AU, Oswald
Chair, Rotary Foundation Committee
Classification: Valuation
Mr. Oswald AU is a highly experienced business and property valuer with over 20 years of expertise in the field. He has worked extensively covering China including HKSAR, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Mongolia, the United States, Canada, and more.
With his valuable experience, Oswald is a qualified valuer and accountant for IPOs and M&A. He has a strong understanding of business valuation and is skilled in providing insightful analysis and advice to clients. Oswald also has a sophisticated knowledge of compliance requirements from regulators and capital market activities, ensuring his clients receive accurate and reliable information.
In addition to his valuation and accounting expertise, Oswald is a qualified Carbon Auditor and a National Carbon Emission Trader in Hong Kong. He deeply understands Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues and is passionate about promoting sustainability in business.
As an Adjunct Lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Oswald shares his knowledge and experience with the next generation of business leaders. His dedication to education and commitment to sustainability make him an invaluable asset to any organization looking to navigate the complex world of business and finance.
Oswald joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui on April 17, 2023 and became the Chair, Rotary Foundation Committee in 2023-24.
CHAINRAI, Vinod (PP)
Chair, Public Image Committee
Past President (2018-19)
Classification: Trading
Vinod was born in Hong Kong and also completed his primary and secondary education here. He spent a few years in London following further education and working in the family import export business. He returned Hong Kong and started his own business in the manufacturing of low end watches from China and exporting them to all parts of the world along with other Chinese products. Vinod is married with 3 children and continue to enjoy the vibrant and exciting life Hong Kong offers to all of his family members.
Vinod joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in July 2015, became the Club Treasurer in the year 2016-17, the President 2018-19, the Immediate Past President in 2019-20, Treasurer 2020-21, Sergeant At Arms in 2021-22, Vice President in 2022-23 and Chair, Public Image Committee in 2023-24.
CHILDE, Percy (PP)
Past President (2000-01) and Charter Member (1982)
Classification: Electronics
CHU, Alex (PP)
Past President (1983-84 & 2007-08) and Charter Member (1982)
Classification: Retired Architect and Developer
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CHUNG, Stanley (PP)
Classification: Corporate Finance
Mr. Stanley CHUNG joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in January 2017. He received his Master Degree in Finance from Cambridge University and is a Certified Public Accountant. He has been working in the corporate finance industry for over 15 years. He is keen on various sports activities including table tennis and badminton. Stanley became the Club Treasurer in 2017-18, the President Elect in 2018-19, the President in 2019-20, the Immediate Past President in 2020-21 and the Chair, Service Projects Committee in 2021-22.
DADLANI, Nanik (PP)
Sergeant-At-Arms
Past President (2004-05)
Classification: Electronics & Watches Trading
PP Nanik DADLANI has been in the business of watches and consumer electronics since 1960.
Nanik joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in 1987 and became the Club President in the year of 2004-05.
Nanik stayed in the Board of Directors for many years. In 2022-23 and 2023-24, he serves as the Sergeant-At-Arms.
KIRPALANI, Prakash (PP) (Senior Active)
Past President (1997-98)
Classification: Trading
PP Prakash KIRPALANI joined M. KIRPALANI (HK) LTD (a family business) in 1972 and was assigned as the Managing Director for Taiwan Office (1973-1990). He returned Hong Kong in 1990 and joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui East (The name was changed in 1999 to "Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui").
Prakash became the Club President in 1997-1998. He was appointed by the first female Governor of District 3450, DG Gloria CHENG as an Assistant Governor (Area 7) in the year 2002-2003. He was appointed again by DG Peter WONG as an Assistant Governor (Area 7) in the year 2007-2008. PP Prakash was the Chair, Club Administration Committee of Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui from 2013 to 2022.
LAI, Alex C H (PP) CFA CFP ChFC CLU
Club Secretary and Chair, Club Administration Committee
Past President (2011-12 & 2012-13)
Classification: Wealth Management
PP Alex C H LAI (賴振鴻) joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in August 2009. So far he has been a 100%-Attendance Member. Alex was the Club President in the Rotary years of 2011-12 and 2012-13. From 2013 to 2022, Alex was the Chair, Public Image Committee. Alex has been the Chair, Club Administration Committee in 2022-24 and Club Secretary in 2023-24.
Alex served in District 3450, Rotary International as the Chair of the District Interact Committee in 2017-18, Deputy Chair of the District Membership Committee in 2014-15, 2015-16 and 2016-17 and Deputy Secretary of the District Government Relations Committee in 2013-14.
