The mission of the Young Professionals Committee (“YPC”) is to enrich the lives of young (and young at heart) professionals in Hong Kong through unique opportunities for professional development and personal enrichment.
We are aiming to: - Address the needs and interests of YPC members through educational and social activities;
- Provide a value-added platform for young professionals to create new networks with peers and senior business leaders within American Chamber;
- Encourage young professionals to join the American Chamber and actively participate in events that will empower their professional and social networks.
Committee Meeting: Committee usually meets on the second Friday of each month. Please mark the dates in your calendar.
Committee Chair:
Sherry A. Lin Business Development Executive ICS TRUST (ASIA) LIMITED
Committee Vice-Chairs:
Anne Gillman
Alison Carroll
Past Events:
Event Date
Title
Speaker(s)
May 11, 2012
“If I Knew Then What I Know Now” Series: Journey in the Food & Beverage industry in Hong Kong
* Moosa Alissa Owner, Life Organic Restaurant & Bar Just Green Organic Convenience Stores
Apr 12, 2012
AmCham Young Professionals Committee Meeting
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Mar 19, 2012
Employing Collective Action to Change the World - Make a Difference Without Quitting Your Day Job
A New Year, New Levels of Productivity: A Neuroscience Solution for the Busy Professional
* Alison Cook Cogmed Coordinator Jadis Blurton Family Development Center
Members, if you would like to sign up or remove yourself for the Young Professionals committee, please send an email to
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2011/2010 Events:
Event Date
Title
Speaker(s)
Dec 9, 2011
Young Professionals Committee Planning Meeting
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Dec 8, 2011
Young and Happy Hour
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Nov 17, 2011
Young and Happy Hour
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Nov 11, 2011
Communication Skills for Leaders
Miranda Kaur Director and Trainer Practical Workshops
Oct 26, 2011
Young & Happy Hour
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Oct 14, 2011
Lessons Learned from my Career in Law and Managing a Legal Practice
Eric A. Szweda Managing Partner, Hong Kong Troutman Sanders Solicitors and International Lawyers
Sep 28, 2011
Young & Happy Hour
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Sep 9, 2011
Member discussion & planning meeting
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Aug 31, 2011
The 47th InterCham Young Professional Cocktail
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Aug 27, 2011
AmCham Young Professionals Summer Hike
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Aug 18, 2011
Young & Happy Hour
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Jul 28, 2011
Young & Happy Hour
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July 8, 2011
Developing a career in the digital media industry
- Gigi Lui, Account Director, Head of Digital Practice
- Casey Lau, Founder and CEO of Popcorn Media Network and Crispy Entertainment
- Meling Lam, Executive Director, HKCOSME.COM
Jun 30, 2011
Young & Happy Hour
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Jun 10. 2011
Opportunities and Lessons Learned from a Journey in Digital/Interactive Media
Benjamin Grubbs - Executive Director, Interactive Media at Turner Broadcasting Asia Pacific
May 20, 2011
Generating Breakthroughs by Managing and Distinguishing Conversations
Joan Xu, Management Consultant, Insigniam Performance
May 13, 2011
Lessons Learned from my Career in Law
Jennifer Van Dale, Partner, Baker & McKenzie
Apr 8, 2011
Lessons Learned from my Career in Marketing
Frank Wong, President, Asia, Scholastic
Mar 27, 2011
Hiking Sunday
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Mar 11, 2011
When I Was a Young Professional: Decisions, Challenges and Outcomes
Brad Punu, Managing Director (Rates Exotics and Hybrids Trading Desk, Asia), JP Morgan
Feb 15, 2011
45th InterCham Young Professionals Cocktail
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Feb 9, 2011
Member discussion & planning meeting
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Jan 18, 2010
Lessons Learned from My Career in Real Estate
Brian Brenner, National Director of the Tenant Representation, Jones Lang LaSalle
Dec 19, 2010
Hiking Sunday
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Dec 10, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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Nov 19, 2010
Group Buying: Transforming Consumerism and Businesses
Danny Yeung, Chief Executive Officer, uBuyiBuy.com Christina Chang, Brand Manager, TONI&GUY Moderator: Eric Pong, Founder and CEO, Red Hare Limited
Nov 12, 2010
When I Was a Young Professional: Decisions, Challenges and Outcomes
Evan Blanco, Principal, International Tax and M&A Services, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu
Oct 27, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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Oct 21, 2010
Rob Chipman, Chief Executive Officer, Asian Tigers K C Dat
Lessons Learned from My 25 years in Hong Kong - the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
Sept 29, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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Aug 25, 2010
Young & Happy Hour at RED Soho
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Aug 6, 2010
Entrepreneurial Finance – How to Create Market Niches in a Sea of Titans
Leland Sun, Managing Director, Pan Asian Mortgage Company and Director, Chongqing Gangyu Guaranty Company
July 28, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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July 9, 2010
Sports and Business - Turning a Passion into a Career
Raymond Roessel, Vice President, Golf East Asia of World Sport Group Ltd
June 24, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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May 18, 2010
Workshop: Polish Up Your Soft Skills
Miranda Kaur, Director, Doing Hong Kong
May 7, 2010
When I Was a Young Professional: Decisions, Challenges and Outcomes
Rex Engelking, VP, Strategy and Business Development, Asia, Telstra International
Apr 9, 2010
Member discussion & planning meeting
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Mar 3, 2010
Member discussion & planning meeting
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Jan 29, 2010
Young & Happy Hour
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Jan 29, 2010
How to Make a Business Out of Blogging
Leon Ho, Founder, Stepcase Casey Lau, Founder, Popcorn Media Network
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