Mr. Akira Fujimine
Vice Chairman, The Japan HK Society - Kansai Chapter
Sumitomo Bank
Industry: Banking & Finance
[July 10, 2003] in Japanese

Mr. Yossi Weidenfeld
National President, HK - Australia Business Association - National
Honorary Treasurer, Federation of HK Business Associations Worldwide
Global Surplus Trading
Industry: Import/Export & Manufacturing
[July 8, 2003] in English

Mr. Stephen Liu
President, HK - Australia Business Association - New South Wales
Liu Madden Partners, Chartered Accountants
Industry: Accountancy
[July 9, 2003] in English

Mr. Alexander Tolias
President, HK - Australia Business Association - Victoria Chapter
RUGAO Financial Services, Australasia Ltd.
Industry: Consultancy
[July 8, 2003] in English

Mr. Piet Steel
Chairman, Belgium - HK Society
Vice Chairman, Federation of HK Business Associations Worldwide
Solvay SA
Industry: Manufacturing - Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals
[July 9, 2003] in English

Mr. Ole Christoffersen
Member of Board & Secretariat, Denmark - HK Trade Association
Danish Chamber of Commerce
Industry: Trade Promotion
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Jacques Pelletier
President, Association France - HK
Reseau Ernst & Young
Industry: Legal & Consultancy
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Declan Martin
Member of Board, Ireland HK Business Forum
Dublin Chamber of Commerce
Industry: Trade Promotion
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. James Reid
Vice Chairman, Netherlands HK Society
Jardine Matheson Europe BV
Industry: Conglomerate
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Lars-Kare Legernes
Member of Board, Norway - HK Trade Association
Oslo Chamber of Commerce
Industry: Trade Promotion
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Bo Ekander
President, Sweden HK Society
Mandarin Star
Industry: Business Consultancy
[May 21, 2003] in English
The newly-elected President of Sweden-Hong Kong Society, shared his views of how closely Sweden and Hong Kong has been partnering economically over the years. He also talked about his vision and mission for Sweden-Hong Kong Society, one of the most prominent Hong Kong Business Associations in Europe.

Mr. Kenneth Cooke
Chairman, HK - UK Business Forum
Llewelyn Davies
Industry: Architecture
[July 8, 2003] in English

Mr. Maxwell Brotman
Immediate Past President, Federation Hong Kong Business Associations Worldwide Fuller Landau
Industry: Accountancy
[Oct 28, 2003] in English

Mr. Henry Fetigan
National Vice Chair, The HK - Canada Business Association - National
CHMB AM1320
Industry: Media - Multicultural AM Radio Station
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Mitchell Kowalski
Executive Vice President, The HK - Canada Business Association - National
Ayesworth Thompson Phelan O'Brien LLP
Industry: Legal
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Peter Yeung
National Chair, The HK - Canada Business Association - National
Yeung & Company
Industry: Accountancy
[July 10, 2003] in English

Ms. Dawn Haghighi
Director, HK Business Association of the Midwest
Charter One Bank
Industry: Banking - Legal
[July 10, 2003] in English

Mr. Gene Hanratty
Executive Director, HK Association of Atlanta
Industry: Trade Promotion
[July 10, 2003] in English

Dr. Robert Hsueh
President, HK Association of Northern Texas
Henry, Driegert & Hsueh, L.L.C.
Industry: Legal
[July 10, 2003] in English

Ms. Laisin Lee
President, HK Business Association of Hawaii East Oahu Realty
Industry: Real Estate
[July 10, 2003] in Englis

Mr. Christopher C. Leu
President, HK Association of Southern California
Chairman, Federation of HK Business Associations Worldwide
Daystar Capital Partners, Inc.
Industry: Banking & Finance
[July 9, 2003] in English

Ms. Vivien Chan, JP
Senior Partner, Vivien Chan & Co.
Industry: Legal
[Oct 29, 2003] in English
Topic: China Advisory Workshop (for Hong Kong Forum 2003)
Hong Kong legal firm experienced in assisting overseas and Hong Kong companies in setting up and expanding in the China market.

Mr. James Hughes-Hallett
Chairman, John Swire & Sons (HK) Ltd.
Industry: Conglomerate
[Oct 28, 2003] in English
Topic: Hong Kong's role in the globalising China (for Hong Kong Forum 2003)

Mr. Paul Clerc-Renaud
Managing Director, Fargo Group
Industry: Trading
[Oct 28, 2003] in English
Topic: Asia's Best Location for International SMEs (for Hong Kong Forum 2003)
Hong Kong-based French company specialising in Euro-China trade. Products traded range from industrial equipment & supplies to lingerie to lifestyle products.

Mr. Stephen Greer
CEO, Smorgon Hartwell Recycling Ltd.
Industry: Steel recycling
[Oct 28, 2003] in English
Topic: Asia's Best Location for International SMEs (for Hong Kong Forum 2003)
Hong Kong-based US/Australian joint venture company specialising in steel-recycling in the region.

Ms. Elizabeth Thomson
President, ICS Trust (Asia) Ltd.
Industry: Consultancy
[Oct 28, 2003] in English
Topic: Asia's Best Location for International SMEs (for Hong Kong Forum 2003)
Hong Kong-based Canadian company specialising in consultancy service helping foreign companies on tax structuring and trade matters.

Mr. Bert Wong
CEO, PharmacoGenetics
Industry: Biotechnology
[May 23, 2003] in English
Hong Kong-based biotechnology company PharmacoGenetics translates advances in genomic research into clinical applications and provides integrated solutions, bioinformatic systems and proprietary diagnostic products and services for the healthcare of complex diseases, especially neuropsychiatric disorders and cancers.

Mr. Norman Lao
General Manager, Lighthouse Technologies
Industry: Electronics
[May 12, 2003] in English
Founded in 1998, Lighthouse Technologies focuses on developing LED video screens and systems. The company has already developed a series of technological innovations, including 10mm indoor and outdoor video screens and 360-degree video signal rotation, and will strive to stay at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies.

Mr. Billy Wong
Managing Director, Crown Relocations
Industry: Logistics
[Jan 27, 2003] in English / Cantonese
Billy Wong, Managing Director of Crown Relocations, winner of the 2002 HKTDC Services Award for Export Marketing, says marketing and IT applications have played important roles in the rapid expansion of the company's business over the past 33 years.

Ms. Anne Forrest
Non-Executive Chairman for Asia, Golin/Harris International
Industry: Public Relations
[Jan 22, 2003] in English
Seasoned PR professional Anne Forrest shares her insights into the prospects of the industry in Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland. After a 20-year active career in Hong Kong, the American entrepreneur says she will continue to practise here in her semi-retirement.