Bernard Chan Keynote Speaker

Chairman & President of Asia Financial Holdings and former Convenor of Hong Kong's Executive Council
Leading business and public policy figure with over 25 years' experience in government and corporate leadership
Expert on Hong Kong, China, Asian markets and corporate governance

Bernard Chan's Biography

Bernard Chan has over 25 years of experience working with the Hong Kong Government and has extensive experience in leading public institutions. He was, until June 30, 2022, the immediate past Convenor of the Non-Official Members of the Executive Council of the Hong Kong administration. He was also Hong Kong Deputy to the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China for 15 years. He also served 10 years in the Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Mr Chan currently holds the following key positions in public service: Chairman of the Operations Review Committee of the Independent Commission Against Corruption, Chairman of M+ Museum, Vice Chairman of West Kowloon Cultural District Authority, Chairman of Tai Kwun Culture & Arts Co Ltd, Chairperson of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, Executive Vice Chairman of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Steward of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

Mr Chan is the Chairman & President of Asia Financial Holdings, a company listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong. He serves as independent non-executive director on the boards of a few listed companies including Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, and he is also a director of Bumrungrad Hospital Public Company Limited, which is a company listed in Thailand.
He is also a director of Bank Consortium Holding Limited, an advisor to Bangkok Bank (China) Company Limited and Chairman of Asia Insurance Company Limited.

The Future of Hong Kong and Greater China

Geopolitics and Business in Asia

Leadership in Public Service and Corporate Governance

Asia's Economic Outlook and Global Markets

The Intersection of Business, Government and Culture

He helps leaders and organisations navigate the political, economic and business landscape of Hong Kong and Greater China, equipping audiences with practical insights into governance, public policy and regional growth.
He translates more than 25 years of leadership across government, business and public institutions into practical strategies for decision-making, public-private collaboration and organisational leadership.
He combines senior experience in government with extensive boardroom leadership, offering a unique perspective on the intersection of public policy, finance, culture and international business in Asia.
As former Convenor of the Non-Official Members of Hong Kong’s Executive Council, former Deputy to the National People’s Congress of China and Chairman of Asia Financial Holdings, he has played a pivotal role in shaping public institutions while leading major organisations across finance, culture and healthcare.
His insightful keynotes equip audiences with practical frameworks to understand Asia’s evolving economic and political landscape, strengthen leadership and seize opportunities in an increasingly interconnected global economy.