Trustee

I first learnt that animals are friends when I was 3 years old, thanks to “Xiao Bao”, a white Mongrel with whom I grew up.

I have been a life member of SPCA since 2012, and my love for equestrian sports makes me even more concerned about the well-being of animals. It has long been my wish to join projects dedicated to advancing the cause of animal rights and benefits.

As a Chartered Certified Accountant, I’ve had leadership roles in global companies. Now, running a small start-up, I get more latitude to contribute to the good work already done by SPCA and to help solidify SPCA’s leader position as one of the most impactful animal advocates in Asia.

Currently I am blessed with the company of “Biffa”, a lovable poodle adopted from SPCA. She makes my day, every day.

I am delighted to re-join the SPCA as the co-chair of the Executive Committee (EXCO).

Having previously served as the Chair of EXCO (2022-2024) and as a committee member since 2016, I am excited to continue supporting the SPCA in this new era of growth. I’m looking forward to giving my time and expertise, gained from more than 25 years as a finance lawyer as well as applying knowledge attained from the Financial Times Non-Executive Director Diploma, to support SPCA specifically around NGO governance and management.

I’m a lifelong dog owner and I recently lost two much-loved, rescued “tong-gau” who seemed to spend too much time with the veterinary team at the SPCA! As a result, I personally value the excellence of the SPCA’s veterinary staff and have a huge respect for the work of all the welfare and inspectorate team for their services to the community. I fervently support the work our incredible staff do for our members and the animals of Hong Kong.

Since 1995, I have been an active supporter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) (SPCA), participating in various charity events organised by the SPCA. In 2000, I took on a more involved role by assisting in fundraising efforts. In 2004, I was elected as both the President and a Trustee of the SPCA, continuing to dedicate myself to the promotion of animal welfare.

At home, I currently have three beloved dogs. One of my late dogs, Man Man — who has since crossed the Rainbow Bridge — was also adopted from the SPCA. In 2015, Man Man became a “Dr. Dog,” accompanying me on visits to elderly care homes, hospitals, and universities, sharing warmth and comfort through animal companionship.

I consider it a great honour to contribute towards the SPCA’s mission and goals and remains devoted to advancing animal rights and welfare in Hong Kong.

I have been a trustee since 2004. I was a journalist in England working for, among others, Whippet News, when I was recruited by The Standard in 1980. I have lived in Hong Kong ever since, and was for many years a professor in Hong Kong Baptist University’s Department of Journalism. My dog is a large mixed breed called Lemon.

I am a dual-qualified barrister (Hong Kong and New Zealand) and practice in both the criminal and civil courts. I specialise in animal law and I am the Director and Founder of the Hong Kong Animal Law and Protection Organisation (HKALPO) which seeks to inspire and encourage more Hong Kong legal professionals to be the voice of animals in Court. I am an advocate in all legal matters relating to animals and often provide educational talks on animal law and welfare to students, lawyers and other interested members of society. Through my role as a Trustee for the SPCA, I hope I can be part of creating a better world for all species of animals in Hong Kong.

I am a law professor teaching Hong Kong’s only Animal Law course. I am also a barrister advising the Hong Kong SAR Government and the Department of Justice on animal related matters, including welfare. My research and knowledge exchange in animal-related laws have resulted in legislative and policy changes for Hong Kong including the legislation which outlawed puppy mills and the new animal welfare law to be introduced by AFCD soon.

I am married to a conservation ecologist and have two rescued dogs from the SPCA.

I started my voluntary work for the SPCA in January 2000 and became a Trustee in 2003. In 2001, I created the Foster Parent Programme and have been coming in every day to lead the programme for more than 20 years on a voluntary basis, working with our roster of 4,000 foster parents. I am also involved in the Development Committee, helping the animals I love in any way I can. I currently have one dog and two cats, one of which was adopted from the SPCA with Feline Infectious Peritonitis (FIP) but we saved her and she lives happily with our family.