PolyU appoints Mr Cheung Leong as Vice President (Administration and Development)

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) announces the appointment of Mr CHEUNG Leong as Vice President (Administration and Development) with effect from 4 May 2026.

As Vice President (Administration and Development), Mr Cheung will provide strategic leadership in fundraising, public affairs, and alumni engagement. He will also oversee internal governance and the operational efficiency of central functions, including Finance, Human Resources, Legal, Risk and Compliance, Internal Audit, the University Health Service, and university subsidiaries. He will play a leading role in the transformation of the College of Professional and Continuing Education into a new private university.

Mr Cheung has a distinguished track record of leadership across the public, private and non-profit sectors. Most recently, he served as Chief Strategy Officer of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Exchange Fund Investment Office, where he led investment operation, digital transformation, and sustainable investment initiatives. Prior to that, as Executive Director of Charities and Community at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, he was responsible for its charitable initiatives, managing Asia’s largest philanthropic portfolios, driving strategic shifts towards societal impact-focused projects, and pioneering digital innovations in social services and education.

Prof. Jin-Guang TENG, President of PolyU, said: “Mr Cheung’s outstanding record in strategic leadership, cross-sector collaboration and transformative change makes him well placed to advance PolyU’s mission. His strong commitment to societal impact, together with his extensive networks and operational acumen, will be instrumental in further enhancing our institutional resilience, global reputation, and community engagement.”

In addition to his full-time professional roles, he has been actively involved in the development of social enterprises and educational institutions. He currently chairs the Committee on Reduction of Salt and Sugar in Food under the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and has held advisory and academic appointments at leading local and global universities.

Mr Cheung holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from The Chinese University of Hong Kong and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School.

Download Mr Cheung Leong’s portrait here.

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