Members of the HKUST Business School are extremely saddened by the passing of its Founding Dean, Professor Chan Yuk Shee, on 22 May 2017.
Professor Chan joined HKUST in 1990 as one of the founding faculty members. He was appointed as the Founding Dean of our School in 1993. As a leading finance scholar with a global vision, he played a pivotal role in boosting the international standing of HKUST Business School and making it “World Class in Asia”. Professor Chan also established strategic partnerships with world- renowned institutions, including the Kellogg School of Management, to launch the Executive MBA program 20 years ago. Under his leadership, the Business School rapidly ascended to international prominence. Aspired by his vision, the School strives to become an intellectual powerhouse of business education on the global scene.
Deeply committed to the development of HKUST, Professor Chan was later appointed Vice-President for Academic Affairs in 2001. During his 16 years of service at HKUST, he contributed significantly to the academic development of the University and steered HKUST through challenging time and critical junctures.
With his ample and extensive experience in university administration, Professor Chan was appointed President of Lingnan University in 2007. He led that university until he retired in 2013.
As a member of the HKUST family, Professor Chan’s commitment to the School and the University was deeply appreciated by all of us. We are grateful to have Professor Chan as our Founding Dean and the fine tradition he established for the School and students, past and present. He will be missed.