Ian Cookson

Citibank NA engages in the provision of banking services. It offers retail and commercial banking; credit cards; banking, capital markets, and advisory; markets and securities services; private banking; and treasury and trade solutions. The company was founded on June 16, 1812 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

NGP Capital (NGP Capital) is a venture capital subsidiary of Nokia Oyj founded in 2005 by John Gardner and Paul Asel. The firm is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.

Orange Business Holdings UK Ltd. provides telecommunications services. The company was founded on April 28, 1995 and is headquartered in Slough, the United Kingdom.

Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.

UBP-Gestion Institutionnelle SA (UBP-GI) is the Geneva-based asset management arm of the Swiss bank Union Bancaire Privée (UBP). Through a series of acquisitions initiated by Chairman Edgar de Picciotto, UBP can trace their history back to 1956. The present-day UBP was established in 1990 following the merger with Compagnie de Banque et d'Investissements and TDB-American Express Bank. UBP-GI was created in 1997 and caters to both private and institutional clients worldwide. They offer a range of investment funds, including traditional, multi-manager and structured products.

EFG Bank AG (EFG) is a private banking and asset management firm based in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded in 1995, they are a subsidiary of EFG International (SW: EFGN) which is held by the Latsis family. EFG specializes in wealth management. The firm manages various strategies including funds of funds, mutual funds and hedge funds, mostly domiciled in Luxembourg and Switzerland. They also manage discretionary portfolios. The EFG group has a global network of offices and representatives in North and South America, Europe, the Middle East and throughout Asia.

Murray Consultants provides consulting and advertising services.

DBS Bank (Hong Kong) Ltd. provides commercial banking services. Its services include consumer banking, private, ec-banking and enterprise banking services. The firm also provides treasures priority, accounts and deposits, loans and other investment services. The company was founded in 2001 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.

Brunswick Group LLP provides public relations and corporate communication services. The company provides communication services to media relations, public policy, employee communications, crisis management and investor relations. The company was founded by Alan Parker, Louise Charlton and Andrew Fenwick in 1987 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

ICI Group is a British company that manufactures paints and coatings.

The American Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong is a business organization that acts as a focal point for members' concerns regarding regional trade and investment issues. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The committee hosts programs that inform the membership and stimulate thoughtful action regarding trade, investment, and competitiveness issues. The organization has over 50 years of excellence and influence and remains actively engaged in a broad range of local and international public policy issues of importance to its membership. The Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals Committee aims to promote innovation and improved patient outcomes in Hong Kong. The CEO of the Chinese company is Chi Hong Wong.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) is the government authority in Hong Kong which was established in 1993 by merging the Office of the Exchange Fund with the Office of the Commissioner of Banking. The HKMA reports to the Financial Secretary and is responsible for maintaining Hong Kong's monetary and banking stability. Based in Hong Kong, the Authority aims to keep the Hong Kong dollar stable by managing the Exchange Fund (Hong Kong's official reserves) in a sound and effective way, to promote the safety of Hong Kong's banking system and to develop Hong Kong's financial infrastructure to enable money to flow smoothly, freely and without obstruction. The Exchange Fund's statutory roles include affecting the exchange value of the currency of Hong Kong and maintaining the stability and integrity of the monetary and financial systems, with a view to maintaining Hong Kong as an international financial center. The HKMA manages the Exchange Fund, ensuring that the fund meets its statutory roles and actively managing the fund's assets, mainly held in the form of foreign denominated interest-bearing instruments and equities. To meet the operational needs of the Government, part of the Exchange Fund is also held in Hong Kong dollar denominated securities. The Exchange Fund is managed as two distinct portfolios. The first is a Backing Portfolio to ensure that the monetary base related to the Currency Board operations is fully backed by highly liquid, short-term U.S. dollar denominated interest-bearing securities. The second is an Investment Portfolio to preserve the fund's value for future generations in Hong Kong.

French Institute Alliance Française (FIAF) is a premier center for French language and culture located in New York, NY. FIAF offers a wide selection of fully immersive French courses for all ages and levels, from toddlers to adults. In addition to language courses, FIAF hosts a variety of cultural events, including film screenings, exhibitions, and festivals. FIAF also has a preschool program that provides a joyful entry into French language and culture for toddlers. The John and Francine Haskell Library at FIAF is one of the largest private French libraries in the country, and FIAF members enjoy free borrowing privileges and free admission to all its programs. FIAF is a registered non-profit organization, and support from the community is appreciated.

Tata Communications (UK) Ltd. provides communications solutions. It offers services such as collocation, managed hosting, and managed storage services. The company was founded on October 28, 2004 and is headquartered in London, the United kingdom.

The Hong Kong Venture Capital & Private Equity Association was established in 1987 with the mission to encourage a thriving venture capital and private equity industry in Hong Kong, HK. The association is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong and was founded by Lewis Polk Rutherfurd. The association promotes the role of member firms in value creation, innovation, and economic development. It provides a platform for networking and experience sharing among its members and advocates for industry professional ethics, international best practices, and standards. The association offers various types of membership, and the membership committee assesses applications based on relevant criteria.

RAYS Capital Partners Ltd. (RAYS) is a boutique investment partnership headquartered in Hong Kong. The firm was founded by David (Ching Chi) Ruan and Amy (Yok Tak) Yip in 2010. RAYS manages investments in Asia on behalf of private clients and institutional investors, alongside partners’ and principals’ own capital.

Colt Technology Services NV engages in telecommunication services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Diegem, Belgium.

Part of Veolia Environnement SA, Veolia NV-SA is a Belgian company that provides environmental solutions in the field of water, waste, and energy management for cities and industries. The private company is based in Brussels, Belgium. The CEOs are Gavin Graveson, Nicolas Germond. The company was founded in 1968.