The Kellogg-HKUST Executive MBA Program celebrated the graduation of 46 senior executives who have completed the rigorous 18-month program. This momentous occasion was graced by distinguished guests, HKUST President Nancy IP, Board Members of the Business School Advisory Council, esteemed faculty, as well as alumni and current students.
Uniting under a shared goal of driving change, the graduates came together on July 7, from near and far, to be part of this transformative EMBA experience. Many of them have gone the extra mile by flying to Hong Kong every month for in-person classes. With an average age of 44, the cohort comprises business leaders from 16 different work locations and represents 26 industry sectors.
The journey to earning an EMBA while juggling work, family, and personal commitments is no easy feat. Throughout their time in the Program, the graduates supported one another through countless sleepless nights, overcame challenges and celebrated triumphs. As they gear up to enter the next phase of their careers, Kellogg-HKUST has equipped them with the essential skills, knowledge, and global outlook needed to succeed in today's ever-evolving business landscape.
The graduation was graced by distinguished guests: Prof. Nancy IP, President of HKUST (middle); Dr. Carlson TONG, Chairman of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, also awardee of Doctor of Business Administration honoris causa by HKUST (fourth right); Prof. K. C. CHAN, Chairman and Senior Advisor of WeLab (fourth left); Prof. HUI Kai-Lung, Acting Dean of HKUST Business School (third right); Mr. Charles NG, Class of 2001 (third left); Mr. Michael YONG-HARON, Class of 2008 (second right); Mrs. Eva CHAN (second left); Dr. HE Chao, Class of 2020 (first right); Prof. Albert IP, Senior Advisor to the President of HKUST (first left).