Vivek has over 15 years of international experience in bulge bracket banks in Investment Banking, Equities, and Fixed Income. He is currently the COO at a top tier investment bank responsible for coverage, strategy, operations, risk, and controls. Passionate about social upliftment of the underprivileged, he currently serves on non-profit boards and advises pro-bono in areas of board governance and strategy. He is a Member of Hong Kong Institute of Directors. He holds an Executive MBA from Kellogg-HKUST and is an Associate Member of both CIMA UK and CPA Australia. He has been a member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee since 2016. He joined the Council in 2018, and was elected as the Council Chair in September 2023.

Alex is an ACA chartered accountant with over 12 years' experience in practicing various aspects of finance and management consulting, well versed in business transformation solutions as well as day-to-day management and financial performance. She has worked for multi-national corporations such as Clifford Chance, Typhoon Consulting, Gazprom Marketing & Trading and PwC. Alex is currently the Regional Business Manager, Global Financial Markets, Asia Pacific at Clifford Chance, an international law firm with business across five continents. Alex joined Oxfam Hong Kong as a Finance, Risk and Audit Committee member in 2020 and became a Council Member in 2021. She was elected as the Council treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee in 2022.

Jose is a lawyer with diversified experience in a wide range of practices. He is currently a partner of a law firm he founded in Macau in 2018, after studying and working in Macau, Portugal and London. Jose is actively involved in both Special Administrative Regions and goes frequently to mainland China. He is currently serving on the Disciplinary Board of the Macau Lawyers’ Association, Legal Committee of the Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce (HKGCC) and is a Convener of the Young Professionals Club of the Hong Kong Securities and Investment Institute (HKSI). He speaks in public events and conferences, writes as a freelance columnist for newspapers and does TV commentary. An active sportsman, Jose is a 2nd division football player and currently training as a referee. Jose joined Oxfam Hong Kong’s Fundraising and Communications Committee in 2018 and became a Council Member in 2021.

Agnes is an experienced HR practitioner with over 30 years of experience in strategic and executive management. She has strong exposure within the Asia Pacific region, having worked for leading corporations and multi-national retailers, such as the Hong Kong Electric Group, Hutchison Boag Group and A.S. Watson Group. On community and volunteer services, Agnes has held various positions in the Training and Service Committees of the Retail Management Association of Hong Kong and the Vocational Training Council. Agnes served the Hong Kong Red Cross from 2005-2020. She has also been a Consultant of GAME (Governance and Management Excellence for Public Benefit) since 2018. Agnes joined Oxfam Hong Kong as a Member of the Human Resources Committee in 2019 and became a Council Member in 2021.

Irene is currently the Head of Public Affairs (Corporate & Charities Communications) at The Hong Kong Jockey Club. She possesses more than 30 years of extensive experience in management, public affairs and corporate communications. She held senior positions in Shell Oil Companies, The Walt Disney Company and Beijing Olympics Broadcasting Company. She was the Chief Executive Officer of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Hong Kong. Irene achieved her academic qualifications from the UK (Essex, London and Cambridge) and specialized in areas of public policy, business administration, management and International Relations. She is committed to public service and is currently the 1st Vice President of Zonta Club of the New Territories. She has joined Oxfam Hong Kong as a Fundraising and Communications Member since 2017 and become a Council Member since 2018.

Cheung Yuk Tong has served as a board or panel member of various government bodies and NGOs. Yuk Tong was formerly a partner of Baker & McKenzie, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions and corporate finance. He is currently an independent non-executive director of the manager of Yuexiu Real Estate Investment Trust. He joined the Council in 2015, and was the Council Chair from September 2017 to September 2023.

Sherman Chin is currently a Partner at Signium focused on executive search and leadership and talent consulting. He has extensive experience in management consulting, corporate human resources and executive recruitment. He has an academic background in international relations and economic development. Sherman has been a member of the Human Resources Committee since 2015. He joined Council in 2016. He is now Chair of the Human Resources Committee.

Francis has been working in the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Industry for over 20 years. He introduced many pioneer products and technologies into Hong Kong. Francis has set up a number of ICT professional bodies in Hong Kong and provided advices to various non-profit organizations. Francis is currently a Member of the HKSAR Election Committee (Information Technology Subsector), Honorary President of the Hong Kong Information Technology Federation, Founding & Honorary Chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Interactive Marketing and Director of the World Information Technology and Services Alliance, among his other capacities in the ICT field. He is also a columnist in several local popular newspapers and magazines. Francis has joined Oxfam Hong Kong as a member of the Association and the Fundraising and Communications Committee since 2013 and become a Council member since 2019.

Lakshmi is currently a Senior Development Officer at the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups. She specializes in analyses, research and writing on issues related to inter alia, youth, leadership, education and employment. She has extensive working experience with non-profits in the fields of social and development issues, with stints in academia. Before becoming a member of the Council and a member of the Programme and Advocacy Committee in 2020, Lakshmi has been a member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and an observer of the Programme and Advocacy Committee since 2018. She became the Vice Chair of the Programme and Advocacy Committee in September 2023.

Hugh is a barrister specialising in commercial and probate litigation and an arbitrator. He sits on various statutory tribunals and served as a Council Member of the Hong Kong Bar Association from 2017 to 2020 and 2021 to 2022. Educated at Cambridge University and Peking University, Hugh holds scholarships from the International Bar Association, the International Association of Young Lawyers and the Inter-Pacific Bar Association. He was named by Prestige magazine as one of Hong Kong’s ‘40 Under 40’ in 2019. Hugh joined Oxfam Hong Kong in 2018, having first participated in the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and Fundraising and Communications Committee and then became a Council Member in 2021.

Teresa has worked in journalism, investment banking and law. Until 2016, she was a partner and an elected board member of a global law firm, specialising in multi-jurisdictional, innovative and complex transactions. She is recipient of the Chambers China Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Legal Profession. She is also a mediator. She advises several NGOs and writes on peace-building topics. She has held public appointments, including to the Takeovers Panel of the Securities and Futures Commission, and the Financial Reporting Council. Teresa has been a Member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and the Programme and Advocacy Committee of Oxfam Hong Kong since 2014 and 2017, respectively. She joined the Council in 2017.

Allan used to be an investment analyst with more than 20 years of experience. Before retiring from the industry in 2010 he had spearheaded the institutional research effort of BOC International and headed up the China research team of SBC Warburg (now UBS), among other positions. Allan is now self-employed and works as consultant for a number of multinational companies and international fund managers on China issues. He has been a member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee since late 2013. He joined Council in 2015. Allan was the Council treasurer and Chair of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee from 2015 to 2022.

Wayne is currently an Independent Non-Executive Director of Sun Hung Kai & Co and Global Invacom Group Limited, and Advisory Director of Hong Kong Children in Need Foundation. He is experienced in banking and finance, having worked for Standard Chartered Bank in senior risk management roles. Before joining the Council in 2020, Wayne has been a member of the Finance, Risk and Audit Committee and an observer of the Fundraising and Communications Committee since 2018. He became a member and the Vice Chair of the Fundraising and Communications Committee in 2021.

Marat is currently the Migration and Anti-Trafficking Lead at Porticus Asia. He is an expert at child rights, women empowerment and corporate social responsibility in South and Southeast Asia. Before joining the Council in 2020, Marat has been a member of the Programme and Advocacy Committee since 2017. He joined the Council in 2020, and became the Chair of the Programme and Advocacy Committee in March 2023.