Prof. William Leung Wing-cheung, GBS, JP

Prof. William Leung is Executive Director and Group Deputy Chief Executive Officer of Sun Hung Kai and Co. Ltd. and Chief Executive Officer of Sun Hung Kai Financial Ltd. After graduating from Hong Kong Baptist College in 1978, Prof. Leung has established himself as one of the most successful professionals in the banking and financial sector. He has held various senior positions in prominent global financial institutions such as American Express, Standard Chartered Bank, Visa International, MasterCard International and Hang Seng Bank. He is renowned for his creativity and has launched a number of innovative products that have been remarkably successful.

Prof. Leung has distinguished himself as a staunch supporter of HKBU, serving various roles as an alumnus and as an expert in the financial sector. He served as Treasurer of the University Council and Court for six years. During his tenure, Prof. Leung spared no efforts in working with senior management to develop the University’s long-term financial strategy. He also serves as Treasurer of the Board of Governors and Chairman of the Alumni Committee of the HKBU Foundation since its establishment, where he further provides inspirational ideas on the University’s fundraising strategy. Prof. Leung also introduced the idea of “Alumni Sharing Forum” which aims to provide students with an outside-of-classroom learning opportunity while at the same time celebrating the success of HKBU alumni. In addition, Prof. Leung is a regular face at various University events and a generous donor in support of the University’s projects as well as the development of sports activities. An Honorary University Fellowship was conferred on him in 2013.

Prof. Leung has also made significant contributions to the development of arts and cultural activities and human resources across Hong Kong. He serves as Chairman of Council of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, Chairman of the Employees Retraining Board, Chairman of the Governing Board of Hong Kong Creative Arts Centre and a member of the Consultation Panel of the West Kowloon Cultural District. In recognition of his meritorious public and community service, Prof. Leung was appointed Justice of the Peace in 2005 and was honoured with a Bronze Bauhinia Star in 2009 by the HKSAR Government.