Victor Chu Keynote Speaker

Victor Chu is an internationally respected business leader, investor, and authority on global economics, international markets, and strategic investment. With more than three decades of experience operating at the intersection of finance, policy, and international business, he brings audiences unique insight into the evolving relationship between Asia, Europe, and the global economy.

Mr Chu is Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group, the Hong Kong-based international investment firm widely recognised as a pioneer of private equity investment in China. Under his leadership, the firm has played a significant role in shaping investment opportunities across Asia and beyond. He is also Co-Founder of Peach Aviation in Japan, and serves on the boards of Airbus SE and Nomura Holdings, giving him extensive experience across global finance and corporate leadership.

Throughout his distinguished career, Victor Chu has advised governments, regulators, and international organisations on economic policy and market development. He has served as Director and Council Member of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Member of the Hong Kong Takeovers and Mergers Panel, and Advisory Committee Member of the Securities and Futures Commission. He also spent more than a decade as a Foundation Board Member of the World Economic Forum and currently co-chairs the Forum’s International Business Council.

Beyond business, Mr Chu is deeply engaged in international affairs and education. He serves as Chair of UCL Council and is an Honorary Fellow of University College London. He is also a Trustee of Asia House in Hong Kong and sits on the advisory boards of Chatham House, the Oxford Martin School, and the Atlantic Council. In recognition of his contribution to global economic development, he was awarded the prestigious Global Economy Prize by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy.