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FASHION SUMMIT (HK) 2025

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GUEST OF HONOUR & SPEAKERS IN 2024

Igor Gulyaev

Igor Gulyaev

Founder of Fashion House in Russia

Igor Gulyaev is a leading Russian designer, fashion designer, TV presenter and innovator of fur fashion, founder of the IGORGULYAEV Brand (Est. 2009) and the youth fashion line GULЯЙ! He created and creates images for the red carpet, iconic bright events, theatrical performances and cinema, such bright stars of the world industry as the unsurpassed Whitney Houston, the amazing Lara Fabian, the fantastic Anna Netrebko, the star of Italian cinema Ornella Muti, the Great Montserrat Caballe, Nastassja Kinski, Goldie Home and many others shone in the designer’s creations, the brightest stars of Russian show business shine in his creations. Laureate of numerous fashion awards and prizes in the fashion industry. Igor Gulyaev has repeatedly taken part in international fur fashion weeks, his works had stunning success in Milan, Dubai and Hong Kong, and more than 10 years he has been the headliner of Mercedes Benz fashion week Russia. The designer’s flagman boutique is located in the center of Moscow, and the Fashion House is located on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg. It`s a space in which seasonal collections and the Brand’s couture line are created, the highest quality, uniqueness and versatility of design ideas attract clients of the fashion house to touch the creativity of the designer and inspirer of the Brand!

Igor Gulyaev

Founder of Fashion House in Russia

Igor Gulyaev is a leading Russian designer, fashion designer, TV presenter and innovator of fur fashion, founder of the IGORGULYAEV Brand (Est. 2009) and the youth fashion line GULЯЙ! He created and creates images for the red carpet, iconic bright events, theatrical performances and cinema, such bright stars of the world industry as the unsurpassed Whitney Houston, the amazing Lara Fabian, the fantastic Anna Netrebko, the star of Italian cinema Ornella Muti, the Great Montserrat Caballe, Nastassja Kinski, Goldie Home and many others shone in the designer’s creations, the brightest stars of Russian show business shine in his creations. Laureate of numerous fashion awards and prizes in the fashion industry. Igor Gulyaev has repeatedly taken part in international fur fashion weeks, his works had stunning success in Milan, Dubai and Hong Kong, and more than 10 years he has been the headliner of Mercedes Benz fashion week Russia. The designer’s flagman boutique is located in the center of Moscow, and the Fashion House is located on Vasilievsky Island in St. Petersburg. It`s a space in which seasonal collections and the Brand’s couture line are created, the highest quality, uniqueness and versatility of design ideas attract clients of the fashion house to touch the creativity of the designer and inspirer of the Brand!

Hoiki Liu

Hoiki Liu

Founder, Anthora collection

Hoiki Liu is a Hong Kong-born entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable fashion and ethical business practices. Her journey in the business world began after receiving her education from both local and international schools in Hong Kong and pursuing further studies in Canada during her high school and university years.

After her early career led her into the family garment manufacturing business, Nice Tones Ltd., founded by her father, Davy Liu, in 1992, she expanded the family’s ventures by establishing Skyrex International Ltd. in 2009. This new venture focused on partnering with factories in various garment categories, showcasing her entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to business growth.

Hoiki’s personal life took a significant turn as she got married and became a mother to two boys. This transformative experience fueled her dedication to living consciously and sustainably. She adopted eco-friendly practices in both her personal life and business endeavors, promoting a lifestyle focused on reducing single-use plastics and embracing sustainability in all aspects.

Driven by her passion for sustainability, Hoiki launched Anthora Collection in 2024, a women’s wear capsule line that embodies timeless fashion and eco-conscious principles. Anthora Collection sources deadstock materials, prioritizes plastic-free packaging, and incorporates natural or recycled accessories, setting a new standard for sustainable fashion in the industry.

Beyond her business endeavors, Hoiki values work-life balance and community engagement. She shares her expertise in sustainability and entrepreneurship through her sustainable journal, open table discussions, and educational presentations. She also engages in charitable initiatives with her family, including beach clean-ups and food distribution efforts, instilling values of environmental and social responsibility in her children and the community.

Hoiki Liu

Founder, Anthora collection

Hoiki Liu is a Hong Kong-born entrepreneur with a passion for sustainable fashion and ethical business practices. Her journey in the business world began after receiving her education from both local and international schools in Hong Kong and pursuing further studies in Canada during her high school and university years.

After her early career led her into the family garment manufacturing business, Nice Tones Ltd., founded by her father, Davy Liu, in 1992, she expanded the family’s ventures by establishing Skyrex International Ltd. in 2009. This new venture focused on partnering with factories in various garment categories, showcasing her entrepreneurial acumen and commitment to business growth.

Hoiki’s personal life took a significant turn as she got married and became a mother to two boys. This transformative experience fueled her dedication to living consciously and sustainably. She adopted eco-friendly practices in both her personal life and business endeavors, promoting a lifestyle focused on reducing single-use plastics and embracing sustainability in all aspects.

