being one of the teachers from the local banking and IT industry, I responsible to provide regular training to different senior managers in varies cities of China. The topic is about the development of mobile banking and the business strategy to brace for the drift of power from suppliers to end users in the industry.

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  • Casablanca Group (HK:2223) Technology System Upgrade Project

    Casablanca Group is a listed company in Hong Kong. Like many other traditional retail companies with factories in China, it is under the threat from the fast development of online shopping. The project is not only limited to provide technical consultancy to the directors but but also include selection of new vendors as well as provide advisory services to various departments on B2B, B2C and O2O business strategies.

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  • VCoin

    InnoActor is first of its kind to bring another remarkable element in the circle of creation: a Reward Program where users can get rewards by using particular app features using the VCoin platform.

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    My showcase in photography

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Languages

  • English

    Full professional proficiency

  • Chinese (Cantonese)

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Chinese (Putonghua)

    Full professional proficiency

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