From Insight to Impact— How 20 Executives Transformed Business Through Research

Professor the Honourable Michael NGAI
Chairman of the Council, City University of Hong Kong

Hong Kong stands as one of the world’s most dynamic international cities where business, culture, and innovation converge. Its unique position as a global educational and financial hub provides fertile ground for new ideas and leadership that shape industries and societies worldwide.

Within this vibrant environment, City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) has established itself as a forward-looking institution, committed to advancing scholarship and fostering meaningful connections between academia and practice. Guided by resilience and innovation, CityUHK continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of higher education in the region and beyond.

Over the years, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) programme at CityUHK has grown into a distinguished platform for senior executives and prominent business leaders to integrate rigorous research with practical application. The DBA programme has strengthened CityUHK’s reputation as a global university and contributed to Hong Kong’s standing as a centre of thought leadership and business excellence.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of the DBA programme, this commemorative book is a tribute to the collective effort that has made the programme a beacon of innovation, internationalisation, and leadership. Its pages are filled with stories of DBA graduates whose research has made significant academic, practical, and societal contributions.

This significant achievement has been made possible through the vision and commitment of the programme leaders as well as the devotion of CityUHK faculty and staff. I also extend our gratitude to our alumni, whose accomplishments embody the programme’s impact, and our current students whose curiosity continues to enrich the programme.

Together, we look forward to inspiring the next generation of global business pioneers, carrying forward the legacy of excellence that defines CityUHK and the DBA programme.