Driven by her passion for sustainability, Hoiki launched Anthora Collection in 2024, a women’s wear capsule line that embodies timeless fashion and eco-conscious principles. Anthora Collection sources deadstock materials, prioritizes plastic-free packaging, and incorporates natural or recycled accessories, setting a new standard for sustainable fashion in the industry.

Beyond her business endeavors, Hoiki values work-life balance and community engagement. She shares her expertise in sustainability and entrepreneurship through her sustainable journal, open table discussions, and educational presentations. She also engages in charitable initiatives with her family, including beach clean-ups and food distribution efforts, instilling values of environmental and social responsibility in her children and the community.

Stephen Yeung

Stephen Yeung

Business Development Director, #CCCCCc Select

Stephen has years of experience in brand management and business development. As the head of several brands, Stephen has collaborated with various local artists. These collaborations not only enriched his business perspective but also deepened his understanding of local culture.

As the Business Development Director at #CCCCCc Se/ect, Stephen combines his expertise with a creative passion to drive business growth and optimize customer experience. He excels in developing and executing strategies aimed at integrating Hong Kong’s unique culture into daily life, enhancing the shopping experience for customers, and promoting the sustainable growth of local brands.

Stephen Yeung

Business Development Director, #CCCCCc Select

Stephen has years of experience in brand management and business development. As the head of several brands, Stephen has collaborated with various local artists. These collaborations not only enriched his business perspective but also deepened his understanding of local culture.

As the Business Development Director at #CCCCCc Se/ect, Stephen combines his expertise with a creative passion to drive business growth and optimize customer experience. He excels in developing and executing strategies aimed at integrating Hong Kong’s unique culture into daily life, enhancing the shopping experience for customers, and promoting the sustainable growth of local brands.

Peter Hui

Peter Hui

Chairman of Hongkong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association (HKKEMA)

Peter Hui is a prominent figure in the knitwear industry, known for his innovative leadership and dedication to sustainable fashion. He is the Founder and CEO of King of Knit Fashion Limited, established in 2006 and he is also the Founder and Chairman of Cool Partners International Limited. Under his guidance, the company has become a leader in high-quality knitwear, directly collaborating with Japanese and Australian clients.

As a second-generation family business member, Peter leveraged his inherited advantages to establish King of Knit Fashion Limited and Cool Partners International Limited. His firsthand experience in the knitwear industry spans over two decades, during which he has witnessed significant shifts from labor-intensive methods to automated production processes. Peter believes in adopting new technologies to keep pace with the ever-changing market while maintaining his companies’ core values: high-quality products and effective time management.

Beyond his company, Peter is deeply involved in various industry organizations and initiatives:

  • Hongkong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association: Chairman since 2019
  • Knitwear Innovation and Design Society: Chairman since 2024
  • Textile Council of Hong Kong: General Committee Member since 2018
  • Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium: Honorary Secretary since 2022
  • Qualifications Framework Industry Training Advisory (Fashion): Committee Member since 2022
  • HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee: Committee Member since 2022
  • HK General Chamber of Textiles: Honorary Consultant since 2022
  • Hong Kong Shippers’ Council: Vice Chairman since 2024
  • VTC Fashion and Textile Training Board: Board Member since 2023
  • Advisory Board of the Asian Institute of Supply Chain & Logistics: Member since 2023
  • Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Promotion and External Relations Committee: Member since 2024

In 2022, Peter was honored with the Guangdong-HK-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award, recognizing his contributions to the industry.

Peter’s commitment extends to promoting knitwear fashion design and supporting the development of local youth. His leadership and vision continue to shape the future of the knitwear industry, ensuring its evolution and sustainability for generations to come.

Peter Hui

Chairman of Hongkong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association (HKKEMA)

Peter Hui is a prominent figure in the knitwear industry, known for his innovative leadership and dedication to sustainable fashion. He is the Founder and CEO of King of Knit Fashion Limited, established in 2006 and he is also the Founder and Chairman of Cool Partners International Limited. Under his guidance, the company has become a leader in high-quality knitwear, directly collaborating with Japanese and Australian clients.

As a second-generation family business member, Peter leveraged his inherited advantages to establish King of Knit Fashion Limited and Cool Partners International Limited. His firsthand experience in the knitwear industry spans over two decades, during which he has witnessed significant shifts from labor-intensive methods to automated production processes. Peter believes in adopting new technologies to keep pace with the ever-changing market while maintaining his companies’ core values: high-quality products and effective time management.

