Profile of SHTM recipient

Dr Wang serves as CEO and Board Member of Zhejiang Haozhu Network Technology and Travel Ease International (Hong Kong), a joint venture between Alibaba Group and Marriott International. Under his leadership, the company introduced a “platform + hospitality” digital operation model that strengthened both loyalty membership growth and transaction performance, with Marriott Bonvoy membership within the Alibaba ecosystem surpassing 15 million. He has led the adoption of AI-driven technologies and developed digital transformation frameworks that offer replicable models for hotel chains worldwide. Drawing on his experience across government, non-governmental organisations, and multinational hospitality groups, Dr Wang has contributed to the design of strategic organisational frameworks and innovation-focused marketing ecosystems for corporate headquarters. Dr Wang maintains a close connection with PolyU. As a core member of the Executive Committee of the PolyU SHTM Mainland Alumni Network, he serves as Secretary-General and Deputy Chair, helping to coordinate major events. These include SHTM and PolyU anniversary celebrations, the SHTM China Tourism Forum in Hangzhou and Philadelphia, and annual mainland alumni activities.