Profiles of AF recipients

Mr Shum Chiu-fai is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of AsiaBots Limited, which specialises in AI, omni-channels AI customer services, and voice technology. The company’s core business is in Asia. Since securing funding support from the PolyU Tech Launchpad Fund and the PolyU Micro Fund Scheme—grants from his alma mater—Mr Shum and his team have won numerous fintech, deep tech, start-up, and retail awards across Asia. Notably, his AI Voicebot Training System won the Silver Medal at the International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva. Mr Shum is also a popular guest speaker at the University’s entrepreneurship and alumni events, where he frequently shares his entrepreneurial experience with teachers, students, and graduates.

Ms Jennifer Tan Yuen-chun currently serves as Executive Vice President (Strategy Development & Government Affairs, Greater Bay Area) of Ant Group. She holds numerous key professional roles in Hong Kong, including Global Council Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, Board and Policy Research Committee Member of the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council, and Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Computer Society Financial Technology Specialist Group. Ms Tan’s accomplishments include being shortlisted as a Top 100 Fintech Leader by Fintech Magazine, and receiving the Outstanding Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Award from The Hong Kong Women Professionals and Entrepreneurs Association in 2021. Beyond her professional roles, Ms Tan also contributes to her alma mater by serving on the Departmental Advisory Committee of the School of Accounting and Finance, and by making valuable contributions to the School as an Honorary Professional Mentor.

Mr Jason Cheung Pak-ning is the Co-Founder of Master Edutainment, which provides tailor-made training programmes to businesses, schools, and non-governmental organisations. By blending emerging sports with education, Mr Cheung organises innovative activities that boost the fun and effectiveness of training. Since receiving support from the PolyU Micro Fund in 2016, Mr Cheung has won numerous local entrepreneurship and innovation awards, including the HSBC Youth Business Award, and the Asia Smart App Merit Award. He has also been admitted to the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks’ Ideation Programme. Mr Cheung is also Director of The Dragon Foundation and is known for his commitment to youth-related voluntary services.