Beyond his company, Peter is deeply involved in various industry organizations and initiatives:

  • Hongkong Knitwear Exporters & Manufacturers Association: Chairman since 2019
  • Knitwear Innovation and Design Society: Chairman since 2024
  • Textile Council of Hong Kong: General Committee Member since 2018
  • Sustainable Fashion Business Consortium: Honorary Secretary since 2022
  • Qualifications Framework Industry Training Advisory (Fashion): Committee Member since 2022
  • HKTDC Garment Advisory Committee: Committee Member since 2022
  • HK General Chamber of Textiles: Honorary Consultant since 2022
  • Hong Kong Shippers’ Council: Vice Chairman since 2024
  • VTC Fashion and Textile Training Board: Board Member since 2023
  • Advisory Board of the Asian Institute of Supply Chain & Logistics: Member since 2023
  • Hong Kong Maritime and Port Board, Promotion and External Relations Committee: Member since 2024

In 2022, Peter was honored with the Guangdong-HK-Macao Greater Bay Area Outstanding Young Entrepreneur Award, recognizing his contributions to the industry.

Peter’s commitment extends to promoting knitwear fashion design and supporting the development of local youth. His leadership and vision continue to shape the future of the knitwear industry, ensuring its evolution and sustainability for generations to come.

 Paul Tai

 Paul Tai

Regional Director at Mainetti Group

Mr. Paul Tai is currently the Regional Director – Far East of Mainetti Group, a leading global retail packaging supplier.  He has managed to grow the company from a start-up to a regional company with more than ten operations in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Australia and Indian subcontinents.

As his service to the community, Paul leads and sponsors various corporate social responsibility projects in Asia.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the industry and society, Paul received the Hong Kong Young Industrialist Award in 2012 for his contributions to the industry and the community. He was elected president of the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council for the 2021/22 term. In 2023, Paul was awarded the VTC Honorary Fellowship in honor of his contributions to vocational and professional training for the young generation.

Paul is a chartered accountant in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, with an MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  He is also acting as the independent non-executive directors of two listed companies in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

 Paul Tai

Regional Director at Mainetti Group

Mr. Paul Tai is currently the Regional Director – Far East of Mainetti Group, a leading global retail packaging supplier.  He has managed to grow the company from a start-up to a regional company with more than ten operations in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Korea, Japan, Australia and Indian subcontinents.

As his service to the community, Paul leads and sponsors various corporate social responsibility projects in Asia.

In recognition of his outstanding contributions to the industry and society, Paul received the Hong Kong Young Industrialist Award in 2012 for his contributions to the industry and the community. He was elected president of the Hong Kong Young Industrialists Council for the 2021/22 term. In 2023, Paul was awarded the VTC Honorary Fellowship in honor of his contributions to vocational and professional training for the young generation.

Paul is a chartered accountant in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, with an MBA from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.  He is also acting as the independent non-executive directors of two listed companies in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Chloe Deng

Chloe Deng

Director, Public Affairs, Cainiao Group

Ms. Chloe Deng is currently the public affairs director of international business at Cainiao Group, Alibaba’s smart logistics arm. As the company’s first overseas government relations expert hired for global expansion, she directs strategic planning for priority markets. She drives effective stakeholder engagement for business growth, strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and the Group’s significant social impacts. She is now devoted to promoting green supply chain management and sustainability in the region, as well as talent and tech development for e-commerce logistics, empowering the industry to upgrade. She formerly worked in regional advisory roles for over ten years at consulting firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as well as international trade associations, with career footprints and extensive project experience across Greater China, APEC, and EMEA.

Ms. Deng holds a Master of Journalism from the University of Hong Kong and is a graduate of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.

Chloe Deng

Director, Public Affairs, Cainiao Group

Ms. Chloe Deng is currently the public affairs director of international business at Cainiao Group, Alibaba’s smart logistics arm. As the company’s first overseas government relations expert hired for global expansion, she directs strategic planning for priority markets. She drives effective stakeholder engagement for business growth, strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and the Group’s significant social impacts. She is now devoted to promoting green supply chain management and sustainability in the region, as well as talent and tech development for e-commerce logistics, empowering the industry to upgrade. She formerly worked in regional advisory roles for over ten years at consulting firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), as well as international trade associations, with career footprints and extensive project experience across Greater China, APEC, and EMEA.

Ms. Deng holds a Master of Journalism from the University of Hong Kong and is a graduate of Sun Yat-sen University in Guangzhou, China.

Prof. Hongbo FU

Prof. Hongbo FU

Acting Head of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology

Hongbo Fu is a Professor and Acting Head at the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology. Before joining HKUST, he worked at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, for over 15 years. He had postdoctoral research training at the Imager Lab, University of British Columbia, Canada, and the Department of Computer Graphics, Max-Planck-Institut Informatik, Germany. He received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007 and a BS degree in information sciences from Peking University, China, in 2002. His primary research interests fall in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and computer vision. His research has led to over 100 scientific publications, including 70+ papers in the best graphics/vision journals (ACM TOG, IEEE TVCG, IEEE PAMI) and 30+ papers in the best vision/HCI conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, CHI, UIST). His recent works have received a Silver Medal from Special Edition 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), the Best Demo awards at the Emerging Technologies program, SIGGRAPH Asia in 2013 and 2014, and the Best Paper awards from CAD/Graphics 2015 and UIST 2019.

