PolyU Confers University Fellowship on Distinguished Leader in Finance and Business

PolyU conferred the title of University Fellow on four outstanding individuals in recognition of their significant contributions to the University and the community in their respective fields. Presided over by Dr LAM Tai-fai, PolyU Council Chairman, the Conferment Ceremony was held at the Jockey Club Auditorium on campus on 21 January 2026. The recipients were warmly greeted by Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, PolyU President, and members of the University’s senior management team.

In his welcoming speech, Prof. TENG said, “Our University Fellows have contributed to PolyU’s development in many meaningful ways and we are truly grateful for their steadfast support as we pursue academic and research excellence for the benefit of society. I look forward to even closer collaboration between PolyU and our Fellows. Together, we can make greater contributions to the advancement of PolyU, to the sustainable development of Hong Kong, and to the continued progress of our Nation.”

Among the four fellowship recipients, Prof. Richard LEUNG Tim-chiu is a leading figure in finance and business and has a deep association with the School of Accounting and Finance (AF).

Prof. LEUNG, an outstanding finance professional and leader with over three decades of stellar career at some of the world’s most prestigious finance institutions, is an active community servant dedicated to empowering youth. He was PolyU Council Member from 2016 to 2024, contributing to the University’s financial health through key roles across multiple committees. He currently serves as PolyU Court Member, Professor of Practice (Finance) and Member of the International Advisory Committee of the Research Institute for Future Food. He is also the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orion Astropreneur Space Academy, devoted to fostering Hong Kong’s commercial space ecosystem.