This program is hosted by Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) and is part of the GNAM Speaker Series with the Yale Program on Stakeholder Innovation and Management (Y-SIM).

Date: February 13 (Thu.), 2025
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm HKT
Format: Livestream
Registration: Sign up by Feb 10, 2025 (Mon.) 11:59 p.m. HKT. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email.

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Agenda:
7:00 p.m. – 7:35 p.m. (HKT) Fireside Chat with Ronald Lam 
7:35 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Q&A

More About the Speaker:

Ronald Lam is the Cathay Group’s Chief Executive Officer, leading the overall business direction of the Group. He is also the Chair of the Group’s wholly owned low-cost subsidiary, HK Express.

Prior to his appointment as CEO in January 2023, Ronald was Cathay Chief Customer and Commercial Officer. He has also previously held the position of Cathay Director Commercial and Cargo, Chief Executive Officer of HK Express, and Chief Executive Officer Hong Kong of HAECO (Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company Limited), a wholly owned subsidiary of Swire Pacific Limited.

Ronald joined the Cathay Group as a Management Trainee in 1996 and has worked in a number of managerial positions in Hong Kong and overseas. His postings include Country Manager Sri Lanka & Maldives (based in Colombo), Manager Cargo Sales & Marketing, General Manager Sales & Distribution and General Manager Information Management. Ronald graduated with a Bachelor & Master of Arts, Major in Computer Science with First Class Honours from the University of Cambridge in 1994. He completed the INSEAD Advanced Management Course in 2009 and Stanford University’s Executive Programme in 2015.

Ronald is a Director of John Swire & Sons (H.K.) Limited. He was appointed as a member of the Tourism Strategy Committee under the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau of the Hong Kong SAR Government in January 2024, tasked with promoting the long-term and sustainable development of Hong Kong's tourism industry.

Cathay Group is a premier airline group based in Hong Kong, renowned for its commitment to quality service and innovation in air travel. In addition to its strong presence in both passenger and cargo sectors, Cathay Group is dedicated to enhancing the lifestle of its customers through exceptional travel experiences and a focus on sustainability, making it a key player in promoting tourism and lifestyle in Hong Kong and the world.

Moderator

Prof. Stephen Shih, Associate Dean (MBA Programs), HKUST, Adjunct Professor of Management

Stephen Shih is the Associate Dean (MBA programs) at HKUST and an Adjunct Professor of Management.

Prior to joining HKUST, Stephen was a Partner at Bain & Company. In addition to serving clients, he led the Asia-Pacific Organization Practice and was EVP of Learning & Development. He has been interviewed by The Economist, CNBC, The New York Times, SCMP and the Wall Street Journal and written for Harvard Business Review China.

He holds an MBA from the UCLA Anderson School of Management and an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University.