Prof. Hongbo FU

Acting Head of Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology

Hongbo Fu is a Professor and Acting Head at the Division of Arts and Machine Creativity, Hong Kong University of Science Technology. Before joining HKUST, he worked at the School of Creative Media, City University of Hong Kong, for over 15 years. He had postdoctoral research training at the Imager Lab, University of British Columbia, Canada, and the Department of Computer Graphics, Max-Planck-Institut Informatik, Germany. He received a Ph.D. degree in computer science from the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology in 2007 and a BS degree in information sciences from Peking University, China, in 2002. His primary research interests fall in computer graphics, human-computer interaction, and computer vision. His research has led to over 100 scientific publications, including 70+ papers in the best graphics/vision journals (ACM TOG, IEEE TVCG, IEEE PAMI) and 30+ papers in the best vision/HCI conferences (CVPR, ICCV, ECCV, CHI, UIST). His recent works have received a Silver Medal from Special Edition 2022 Inventions Geneva Evaluation Days (IGED), the Best Demo awards at the Emerging Technologies program, SIGGRAPH Asia in 2013 and 2014, and the Best Paper awards from CAD/Graphics 2015 and UIST 2019.

Brian Luo

Brian Luo

Product Director, Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd

Brian Luo is the Product Director of Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Tessellation Group, specializing in providing Smart Manufacturing automation and digital solutions for the textile manufacturing industry.

Brian holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Applied Data Science from The University of Michigan, USA.

Brian Luo

Product Director, Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd

Brian Luo is the Product Director of Guangdong Quaternion Technology Ltd., a subsidiary of the Tessellation Group, specializing in providing Smart Manufacturing automation and digital solutions for the textile manufacturing industry.

Brian holds a Master’s degree in Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology from City University of Hong Kong, and a Master’s degree in Applied Data Science from The University of Michigan, USA.

Prof. Li Li

Prof. Li Li

Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design of HKUST

Prof. Li Li is a Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Fellow of Royal Society of Arts. Prof. Li’s research interests include design thinking, advanced manufacturing, fiber composite materials, structure-based soft matter, and art. Her research has expanded the potential of fibers, a distinctively soft material, beyond their traditional applications into a versatile and powerful interdisciplinary tool benefitting designers and researchers across various disciplines. The design engineering of fibers enables tactile qualities that can evoke emotions and storytelling, allowing immersive and interactive experiences. Thus, revolutionize the creative industry, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities for different sectors. Her adoption of design thinking has also provided opportunities to experiment and innovate in areas such as smart technology, material science, and sustainable design, and has found practical value for the domains of design, healthcare, agriculture, archaeology, electronics and life style etc. Furthermore, her research has had successful industrialization and commercialization outcomes on an international scale.

Prof. Li Li

Professor, Division of Integrative Systems and Design of HKUST

Prof. Li Li is a Professor in the Division of Integrative Systems and Design of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, and the Fellow of Royal Society of Arts. Prof. Li’s research interests include design thinking, advanced manufacturing, fiber composite materials, structure-based soft matter, and art. Her research has expanded the potential of fibers, a distinctively soft material, beyond their traditional applications into a versatile and powerful interdisciplinary tool benefitting designers and researchers across various disciplines. The design engineering of fibers enables tactile qualities that can evoke emotions and storytelling, allowing immersive and interactive experiences. Thus, revolutionize the creative industry, drive commercial success, and unlock new opportunities for different sectors. Her adoption of design thinking has also provided opportunities to experiment and innovate in areas such as smart technology, material science, and sustainable design, and has found practical value for the domains of design, healthcare, agriculture, archaeology, electronics and life style etc. Furthermore, her research has had successful industrialization and commercialization outcomes on an international scale.

Richard Cheng

Richard Cheng

Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority

Mr. Cheng serves as a Non-Executive Director of Wing Tai Holdings Limited, the Managing Director and General Manager of Wing Tai Corporation Limited.

Mr. Cheng is a member of Election Committee (Textiles and Garment Subsector), a President of the Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers, the Chairman of the Clothing Industry Training Authority, the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries – Group 24, a member of Vocational Training Council – Fashion and Textile Training Board, an Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles, a member of Textile Council of Hong Kong – General Committee, a member of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Advisory Committee of School of Fashion and Textiles, a Vice President of the Guangzhou Foreign Investment Enterprises Chamber of Commerce, a Vice President of Friends of The Community Chest Wan Chai District, a member of the National Committee of Yunnan Province, an Honorary President of Yunnan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce of Macau Yunnan Friendship and Fraternity Association of Macau, an Honorary President of the Hong Kong Asia Youth Association and an Honorary President of the Hong Kong Youth Orchestra.

