Keynotes & Guests of Honor

Under the leadership of Dr James Kong-tin WONG, Chairperson of the Property Management Services Authority (PMSA), the 3-year property management industry licensing regime transitional period ended smoothly in August 2023, marking a new era of the property management industry in Hong Kong whereby all relevant property management companies and practitioners have to be licensed.  Within his term, Dr WONG will continue to lead the PMSA to adopt the three-pronged approach of “regulating by licensing”, “setting professional standards” and “pursuing continuous learning” so as to enhance the status and service standard of the property management industry, driving its advancement towards enhanced quality and professionalism.

Dr WONG serves on numerous statutory and advisory bodies and holds multiple professional appointments. He also holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in laws, and has nearly 30 years of practical experience in legal matters concerning cross-border investment in Greater China, electronic commerce, corporate governance, arbitration and mediation, media and public administration, etc.

Mr. Alan SIU Yu Bun is currently the Chief Executive Officer of the Property Management Services Authority. He has served in the civil service for 36 years in various bureaux and departments, including the City and New Territories Administration, Transport Branch, Television and Entertainment Licensing Authority, Finance Branch, Information Technology and Broadcasting Bureau, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Home Affairs Bureau.

He was Deputy Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Technology) from 2007 to 2011 and Government Property Administrator until 2015. Before joining the PMSA, Mr SIU was the Director of Administration and Development of the Department of Justice from 2015 to 2019.

Dr. Matt Tucker is Director of Knowledge & Insights  at IFMA and Professor at Liverpool Business School. With 20+ years of experience, 80+ publications and a Fulbright Scholarship, he’s a key figure in workplace research. Through his company, Connective Thought, he helps organizations turn insights into action.