The 20th induction ceremony for the Beta Gamma Sigma (BGS) HKUST Chapter welcomed more than 340 new members to the international honor society, along with this year’s Chapter Honoree Mr. David GRIMME, Chief Operating Officer of HSBC Asia Pacific.
With admission by invitation only, BGS recognizes business students for their pursuit of excellence, and membership is considered one of the highest accolades for students in programs accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International).
Speaking at the induction ceremony, Professor TAM Kar Yan, Dean of HKUST Business School and President of the BGS HKUST Chapter, noted the steady growth in HKUST’s membership since the chapter was founded in 2000. It includes top students, graduates and faculty members who are also part of a larger network of 900,000 members in over 190 countries.
Dean Tam welcomed the latest group of inductees after the COVID outbreak, and commended their outstanding achievements in the practice of business, study, teaching and research during this challenging period. Dean Tam also welcomed Mr. Grimme as this year’s distinguished honoree, praising his vision for emerging technologies and a future-ready workforce that has enabled the School to forge a partnership with HSBC to nurture talent in the digital age.
This year’s Chapter Honoree Mr. David GRIMME (second left) received the recognition by President of the BGS HKUST Chapter Prof. TAM Kar Yan (second right) and the new Chapter Advisors, Prof. Stephen SHIH (first left) and Prof. Melody CHAO (first right).
The BGS HKUST Chapter is an integral part of the Business School’s efforts to reinforce its international standing and underscore its commitment to excellence. In fostering a culture of excellence on campus, our new Chapter Advisors, Professor Stephen SHIH, Associate Dean (MBA Programs), and Professor Melody CHAO, Associate Director (Undergraduate Programs), will play an integral role in finding ways to help our students remain resilient and competitive.
Congratulations to all newly inducted members of the HKUST Chapter of Beta Gamma Sigma!