Mr. Cheng graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, USA.

Richard Cheng

Chairman of Clothing Industry Training Authority

Mr. Cheng serves as a Non-Executive Director of Wing Tai Holdings Limited, the Managing Director and General Manager of Wing Tai Corporation Limited.

Mr. Cheng is a member of Election Committee (Textiles and Garment Subsector), a President of the Federation of Hong Kong Garment Manufacturers, the Chairman of the Clothing Industry Training Authority, the Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries – Group 24, a member of Vocational Training Council – Fashion and Textile Training Board, an Honorary Chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles, a member of Textile Council of Hong Kong – General Committee, a member of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University – Advisory Committee of School of Fashion and Textiles, a Vice President of the Guangzhou Foreign Investment Enterprises Chamber of Commerce, a Vice President of Friends of The Community Chest Wan Chai District, a member of the National Committee of Yunnan Province, an Honorary President of Yunnan Provincial Federation of Industry and Commerce of Macau Yunnan Friendship and Fraternity Association of Macau, an Honorary President of the Hong Kong Asia Youth Association and an Honorary President of the Hong Kong Youth Orchestra.

Mr. Cheng graduated from the University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Science degree and holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Pepperdine University, USA.

Dr. Christina Dean

Dr. Christina Dean

Founder/Chair of Redress, Founder/CEO of The R Collective

Christina is a circular fashion advocate who has been at the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement for almost two decades. She founded Redress, the Hong Kong headquartered Asia focused NGO accelerating the transition to a circular system in 2007. She founded The R Collective social impact business that  reuses and recycles luxury textile waste in 2017.

Throughout her career in sustainable fashion, Christina has worked with multi-stakeholders along the fashion value chain, globally and with a particular expertise in Asia, establishing partnerships and projects with government, multilaterals, private sector, academia and investors.

Christina was in Vogue Business’ 2024 100 Innovators list, in the category of sustainability thought leaders; she was listed by UK VOGUE as one of the UK’s ‘Top 30 Inspirational Women’; she is on Asia Tatler’s The Impact List as one most influential individuals defining the future of Asia; and UBS names her as a ‘Global Visionary’. She has commented for global media, including various VOGUEs, Telegraph, Guardian, BBC, CNN Style, New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, China Daily and more. She is a regular speaker at global conferences. She co-authored ‘Dress [with] Sense’ the practical guide to a conscious closet, published by Thames and Hudson; she co-hosted the award-winning docu-series, ‘Frontline Fashion’; and her TEDx talks have been widely viewed.

Dr. Christina Dean

Founder/Chair of Redress, Founder/CEO of The R Collective

Christina is a circular fashion advocate who has been at the forefront of the sustainable fashion movement for almost two decades. She founded Redress, the Hong Kong headquartered Asia focused NGO accelerating the transition to a circular system in 2007. She founded The R Collective social impact business that  reuses and recycles luxury textile waste in 2017.

Throughout her career in sustainable fashion, Christina has worked with multi-stakeholders along the fashion value chain, globally and with a particular expertise in Asia, establishing partnerships and projects with government, multilaterals, private sector, academia and investors.

Christina was in Vogue Business’ 2024 100 Innovators list, in the category of sustainability thought leaders; she was listed by UK VOGUE as one of the UK’s ‘Top 30 Inspirational Women’; she is on Asia Tatler’s The Impact List as one most influential individuals defining the future of Asia; and UBS names her as a ‘Global Visionary’. She has commented for global media, including various VOGUEs, Telegraph, Guardian, BBC, CNN Style, New York Times, Forbes, Bloomberg BusinessWeek, China Daily and more. She is a regular speaker at global conferences. She co-authored ‘Dress [with] Sense’ the practical guide to a conscious closet, published by Thames and Hudson; she co-hosted the award-winning docu-series, ‘Frontline Fashion’; and her TEDx talks have been widely viewed.

Yang Zhao Hua

Yang Zhao Hua

Vice President of China National Textile And Apparel Council

Born in May, 1963, Mr. Yang Zhaohua earned a master’s degree in silk weaving engineering at the College of Textile and Clothing Engineering of Soochow University in 1984, and graduated MBA from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2001. He once worked in the Development Department of China Silk Corporation, served successively as the department director, Secretary General and Vice Chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and was appointed as the Vice Chairman and then Chairman of China Home Textile Association. As a professor-level senior engineer, he is now the Vice President of China National Textile and Apparel Council, the Chairman of Committee of Home Textile Producers of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation, and the Chief Supervisor of China Home Textile Association.

