The Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries

On 17 March 2018, the Institute held its 2nd ‘Chartered Secretaries Preview Day’. This signature event received an overwhelming response from undergraduates, sponsors and supporting organisations. Institute President Mr David Fu FCIS FCS(PE) gave the opening speech to welcome over a hundred participants. In this event, the participants…

■ learnt the career path of a Chartered Secretary from a remarkable line-up of speakers

■ learnt the various routes of becoming a Chartered Secretary

■interacted with HKICS members who shared their valuable experiences and practical skills during small group discussion

■ learnt the work of a Chartered Secretary in professional services firms – including BDO, Tricor, Baker McKenzie, PwC and Vistra

■ obtain professional advice from Michael Page for preparing for successful interviews and individual consultation on CV writing

■ participated (for selected candidates) interviews for internship opportunities from Tricor and PwC

Guest of Honour:

Ms Edith Shih FCIS FCS(PE), Past President, HKICS; current President, The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA); and Executive Director and Company Secretary of CK Hutchison Holdings Limited

Speakers:

1. Mr Ernest Lee FCIS FCS(PE), Council member and Chairman of Audit Committee, HKICS; Partner, Audit & Assurance, Deloitte China

2. Ms Joey Chung FCIS FCS; Vice-President, Board of Directors'/CEO Office, ICBC International Holdings Limited

3. Ms Carrie So ACIS ACS, Manager, Corporate Services, Tricor Services Limited

Moderator:

Ms Rachel Ng ACIS ACS, Member, Education Committee, HKICS; Company Secretarial Manager, CLP Holdings Limited

More photos are available at the Institute’s Facebook page and Gallery on the Institute's website.

The Institute’s journal CSj has covered the event in its April 2018 edition.