Profiles of MM recipients

Mr Ben Wong is currently Google’s Chief Marketing Officer for Greater China. He has a proven track record of instigating transformative campaigns and driving innovation for iconic global brands in both the Asian market and the US market. His strategic acumen shines through his successful brand management across diverse portfolios, including Google, Procter & Gamble (Olay, Pampers), Johnson & Johnson (Neutrogena, Clean and Clear, Johnson’s Baby, Stayfree/Carefree), Beiersdorf (Nivea, Eucerin), Mars/Wrigley (Extra, Doublemint, 5, Skittles), Hong Kong Disneyland Resort, and Starbucks China. Mr Wong is also passionate about community service. He currently serves an Advisor and/or Committee Member of the Children’s Cancer Foundation (health), Ediversity (education and parenting), the Rock Foundation/Creation Hub and Ed-ability (disability), and the Women Alliance Group. Mr Wong’s work has received widespread industry recognition and multiple awards, including the International Business Award at the Stevie Awards. He has also received a MarCom award from the Association of Marketing and Communications Professionals, an Event Marketing award from Campaign Asia, and an ROI award.

Dr Dorothy Chau is currently APAC DPO and Head of Security Assurance at Crypto.com. She earned her PhD from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and has worked in the fintech field for over 10 years. She is widely respected as an industry and academic liaison. Dr Chau’s advisory roles include serving as an Advisor for the Cyberport Mentorship Service, chairing the Data Privacy Special Interest Group at the Institute of Financial Technologists of Asia, and acting as Vice-Chairman for the Committee of FinTech at the Institute of Certified Management Accountants, Australia. Her focus lies in promoting women in tech and driving digital transformations in different industries. Dr Chau is also a Certification Board Member at the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), where she holds the title of Fellow of Information Privacy. She also delivers various IAPP courses worldwide as part of her official training faculty role. Dr Chau actively contributes to influential policy recommendations through her involvement in different working groups of the Hong Kong Financial Services Development Council. These  recommendations cover areas such as central bank digital currency, positioning Hong Kong as a data hub, enhancing cybersecurity, and fostering talent development in the fintech sector. She also actively contributes to several professional associations in Hong Kong and China.