Alex graduated from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and has been serving as a Court Member (校董) of HKU since 2002 and a Standing Committee Member of HKU Convocation since 2000. Alex is a Founding Honorary Director of HKU Foundation (since 1998). Alex has been an Executive Committee Member of HKU Alumni Association since 1999 and the current President (2022-23), Past President (2012-15 & 1995-98), Founding Executive Committee Member (1993-2023) of HKU Old Halls Alumni Association. Alex has been a Toastmaster since 1994 and was awarded Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) in 2009.
As a CFA Charter Holder and CFP Practitioner, Alex is also the founder and CEO of an SFC licenced corporation - Integrity Financial Services Limited, which helps clients in financial planning (insurance, investment, retirement, estate and tax planning) and portfolio management and is awarded "15 years+ Caring Company".
LAI, Cynthia (PP) PhD
Chair, Service Projects Committee and Immediate Past President
Classification: Education
Dr. Cynthia LAI is an Associate Professor of the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Before she joined the University as a Faculty Member, Cynthia worked in Hospital Authority and other Non-Government Organizations as an Occupational Therapist. Cynthia has been serving as an Honorary Consultant of kingdergartens, primary schools, secondary schools and rehabilitation sectors in Hong Kong.
Cynthia engages in community-based participatory research and enjoys developing assessment and training tool for people with developmental disabilities.
Cynthia joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in September 2017. She became the Deputy Chair, Service Projects Committee in 2018-19, the Club Secretary in 2019-20, the President Elect in 2020-21, the President in 2021-22 and Chair, Service Projects Committee in 2022-24.
LAU, Agnes (PP)
Past President (2009-10)
Classification: Law Practice
PP Agnes LAU joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in 2006. She has taken up different roles in the Club including the President (2009-10) and the role of Deputy District Secretary of District 3450, Rotary International three times including the Rotary Year 2017-18 and the Deputy Assistant Governor in 2019-20. In the year of 2016-17, she served as the Secretary of District Ultramarathon Committee.
She is a member of International Yachting Fellowship of Rotarian whereby they have fellowship in yacht activities. She would like to make the world a better place to live and she likes the theme 2017-18, "Rotary: Make a Difference". She likes travelling, wine and spiritual development.
LEE, Raymond (PP)
Vice President
Past President (2002-03)
Classification: Banking Operations
PP Raymond LEE has been a member of Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui for over 25 years and was the Club President in the year 2002-2003. He also served the Club as a Member of the Board of Directors for many years. He is a UK qualified Chartered Accountant and has been working in the asset management and private banking industries for nearly 30 years.
Raymond is our Vice President in 2023-24.
MANIK, Raj (PP)
Past President (2006-07)
Classification: Insurance Broker - Corporate
MEHTA, Poonam (Mrs.)
Classification: Education and Counselling
Mrs. Poonam V MEHTA has lived in Hong Kong almost all her life. She is a passionate educator who has taught students for over five decades and has worked as a counsellor for fifteen years.
She has acted as Deputy Principal and Principal in highly reputable schools in Hong Kong and Shanghai. In addition, she has authored many children books.
Presently she heads "Be The Change (BTC)", which helps ethnic minorities in both counselling and teaching.
In 2017, Mrs. MEHTA was selected by Zubin Foundation in their diversity list. She has also been appointed as a Committee Member of Racial Discrimination Harmony by Home Affairs Bureau of the Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Poonam joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in November 2019, became the Sergeant At Arms in 2020-21 and Chair of the Rotary Foundation Committee in 2021-22.
NG, Daniel (PP) PhD
Tresaurer
Past President (2013-14 & 2014-15)
Classification: Business Advisory & CPA
PhD, MCom, BBus
FCPA(Practising), CPA(Aust), CTA(HK), FTIHK, MCSA, FP(PRC), HKRFP
Dr. Daniel NG is the Managing Director of ENSON CPA LTD, a Certified Practicing Accountant, and a Director of some consultating firms specialized in business advisory services. He joined Rotary in 2008 and became the Club President of the Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in the years 2013-14 and 2014-15. He is also a Director of other charities and non-government organizations. Besides professional and charity, he is much interested in arts and music.
A quote for today:
"Life is like a camera, just focus on what's important and capture the good times, develop from the negatives and if things don't work out, just take another shot."
