GS1 Hong Kong Summit 2026

Anna has more than 30 years of CEO experience in steering the strategic direction of the organisation, spearheading major strategic innovative initiatives that have revolutionized the way companies do business locally and globally, helping HK business community thrive.

She has led GS1 Hong Kong to establish platforms, ecosystems and programmes that have driven industry adoption of global supply chain standards, practices and technologies for enhanced business efficiency, digital commerce and IoT development across industries.

Ms Lin has been appointed by the Government of the HKSAR as Justice of the Peace (JP) in 2012 and awarded the Medal of Honour (MH) in 2023. She also attained Chartered Fellow (FCILT) granted by The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in 2018, recognising her achievement and contribution to the industries in Hong Kong.

In fostering a collaborative ecosystem, Ms Lin holds a number of appointments in both government and local industry organizations as well as regional organisations, including:

Local:

• Non-official Member of Digital Economy Development Committee, HKSAR;
• Vice-chairman of Subcommittee on Infrastructure and Promotion, Hong Kong Logistics
• Development Council, HKSAR;
• Chairperson of Advisory Group of Digital Transformation Support Pilot Programme, Cyperport;
• Chairman of Asian Institute of Supply Chains & Logistics Advisory Committee, The Chinese University of Hong Kong;
• Member of HKTDC Logistics Services Advisory Committee;
• Member of Management Advisory Board, OpenCertHub;
• Advisor of Hong Kong-ASEAN Economic Cooperation Foundation;

Global / Regional:

• Member of the GS1 Global CEO Advisory Council;
• Director of Board of Pacific Basin Economic Council (PBEC);
• APEC Business Advisory Council Hong Kong representative for APEC Policy Partnership on Food Security;
• Member of Advisory Board of School of Business, University of Birmingham;
• Director of Board of Hong Kong Foundation, University of Birmingham.

Ms Lin is a native of Hong Kong. She holds an MBA in Strategic Management from the University of Birmingham United Kingdom.

Roger Chan has extensive experience in the knitwear manufacturing sector, holding significant leadership positions at both Cobalt Fashion and Hong Kong’s broader textile and garment industry.

As the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Cobalt Fashion, a trailblazer in the knitwear industry, Roger oversees both the company’s operational excellence and technological innovation. Under his leadership, Cobalt Fashion has embraced cutting-edge technological tools and digital initiatives to enhance its design capabilities and production processes.

Serving a diverse clientele ranging from mass retailers to premium brands, Cobalt Fashion leverages AI and the industry’s foremost digital knitwear asset library to deliver high-quality virtual designs and production-ready data, transforming traditional knitwear manufacturing into a technology-driven industry.

Beyond his role at Cobalt Fashion, Roger serves as the Chairman of the Hong Kong Woollen & Synthetic Knitting Manufacturers' Association, Chairman of the Clothing Industry Training Authority, and Vice Chairman of the Textile Council of Hong Kong,  highlighting his broader influence in the industry. These leadership roles involve shaping industry standards, advocating for sector interests, and promoting innovation along sustainability initiatives.

Dr. Toa Charm is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in the innovation and technology industry. His expertise spans various domains, including AI/Big Data, FinTech, Corporate Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Digital Transformation. Dr. Charm has held senior management positions at Cyberport, HSBC, IBM, Oracle, Kingdee, and Jardine. He published his book titled "數碼力大提升" (Boost Your Digital Power) and a few international business cases. Dr. Charm received accolades such as the 2019 College of Business Distinguished Alumni Award and the 2018 Doctor of Business Administration Alumni Award from CityU HK.

Dr. Charm is actively involved in advising enterprises on digital transformation, data literacy empowerment, and data monetization strategies. He has provided guidance to renowned organizations such as Bank of East Asia, China Everbright Bank, China Construction Bank, Transunion, Sun Life, AIA, BLUE, Chow Tai Fook, Harbour City, foodpanda, Airport Authority, Ricoh, ONE, CLP, MTR, HKTDC, Baidu and Lenovo.

Dr. Charm played a pivotal role in establishing Cyberport as a global leader in the digital tech ecosystem, attracting over 1,200 digital companies from more than 30 countries, including multiple unicorns. He currently chairs a few Asia's elite start-ups including OpenCertHub, Posify, Buyandship, Wizpresso, Lively Impact, HairCoSys and Kingsware.

Dr. Charm's contributions extend beyond individual companies. He serves as the Founding Chairman of the Data Literacy Association and holds key positions in various industry organizations. These include the President of the IoT Industry Advisory Council at GS1 HK, member in the Technology Council of Macau SAR Government, ExCo member of the Startup Council of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), mentor in the ELITE & LEAP Admission Panel at Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks (HKSTP), member of the Entrepreneurship Centre Advisory Group at Hong Kong Cyberport, member of the Tech Panel at Hong Kong Applied Science & Technology Institute (ASTRI), member of Digital Economy at Hong Kong Consumer Council.

Furthermore, Dr. Charm actively contributes to nurturing the next generation of leaders through his teaching engagements at leading universities such as the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), Swiss Business School, Institute for China Business at HKU, and Greater Bay Area Business School. He received Faculty Teaching Merit Awards in 3 consecutive years (2021-23) from CUHK. Dr. Charm completed executive training programs at MIT, Stanford, Oxford, UC-Berkeley, Northwestern, Ivey, and CEIBS

Mr. Law is a Sustainability Partner at Deloitte China with 15 years' experience advising public and private companies on ESG strategy, sustainability and financial reporting, and assurance. He works with boards and executive teams to strengthen governance and capacity, quantify and account for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the value chain — including Scope 3 — assess climate resilience, develop decarbonisation strategies, and prepare disclosures that balance business implications with regulatory and ISSB-aligned expectations.

Before Deloitte, Mr. Law served at a leading global professional services firm and was Sustainability Director at the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA), where he led the localisation of sustainability standards — aligned with the ISSB — and built capacity programmes for practitioners and listed companies. He also supported the preparation of the Implementation Guidance for Climate Disclosures under the HKEX ESG Reporting Framework, and now serves on HKICPA's Sustainability Committee, advancing sustainability upskilling for the profession.

Mr. Law is a member of the GHG Protocol Technical Working Group, contributing to revisions of global greenhouse gas accounting standards — the foundation for credible Scope 3 and supply-chain emissions data — serves on the advisory committee for a sustainability-related master's programme at a Hong Kong university, and is a certified public accountant in both Hong Kong and the United States.