AWS Executive Insights: Hong Kong

Chief Executive of Information, Communications & Building Technologies at ATAL Engineering Group, Ir Dave Chan, is harnessing data and machine learning to make buildings smarter and greener. Working with AWS, Dave and his team migrated their Dynamic Energy Optimization platform using Amazon EMR, Amazon Athena, and Amazon SageMaker Canvas — boosting analytics performance by 200% and helping building developers cut annual energy costs. Learn how ATAL is turning engineering expertise into real-world energy

Director of Digital and IT at Cathay Pacific, Lawrence Fong, has led the airline's bold digital transformation — migrating over 50% of mission-critical workloads to AWS with zero downtime, cutting IT infrastructure costs by 40%, and establishing the Cathay Machine Learning Innovation Hub. With more than 50 ML models deployed across operations, from predicting inflight meal demand to forecasting cargo capacity, Lawrence is embedding innovation into every part of the business. Learn how Cathay Pacific is using AWS to elevate the premium travel experience.

Head of Information Technology & Fintech Development at The Bank of East Asia, Stephen Leung, is driving faster innovation and smarter banking with the cloud. Working with AWS Professional Services, Stephen and his team migrated BEA Mobile to a microservices architecture on Amazon EKS, reducing development time, lowering platform costs, and improving app response times — helping the bank deliver a seamless omnichannel banking experience to customers across Hong Kong and beyond. Learn how The Bank of East Asia is building the future of digital banking on AWS.

Director of Group Information Technology at Maxim's Group, Louis Mah, is using cloud and AI to reimagine how one of Hong Kong's largest F&B conglomerates serves millions of diners. Working with AWS, Louis and his team built AI-powered personalisation for mobile apps, driving a 30–50% sales boost, introduced self-service ordering and real-time inventory management across hundreds of outlets, and achieved a 50% performance boost with cost savings through cloud adoption. Learn how Maxim's Group is using technology to stay at the forefront of Hong Kong's vibrant dining scene.

CEO and Executive Director of United Asia Finance, Paul Lui, has been at the forefront of transforming Hong Kong's consumer lending industry for the digital age. Under his leadership, UA Finance has revolutionized the loan application process with AI-powered innovations — from an AI Document Defender that cuts loan verification from hours to seconds, to Hong Kong's first generative AI chatbot in financial services, and a real-time data lake driving intelligent lending decisions. Learn how United Asia Finance is using AI to amplify capability, fight fraud, and deliver smarter financial services at scale.

Chief Information & Digital Officer of Sun Life Hong Kong, Anthony Buchanan, is helping make AI practical for the people closest to clients. Working with AWS, Anthony and his team created Advisor Buddy, an AI assistant on Amazon Bedrock with trilingual support, giving advisors quick access to forms, product comparisons, and underwriting guidelines. Grounded in governed content and continuously improved through quality feedback and monitoring, it reflects a disciplined approach to AI in a regulated environment. Learn how Sun Life Hong Kong is translating AI into trusted, everyday value.

Leon Chan leads the Technology and Digital team at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. At Disney, storytelling and innovation are at the core of everything they do. Leon leads the team to leverage the best technology to tell compelling stories that their guests know by heart and to curate unforgettable experiences that are truly one-of-a-kind. From bringing the the beloved movie “Frozen” to life in World of Frozen, their largest expansion since the park's opening, to a range of digital services to help guests better plan their next visit, digital innovation is behind every success in the park. Learn now how everything one need for a magical adventure is made true by Leon and his team.

Dah Chong Hong Holdings (DCH), an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of CITIC Limited (stock code: 0267.HK), is an integrated trading and distribution company operating in 13 Asian markets. Dah Chong Hong Holdings is a leading distributor and dealer of motor vehicles in Greater China as well as a provider of a full range of associated services. Dah Chong Hong Holdings' consumer business comprises the manufacture, retail and distribution of food, FMCG, healthcare, electrical appliances, and lifestyle products, supported by an extensive logistics network. Tune in to learn how Alan Chung, Chief Information Officer of Dah Chong Hong Holdings continues to innovate and transform the team.

Chinachem Group, one of the largest private developers bases in Hong Kong, with proudly 60-year experience in a wide range of portfolio from industrial real estate to residential and commercial. Digital transformation is at the core of its strategies and Chinachem has been moving its IT services onto the cloud, yielded fruitful results. Let’s hear Damien Wu, Director of Digital Transformation, talk about how the group navigates changes and their plan to test and deploy new tools to get ahead of future challenges.