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.

Chapman Fong is Director, Hub Development at Airport Authority Hong Kong, where he leads strategic initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong International Airport’s position as a premier global aviation and logistics gateway.

With more than three decades of experience in the aviation industry, Chapman has held senior roles across terminal and airfield operations, cargo development, and route development. He has contributed to a range of pioneering initiatives, including the development of the world’s first cross-boundary intermodal transfer service, as well as the deployment of innovative technologies such as digital apron operations and autonomous vehicles at Hong Kong International Airport.

Chapman is a Corporate Member of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport, and the Royal Aeronautical Society. He holds a Master’s degree in Transport Studies from The University of Hong Kong and has completed executive development programmes at the University of Cambridge, London Business School, and Columbia University. His areas of expertise include airport development, intermodal connectivity, aviation innovation, and logistics hub strategy.

Rene brings over 15 years of experience across retail, FMCG, sourcing, and supply chain management. Currently serving as Head of Digital at Carrefour Global Sourcing, she has collaborated with major global organizations including Pfizer, Adidas Group, Lidl, and Kaufland. Specialized in end-to-end digital transformation and operational optimization, she focuses on scaling modern supply chain technologies, driving process efficiency, and leveraging data-driven solutions to build resilient global supply networks.

Mona Liu is Vice President of Supply Chain & Quality Assurance at City Super Group, bringing over 30 years of supply chain experience spanning manufacturing, F&B and retail, with extensive exposure to global supply chains. A graduate of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, she also holds an MBA from Warwick Business School.  Her leadership responsibilities cover retail supply chain management, operational excellence and quality assurance. She drives initiatives to strengthen supply chain efficiency, resilience, food quality and traceability while advancing technology-enabled operations.

Mona has been closely involved in City Super Group’s supply chain transformation, including the Smart Warehouse, IoT-enabled operations and the development of AI-powered demand forecasting. Her work applies automation, real-time data and intelligent technologies to enhance warehouse efficiency, inventory visibility and data-driven decision-making. She also contributes industry perspectives through engagement with GS1 ECR HK Advisory Board member.

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.

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.

With over two decades of technology leadership across dynamic retail, agency, and MNC environments, Patrick specializes in aligning enterprise technology strategies with measurable business growth. As Director of Digital & IT at Fairwood Holdings, he oversees the group’s complete technology landscape across 170+ outlets, driving enterprise digitalisation, cloud transformation, and AI enablement.

Mr. Simon Ng joined Global Logistics System (HK) Co. Ltd. (GLSHK) as the CEO in 2018.  Before joining the company, he held managerial positions at Cathay Pacific Airways overseeing streams such as Sales and Distribution and Digital Transformation. Simon’s unwavering aspiration is to pioneer the future of digital cargo, leveraging his expertise in digitalization.  Under his vision of bringing transformation to the air cargo industry, GLSHK achieved significant milestones, such as collaborating with Cathay Cargo to develop a compelling booking system and becoming the world’s first technology provider to enable daily usage production under the IATA ONE Record scheme.

Simon holds a Master of Business Administration Degree from the University of Hong Kong. His determination continues to shape the skies of innovation, leaving an indelible mark in the world of digitalised logistics.

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

Dr. John Yu is a seasoned logistics professional and the Senior Head of Operations at Aramex Hong Kong Limited, overseeing operations and product development in South China and Hong Kong. A highly accomplished academic and practitioner, he holds a Doctor of Business Administration along with two Master’s degrees in Industrial Logistics Systems and Knowledge Management, both graduated with distinctions.

As Chairperson of the Logistics Policy Committee and a Council Member of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK), Dr. Yu has a proven track record of industry leadership. He successfully hosted the "Modern Logistics Summit – The GBA" at PolyU and pioneered two comprehensive surveys examining ESG awareness and smart logistics perception within the sector. These studies provided critical insights that have helped benchmark the industry, identify strategic gaps, and shape sustainable development policies for Hong Kong's transport and logistics ecosystem.

Dr. Yu extends his expertise to public service as an appointed Expert for the Port Community System (PCS) Development Project's Industry Expert Liaison Group, and a Member of the Customer Liaison Group (CLG) on Trade Matters under the Census and Statistics Department. Dedicated to nurturing the next generation of logistics talent, he is a Visiting Lecturer at PolyU CPCE and has authored five books alongside more than 170 articles across diverse media platforms. 

Boris Lo is the Chief Operating Officer at UXSoft Global Limited, bringing over 15 years of industry-leading expertise in retail solutions, digital transformation, and enterprise technology across Hong Kong and Greater China.

As COO, Boris spearheads UXSoft’s operational strategy and technological innovation, bridging cutting-edge artificial intelligence with robust retail architecture. With deep expertise spanning AI-driven consumer insights, intelligent automation, and integrated omnichannel systems, he empowers modern retail brands to streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and accelerate sustainable growth.

Over his decade-and-a-half trajectory in Hong Kong’s fast-evolving retail tech landscape, Boris has established a strong track record of designing high-impact digital infrastructures for enterprise clients. His vision seamlessly fuses deep AI domain knowledge with practical, scalable retail applications, positioning UXSoft at the forefront of the next-generation retail ecosystem.