Yang Zhao Hua

Vice President of China National Textile And Apparel Council

Born in May, 1963, Mr. Yang Zhaohua earned a master’s degree in silk weaving engineering at the College of Textile and Clothing Engineering of Soochow University in 1984, and graduated MBA from Beijing Institute of Technology in 2001. He once worked in the Development Department of China Silk Corporation, served successively as the department director, Secretary General and Vice Chairman of the Sub-Council of Textile Industry, CCPIT, and was appointed as the Vice Chairman and then Chairman of China Home Textile Association. As a professor-level senior engineer, he is now the Vice President of China National Textile and Apparel Council, the Chairman of Committee of Home Textile Producers of the International Textile Manufacturers Federation, and the Chief Supervisor of China Home Textile Association.

Jessica Ng

Jessica Ng

Founder, The Jessica Company

Ms. Jessica Ng,

the Founder of The Jessica Company;

Executive Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of South China Financial Holdings Limited;

Non-executive director of South China Holdings Company Limited, and i-CABLE Communications Limited

 

Jessica has over 20 years of leadership experience in the media and financial services sector.

 

Jessica launched her namesake magazine JESSICA in 2000 which soon became the highest circulation women’s magazine in Hong Kong, with the aim of inspiring women to pursue their life dreams.  Later she established the JESNetwork, a community founded on the JESSICA Most Successful Women Award, with the mission of connecting, inspiring and empowering women, to create a collaborative platform for women in entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and sport.

 

For over two decades, JESSICA has been a beacon of empowerment for women in Hong Kong and beyond, and to further our mission and vision, ensuring that the impact remains authentic and powerful, The JESSICA Company was established as a standalone corporate entity in 2024.

 

Jessica sits on various women and youth support associations, including the position of Board Member and Treasurer of The International Women’s Forum Hong Kong Chapter, and Ambassador of the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong.

Jessica Ng

Founder, The Jessica Company

Ms. Jessica Ng,

the Founder of The Jessica Company;

Executive Vice-Chair and Chief Executive Officer of South China Financial Holdings Limited;

Non-executive director of South China Holdings Company Limited, and i-CABLE Communications Limited

 

Jessica has over 20 years of leadership experience in the media and financial services sector.

 

Jessica launched her namesake magazine JESSICA in 2000 which soon became the highest circulation women’s magazine in Hong Kong, with the aim of inspiring women to pursue their life dreams.  Later she established the JESNetwork, a community founded on the JESSICA Most Successful Women Award, with the mission of connecting, inspiring and empowering women, to create a collaborative platform for women in entrepreneurship, sustainability, technology and sport.

 

For over two decades, JESSICA has been a beacon of empowerment for women in Hong Kong and beyond, and to further our mission and vision, ensuring that the impact remains authentic and powerful, The JESSICA Company was established as a standalone corporate entity in 2024.

 

Jessica sits on various women and youth support associations, including the position of Board Member and Treasurer of The International Women’s Forum Hong Kong Chapter, and Ambassador of the Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong.

Hon. Sunny Tan

Hon. Sunny Tan

Member of HKSAR Legislative Council (Textiles & Garment)

As a seasoned industrialist, Hon Sunny Tan is currently a Member of the Legislative Council representing the Textiles and Garment functional constituency and Senior Advisor to Luen Thai Holdings Limited, a leading fashion and lifestyle apparel and accessories manufacturer, for which he has served for more than two decades.  He is also the Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Executive Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles.  In 2013, he received the “Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong”.

 

Hon Sunny Tan has a strong record of public and community service.  He is a Member of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development, a Member of Trade and Industry Advisory Board, a Member of Steering Committee of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme of the HKSAR Government.  He is also the Chairman of the Design Discipline Advisory Board of Hong Kong Design Institute, and Council Member of the Vocational Training Council, Board Director of the Hong Kong Design Centre. He is also a Standing Committee Member of the Hebei Province Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

 

Hon Sunny Tan obtained a Master of Science degree from Stanford University and Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Hon. Sunny Tan

Member of HKSAR Legislative Council (Textiles & Garment)

As a seasoned industrialist, Hon Sunny Tan is currently a Member of the Legislative Council representing the Textiles and Garment functional constituency and Senior Advisor to Luen Thai Holdings Limited, a leading fashion and lifestyle apparel and accessories manufacturer, for which he has served for more than two decades.  He is also the Chairman of the Hong Kong Productivity Council, Executive Deputy Chairman of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Executive Vice President of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles.  In 2013, he received the “Young Industrialist Awards of Hong Kong”.

 

Hon Sunny Tan has a strong record of public and community service.  He is a Member of the Committee on Innovation, Technology and Industry Development, a Member of Trade and Industry Advisory Board, a Member of Steering Committee of the Research, Academic and Industry Sectors One-plus (RAISe+) Scheme of the HKSAR Government.  He is also the Chairman of the Design Discipline Advisory Board of Hong Kong Design Institute, and Council Member of the Vocational Training Council, Board Director of the Hong Kong Design Centre. He is also a Standing Committee Member of the Hebei Province Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

 

Hon Sunny Tan obtained a Master of Science degree from Stanford University and Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Jane Rüsz Scaffidi Abbate

Jane Rüsz Scaffidi Abbate

Lecturer of Fashion Design Eco Design and Circular Economy, IED – European Institute of Design Milan

Jane is an experienced professional with an international background in the fashion industry, specializing in sustainable and circular fashion. She has worked in Denmark, Italy, Germany, and the USA, bringing a well-rounded, global perspective to her work. Jane holds a Bachelor of Fashion Design and a Master’s in Fashion Styling from Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy. Her expertise spans technical skills like pattern making, high-end tailoring, and costume design, as well as creative disciplines such as fashion styling, graphic design, and brand communication.

