2026 Judge profile

Samantha Che
Head of People and Culture
Sun Hung Kai & Co.
Beyond her corporate responsibilities, Samantha is a strong advocate for women in leadership and inclusive workplaces. She was selected for the Women to Watch programme, an initiative of The Women’s Foundation and the 30% Club Hong Kong, and served as a mentor in The Women’s Foundation’s 2025/26 Mentoring Programme. A certified Life Coach, Insights Discovery Practitioner, and Mental Health First Aider, she brings a human-centred and commercially grounded perspective to discussions on leadership, workplace culture, wellbeing, career progression, inclusive leadership, and sustainable people practices.
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Joseph Ng
Director of People & Culture
Accor The Silveri Hotel MGallery & Novotel Citygate Hong Kong

James Wong
Regional Head of Human Resources, Marks & Spencer Asia
Al-Futtaim

Cindy Chiu
HR Director Asia

Theresa Sham
Human Resources Director
Aqua Restaurant Management

Charlie Choy
People & Culture Director

Vivian Lung
Complex Director of Talent & Culture

Sandy Yau
Global Head of Human Resources

Joanna Lee
Director of Human Resources, APAC

Flora Yim
Chief People Officer

Yen Ngai
Senior Director Human Resources

Samantha Che
Head of People and Culture

Steven Yong
General Manager, Human Resources

Gladys Lam
Group Talent Development Director
Tam Jai International Co.

Wendy Suen
Human Resources Director
The GBA Healthcare Group

Mike Fong
Director of People and Culture
The Langham, Hong Kong

Noel Lui
Chief Peoples Officer
Topcast

Hugh Chan
Human Resources Director, Hong Kong & Macau
Veolia Hong Kong & Macau