Speaker(s)

• Mr David Simmonds FCG HKFCG, Institute President; Chief Strategy, Sustainability and Governance Officer, CLP Holdings Limited
• Dr Kelvin Wong, SBS JP FCG HKFCG, Chairman of Securities and Futures Commission (Keynote Speaker)
• Ms Katherine Ng, Head of Listing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
• Ms Edith Shih FCG(CS, CGP) HKFCG(CS, CGP)(PE), Honorary Adviser to Council, Past International President and Institute Past President; Executive Director and Company Secretary, CK Hutchison Holdings Limited
• Ms Fiona Cheng, Vice President, IPO Vetting, Listing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
• Mr Tony Wa, Vice President, Listing Regulation and Enforcement, Listing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited
• Ms Catherine Yien, Managing Director and Head of Listing Regulation and Enforcement, Listing, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (Panellist)
• Dr Renu Bhatia, Independent Non-executive Director, HUTCHMED (China) Limited (Panellist)
• Ms Grace Huang, Partner, Freshfields (Panellist)

Description

Navigating directorship in today’s complex regulatory landscape demands more than expertise—it requires proactive governance. As a director, your role evolves dramatically through IPO readiness and beyond.

The topics covered in this seminar are: 

• Principles of directors’ duties
• Key steps for prospective directors of a listed company
• Directors’ role in cultivating effective governance and compliance
• Key considerations for newly listed issuers
• Understanding general disclosure obligations in transactions

(Recorded in July 2025)

Level: Intermediate

Keynote speaker/Moderator, Speakers and Panellists' bio:(in order of appearance)
Mr David Simmonds
Dr Kelvin Wong
Ms Katherine Ng
Ms Edith Shih
Ms Fiona Cheng
Mr Tony Wa
Ms Catherine Yien
Dr Renu Bhatia
Ms Grace Huang