For the past eight years, Jane has been a lecturer at leading fashion universities in Milan, sharing her expertise and passion for sustainability with future industry professionals.

Throughout her career, Jane has held various roles across different types of organizations. As an independent contractor, she has shown versatility and innovation. She has also worked in large multinationals like ONLY (Bestseller Group), gaining valuable experience in global operations.

Additionally, Jane has collaborated with prominent artistic institutions like the Houston Ballet. Her dedication to sustainable fashion drives her efforts to promote environmentally responsible practices and foster innovation for a more sustainable future in the fashion industry.

Jane Rüsz Scaffidi Abbate

Lecturer of Fashion Design Eco Design and Circular Economy, IED – European Institute of Design Milan

Jane is an experienced professional with an international background in the fashion industry, specializing in sustainable and circular fashion. She has worked in Denmark, Italy, Germany, and the USA, bringing a well-rounded, global perspective to her work. Jane holds a Bachelor of Fashion Design and a Master’s in Fashion Styling from Istituto Marangoni in Milan, Italy. Her expertise spans technical skills like pattern making, high-end tailoring, and costume design, as well as creative disciplines such as fashion styling, graphic design, and brand communication.

For the past eight years, Jane has been a lecturer at leading fashion universities in Milan, sharing her expertise and passion for sustainability with future industry professionals.

Throughout her career, Jane has held various roles across different types of organizations. As an independent contractor, she has shown versatility and innovation. She has also worked in large multinationals like ONLY (Bestseller Group), gaining valuable experience in global operations.

Additionally, Jane has collaborated with prominent artistic institutions like the Houston Ballet. Her dedication to sustainable fashion drives her efforts to promote environmentally responsible practices and foster innovation for a more sustainable future in the fashion industry.

Rod Henderson

Rod Henderson

President of TAL Apparel Ltd

Rod Henderson is the President of Concept2, one of the business units of TAL Apparel. Concept2 specialises in Casual and Lifestyle apparel, working with many well-known brands and retailers across the USA and Europe. Rod is part of the TAL leadership team which has successfully transformed TAL’s structure establishing the business unit focus. Previously, Rod has held senior roles in manufacturing, sourcing, and retail, working across various apparel sectors with both Hong Kong and UK companies. Rod has been living in Hong Kong for the past 13 years since moving from the UK.

Rod Henderson

President of TAL Apparel Ltd

Rod Henderson is the President of Concept2, one of the business units of TAL Apparel. Concept2 specialises in Casual and Lifestyle apparel, working with many well-known brands and retailers across the USA and Europe. Rod is part of the TAL leadership team which has successfully transformed TAL’s structure establishing the business unit focus. Previously, Rod has held senior roles in manufacturing, sourcing, and retail, working across various apparel sectors with both Hong Kong and UK companies. Rod has been living in Hong Kong for the past 13 years since moving from the UK.

Francis Tsang

Francis Tsang

Cofounder, ChromeFree® Leather Alliance

With 30 years of experience in the global leather industry, Francis Tsang has witnessed significant technological advancements over the past five years. He has transitioned from traditional chrome tanning methods to innovative chrome-free and heavy metal-free tanning systems. These developments have greatly reduced water and chemical usage while addressing the issues of heavy metals and chromium VI, thereby minimizing environmental pollution.

 

Recently, Francis has focused on ethically sourcing Tibetan domestic raw yak hides, aiming to support Tibetan herder and farmer families and ensure that no hides go to waste. His commitment to sustainability and ethical practices reflects his dedication to transforming the leather industry for the better.

Francis Tsang

Cofounder, ChromeFree® Leather Alliance

With 30 years of experience in the global leather industry, Francis Tsang has witnessed significant technological advancements over the past five years. He has transitioned from traditional chrome tanning methods to innovative chrome-free and heavy metal-free tanning systems. These developments have greatly reduced water and chemical usage while addressing the issues of heavy metals and chromium VI, thereby minimizing environmental pollution.

 

Recently, Francis has focused on ethically sourcing Tibetan domestic raw yak hides, aiming to support Tibetan herder and farmer families and ensure that no hides go to waste. His commitment to sustainability and ethical practices reflects his dedication to transforming the leather industry for the better.

Natacha Van

Natacha Van

Founder and Designer of NATACHA VAN

Natacha has a multi-cultural background of Cambodian-Chinese borne in Hong Kong; raised in London, currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is a graduate of London College of Fashion.