PURSWANI, Gary (PP)
Past President (2003-04)
Classification: Diamond Industry
PP Gary PURSWANI joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in 1986 and became the Club President in the year 2003-04. Gary is married with 3 children and 4 grand children. Gary is born the fifth generation in a family of diamond dealers / jewellers from India. Gary's business was started in Hong Kong in 1965. They import / export and wholesale diamonds and diamond jewellery.
Gary is a member of Indian Chamber of Commerce and is the Founding President of Non-Resident Indian Association of Hong Kong and International President for NRI Association Delhi (India). Gary was awarded Hind Rattan (Gem of India) Award for his services to the community. Gary has been the President of The India Association of Hong Kong and the President of Young Executive Group of Hong Kong and several other organizations.
SHAHANI, Deepak (PP)
Past President (2017-18)
Classification: Real Property Agent
Deepak SHAHANI was born and brought up in Hong Kong and his heritage is Indian. He studied overseas at The American University in Washington, DC and earned a Business Degree. He is now in the property sector doing sales and leasing for local and overseas property. He is a director and founder of Quality Homes Limited, with several years of experience in the industry.
Deepak has been a member of Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui since 2014, and taken up leadership positions such as Sergeants at Arms, Fund-Raising Dinner Committee Member 2014-15, Secretary for the year 2015-2016, Fund-Raising Dinner Chair 20116-17, President-Elect 2016-17 and President 2017-18. PP Deepak continued to serve our Club as Treasurer (2019-20), Vice President (2020-22) and is the current Chair, Public Image Committee (2022-23).
SZETO, Jerry (PP)
Past President (1986-87 & 2005-06)
Classification: Law Practice
TAI, Eman (President)
President
Classification: Legal and Compliance
Miss Eman TAI graduated from The University of Hong Kong with her Bachelor Degree in Laws (LLB) and Postgraduate Studies in Law (PCLL). With the professional legal qualification, she is well versed with the local and international banking laws and compliance standards, and has extensive knowledge in legal drafting and research.
Eman now works as the Chief Compliance Officer in a foreign bank and is responsible for oversight and management of the overall Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Financing of Terrorism, Sanctions and Regulatory Compliance Programme of the Bank’s Hong Kong operation. She is currently appointed as Money Laundering Reporting Officer, FATCA/CRS Responsible Officer and Section 72B Manager under the Banking Ordinance.
Eman enjoys flying and is undertaking flight training for Private Pilot License in Australia.
Eman joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in July 2018 and became the Sergeant-at-Arms in 2019-20, the President Elect & Secretary in 2021-22 and the President 2022-23 and 2023-24.
TONG, Ivan (PP)
Chair, Membership Committee
Past President (1999-2000)
Classification: Luxury Goods
PP Ivan TONG joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui East (now called Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui) in 1994. Since then, he served in various aspects and became the Club President in 1999-2000. His initial classification was Corporate Advisor and was changed to Luxury Goods in 2013-2014. He likes sports and took part in table tennis tournaments and tennis tournaments as a team and as an individual with several trophies earned.
YEUNG, Sayoko (PP)
Classification: Life Insurance Agent
Ms. Sayoko YEUNG attended a number of charity events in both Hong Kong and the UK where money was raised for homeless people and children in need. She also served as a volunteer in occasions where the main purpose was to raise the issues of cruelty against animals.
After graduating from university, she worked in the equity capital market department of a security brokerage firms, where she was mainly responsible for coordinating and running IPO's and secondary offering deals.
Since 2014, she has been working in AIA, specializing in matters of protection plans and wealth management, focusing mainly in the market of high net worth clients whereas also providing unique ideas to potential talents for development into this Market.She likes sports, travelling, getting familiar with other cultures and dancing.
Sayoko joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui in February 2017 and became the Club Secretary in 2018-19, President Elect in 2019-20 and President in 2020-21. Sayoko was appointed as the Distict Assistant Governor (DAG) (2021-22) and District Secretary (DS) (2023-24) for Area 7, District 3450, Rotary International.
YUNG, Trevor PhD
Classification: Psychologist
Mr. Trevor YUNG is a practising psychologist specialising in providing assessment and treatment to children with various developmental disabilities. He is also currently a PhD candidate in Hong Kong Polytechnic University. His research interests are executive functioning, attendion disorders and the neurophysiological deficits of children with Sluuish Cognitive Tempo (SCT) symptoms. He has published a number of research articles in international neuropsychological / psychiary journal on executive functioning and SCT among children.
In July 2021, Trevor joined Rotary Club of Tsim Sha Tsui as a Member and became the Club Secretary in 2022-23.