Prof. Martin SZETO
Professor of Practice (Corporate Governance)
PoP Finance
Biography
Dr Martin Szeto is an esteemed executive and educator with decades of global experience driving innovation, growth, and meaningful change.
Currently, Dr Szeto serves as Professor of Practice in Corporate Governance at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, sharing his insights on technology implications, strategic management, and leadership.
Previously, Dr Szeto held roles, including Chief Operating Officer at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), where he led optimizations that tripled technology commercialization revenue.
Dr Szeto holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is a sought-after speaker on emerging technologies, AI implications, and best practices in leadership. His scholarly intellect and visionary ideas elevate institutions through meaningful change.
In corporate executive positions with multinationals, including Microban, Huntsman, and Woolmark, Dr Szeto consistently drove double-digit global growth through strategic planning, market expansion, and building high-performance teams. His extensive C-suite and senior executive expertise make him a seasoned leader of multifaceted cross-cultural organizations.
Dr Szeto applies his leadership and strategic expertise to benefit academic institutions and the community. He contributed to the Hong Kong Shue Yan University as an academic advisory board member from 2020-2023, advising on areas like the Fintech curriculum and education strategy.
Dedicated to nurturing future generations, Dr Szeto supports university mentorship programs and serves as a school manager for primary and secondary schools. He is a recognized voice in the media, frequently participating in panels on Smart City initiatives, Fintech, Cyber Security, and other areas to promote technological progress with purpose.
Currently, Dr Szeto serves as Professor of Practice in Corporate Governance at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, sharing his insights on technology implications, strategic management, and leadership.
Previously, Dr Szeto held roles, including Chief Operating Officer at the Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI), where he led optimizations that tripled technology commercialization revenue.
Dr Szeto holds a Doctor of Business Administration and is a sought-after speaker on emerging technologies, AI implications, and best practices in leadership. His scholarly intellect and visionary ideas elevate institutions through meaningful change.
In corporate executive positions with multinationals, including Microban, Huntsman, and Woolmark, Dr Szeto consistently drove double-digit global growth through strategic planning, market expansion, and building high-performance teams. His extensive C-suite and senior executive expertise make him a seasoned leader of multifaceted cross-cultural organizations.
Dr Szeto applies his leadership and strategic expertise to benefit academic institutions and the community. He contributed to the Hong Kong Shue Yan University as an academic advisory board member from 2020-2023, advising on areas like the Fintech curriculum and education strategy.
Dedicated to nurturing future generations, Dr Szeto supports university mentorship programs and serves as a school manager for primary and secondary schools. He is a recognized voice in the media, frequently participating in panels on Smart City initiatives, Fintech, Cyber Security, and other areas to promote technological progress with purpose.