Since debuting her Ready-to-Wear Collection in 2010, Natacha has been dedicated to making clothes that were as beautifully crafted from inside out. With the focus on couture quality craftsmanship, the materials used for her collection are 100% handcrafted in London / Hong Kong using the highest quality materials and construction, and manufactured by master tailors by hand in Cambodia .

Her collection is sold around the world. Her dresses are presently at many major world fashion weekexhibitions and fashion show, including New York 2019; London 2019 & 2017; Paris 2019, 2018 & 2017; Milan 2020, among others.

In 2017, she was appointed as “Ambassador of Cambodia”, joining London and Paris Fashion show at the invitation of His Excellency Pan Sorasak, the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Natacha Van

Founder and Designer of NATACHA VAN

Natacha has a multi-cultural background of Cambodian-Chinese borne in Hong Kong; raised in London, currently based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She is a graduate of London College of Fashion.

Since debuting her Ready-to-Wear Collection in 2010, Natacha has been dedicated to making clothes that were as beautifully crafted from inside out. With the focus on couture quality craftsmanship, the materials used for her collection are 100% handcrafted in London / Hong Kong using the highest quality materials and construction, and manufactured by master tailors by hand in Cambodia .

Her collection is sold around the world. Her dresses are presently at many major world fashion weekexhibitions and fashion show, including New York 2019; London 2019 & 2017; Paris 2019, 2018 & 2017; Milan 2020, among others.

In 2017, she was appointed as “Ambassador of Cambodia”, joining London and Paris Fashion show at the invitation of His Excellency Pan Sorasak, the Minister of Commerce of Cambodia to represent the Kingdom of Cambodia.

Karen Ho

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Inspired by the “An Inconvenient Truth” documentary, Karen wanted to exercise her diverse international management, business development and marketing competencies in advocacy for climate actions, building a culture of carbon performance management and pursuing efforts towards sustainable development.

Karen joined WWF in 2008 as Business Engagement Leader, Climate to work on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engage businesses and industries across the region to mitigate climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions through Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP). She has also been invited to speak on sustainability at international and regional conferences.

Karen assumed full responsibilities of the Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability since August 2017. She works with stakeholders across public and private sectors as well as civil society to make Hong Kong a sustainable city; explores collaboration opportunities to support community-based environmental protection projects and sustainable development goals (SDGs); promotes best practices of science-based target initiative (SBTi), measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure, low-carbon transformation, nature-based solutions (NbS) and net-zero circular economy.
An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

Karen Ho

Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability, WWF-Hong Kong

Inspired by the “An Inconvenient Truth” documentary, Karen wanted to exercise her diverse international management, business development and marketing competencies in advocacy for climate actions, building a culture of carbon performance management and pursuing efforts towards sustainable development.

Karen joined WWF in 2008 as Business Engagement Leader, Climate to work on climate and energy issues in Hong Kong and China, engage businesses and industries across the region to mitigate climate crisis and greenhouse gas emissions through Low Carbon Manufacturing Programme (LCMP) and Low-carbon Office Operation Programme (LOOP). She has also been invited to speak on sustainability at international and regional conferences.

Karen assumed full responsibilities of the Head of Corporate and Community Sustainability since August 2017. She works with stakeholders across public and private sectors as well as civil society to make Hong Kong a sustainable city; explores collaboration opportunities to support community-based environmental protection projects and sustainable development goals (SDGs); promotes best practices of science-based target initiative (SBTi), measurement, reporting and verification (MRV), environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosure, low-carbon transformation, nature-based solutions (NbS) and net-zero circular economy.
An accomplished senior executive, Karen held senior management positions in Fortune 500 companies prior to joining WWF. Karen holds a Master degree of Business Administration from University of Surrey, UK and is accredited as Chartered Marketer by the Chartered Institute of Marketing, UK since 2001.

Jesse Lee

Jesse Lee

Designer

Jesse holds a MA in Menswear from the University of Westminster (London, UK) and a degree in Fashion from Kingston University (UK). In 2022, Jesse won the International Talent Support Contest (ITS) Sportswear Award powered by Lotto Sport. Jesse was awarded the Redress Design Award 2020 All Star accolade for his collaboration with The R Collective and Levi’s® for the ‘Denim Reimagined’ collection. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year.

Jesse Lee

Designer

Jesse holds a MA in Menswear from the University of Westminster (London, UK) and a degree in Fashion from Kingston University (UK). In 2022, Jesse won the International Talent Support Contest (ITS) Sportswear Award powered by Lotto Sport. Jesse was awarded the Redress Design Award 2020 All Star accolade for his collaboration with The R Collective and Levi’s® for the ‘Denim Reimagined’ collection. He won the Redress Design Award 2018 Second Prize Mentorship with Orsola de Castro as well as the Hong Kong Best Prize the same year.

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