Francis Ngai
Ngai Wah Sing Francis | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Alma mater | City University of Hong Kong |
| Occupation(s) | Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Social Ventures Hong Kong |
| Organization(s) | Green Monday, RunOurCity, Playtao Foreverland, Asia Venture Philanthropy Network, The Good Lab, Global Dignity Hong Kong |
Ngai Wah Sing Francis (Chinese: 魏華星) is a Hong Kong entrepreneur and venture philanthropist. He is the Founder and CEO of Social Ventures Hong Kong (SVhk), a venture philanthropic organisation,[1] and co-founded several Hong Kong social enterprises, including Green Monday,[2] RunOurCity[3] and Playtao Foreverland.[4] He currently serves as a Board Member of the Asia Venture Philanthropy Network.[5]
Ngai was recognised as The Purpose Economy's 100 Asia Pioneers in 2014,[6] a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum in 2012[7] and chosen as one of Hong Kong's Ten Outstanding Young Persons in 2011.[8]
Ngai graduated from the City University of Hong Kong and was conferred as an Honorary Fellow by the University in 2013.[9] He is also an avid marathoner.
Career
[edit]Ngai began his career in marketing and advertising before joining a listed technology conglomerate in Hong Kong, where he was Assistant Vice-President and Head of Strategy.[9]
He founded venture philanthropic organisation, SVhk, in 2007 to incubate and invest in social enterprises in Hong Kong. In his capacity at SVhk, Ngai co-founded social enterprises Green Monday,[2] RunOurCity[3] and Playtao Foreverland,[4] and serves on the board of the Asia Venture Philanthropy Network,[5] Global Dignity's Hong Kong chapter[10] and co-working space The Good Lab.[11]
Ngai has served as a visiting university lecturer on social entrepreneurship and innovation. He has also delivered talks at events hosted by TEDxYouth@HongKong,[12] the Harvard Club Hong Kong,[13] USAID,[14] Social Enterprise Summit,[15] the Asia Future Enterprise Forum[16] and UK Trade & Investment.[17]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Social entrepreneurship and innovation
| Year | Organisation | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | The Purpose Economy | 100 Asia Pioneers[6] |
| 2014 | Hong Kong Spirit Ambassadors | 2014 Spirit Ambassador[18] |
| 2012 | World Economic Forum | Young Global Leader[7] |
| 2012 | The Hong Kong Management Association and TVB | HKMA/TVB Awards for Marketing Excellence – Distinguished Marketing Leadership Award[19] |
| 2011 | Junior Chamber International (Hong Kong) | Ten Outstanding Young Persons[8] |
Completed ultra-marathons
| Year | Event |
|---|---|
| 2014 | Sundown Ultra-Marathon in Singapore |
| 2013 | The North Pole Marathon[20] |
| 2012 | The Gobi March, part of the 4 Deserts race series[21] |
References
[edit]- ^ "Business not just about making money, says Hong Kong social venture group". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Blazing a Green Trail – Francis Ngai & David Yeung of Green Monday". BACCARAT Magazine. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "RunOurCity – Founders". Archived from the original on 3 June 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Helping Ideas Grow". Young Post – South China Morning Post. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Asia Venture Philanthropy Network – Board Members". Asia Venture Philanthropy Network. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "The Purpose Economy 100 Asia". The Purpose Economy. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Francis Ngai Wah Sing". World Economic Forum. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Ten Outstanding Young Persons Selection – Past HK TOYP Awardees". Junior Chamber International (Hong Kong). Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ a b "Honorary Fellow Mr Francis Ngai Wah-sing. Citation written and delivered by Professor Linda Wong Lai Yeuk-lin" (PDF). City University of Hong Kong. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Global Dignity Hong Kong – About Us". Global Dignity Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 10 July 2015. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "The Good Lab – Board". The Good Lab. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Francis Ngai at TEDxYouth@HongKong 2013". TEDx. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "The Harvard Club of Hong Kong – Events". The Harvard Club of Hong Kong. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Asia Regional Civil Society Experience Summit". USAID Learning Lab. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Social Enterprise Summit 2014 Symposium Speakers". Social Enterprise Summit. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "The Asia Future Enterprise Forum 2015". Asia Future Enterprise Forum. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "GREAT Festival of Creativity Shanghai Day 1 - Monday 2nd March 2015". UK Trade & Investment. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "Six with spirit take on role of ambassador". The Standard. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "HKMA/TVB Awards for Marketing Excellence 2012 - Award Presentation Dinner". The Hong Kong Management Association. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "2013 North Pole Marathon Results". The UVU North Pole Marathon. Retrieved 9 June 2015.
- ^ "4 Deserts official website – Gobi March Past Results". 4 Deserts Race Series. Retrieved 9 June 2015.