CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
HKE Holdings Limited (“The Group”) is governed by the Board which is responsible for overseeing the overall business development, formulating corporate and business strategies, and evaluating the financial performance of the Group.
The Board also sets the overall policies including internal control and risk management procedures of the Group to strive a high-level standard of corporate governance.
The Board meets regularly throughout the year to formulate overall corporate strategy, monitor business development as well as the financial performance of the Group.
The Board has delegated certain duties and authorities to the management for ensuring the effectiveness of business development and efficiency of the business operation for the traditional as well as new business of the Group and managing of financial reporting, investor relations, tax and treasury matters of the Group.
The Board may discharge its corporate governance duties by the establishment of board committees and delegation of certain managerial and administrative functions to the management.
Board of Directors
Lin Ho Man
Executive Director & Chairman
Mr. Lin Ho Man, is the chairman of the Board (the “Chairman”) and an executive Director. He was appointed as the Chairman and a non-executive Director on 1 June 2021, and was redesignated as an executive Director on 19 January 2022. He is also a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company. He has extensive experience in investment and management in various companies. Mr. Lin is the founder of Monmonkey Group Holdings Limited (the “Monmonkey Group”), Monmonkey Group’s vision is to become a financial technology enterprise that provides one-stop financial services, Monmonkey Group is holding the SFC licence for Types 1 and 4 regulated activities. Mr. Lin is also the chairman of Ever Royal International Limited with its major business engaged in overseas real estate investment.
Other than the positions described above, he is also a member of the third sector of the 2021 Election Committee of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, a member of the 13th committee of the All-China Youth Federation, a council member of the 7th of the Kwun Tong District Council, vice chairman of Tianjin Youth Federation, the executive vice-chairman of Hong Kong Youth Patriotic Education Foundation Company Limited, chief president of the 9th Kowloon Federation of Associations, a member of the 64th Personal Data (Privacy) Advisory Committee of the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data, Hong Kong, a member of the year 2024/2025 of Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Advisory Board, vice-chairman of the 3rd-5th executive committee cum deputy director of the 5th Economic Development Committee of the Hong Kong CPPCC Youth Association, a member of the Advisory Board on Culture Studies (2022-2025) of Lingnan University, the 2nd executive vice-chairman of the board of Hong Kong Volunteers Federation, deputy secretary general of the 11th-15th of The Y. Elites Association, a member of the 12th Committee of the Jiangsu Youth Federation, the executive director of the 29th-31st Hong Kong United Youth Association, the vice chairman and a secretary general of The Youth Encouragement Foundation, honorary director of the University of Hong Kong Foundation, a member of the PostRelease Supervision Board of the Security Bureau, a member of District Fight Crime Committee (Kwun Tong District), honorary president of Customer YES of the Customs and Excise Department and a member of the 53rd Hong Kong Chiu Chow Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Lin is awarded Medal of Honour (MH) in recognition of his dedicated and valuable contributions to charity work and youth development in year 2023 under The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Honours and Awards System.
Koh Lee Huat
Executive director
Mr. Koh Lee Huat, is an executive Director. He was appointed as a Director on 18 August 2017, and was redesignated as an executive Director on 17 September 2017. He is also a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company. Mr. Koh is responsible for the day to day operations and overall project management, formulating corporate and business strategies and making major operation decisions of the Group.
Mr. Koh has over 20 years of experience in the construction industry specialising in radiation shielding works. Mr. Koh gained technical work experience by starting as a technical officer at the Singapore Institute of Standards and Industrial Research (SISIR) in January 1995, eventually leading a team of technicians on laboratory tools calibration and field testing. Mr. Koh joined the Group in January 1996 as a site supervisor and was promoted to project manager in January 2002.
Mr. Koh obtained a diploma in Mechanical Engineering from Ngee Ann Polytechnic of Singapore in August 1992. In addition, Mr. Koh obtained certificates of completion of the following courses: Introduction to Radiation Safety, conducted by The National University of Singapore in March 1996; Risk Management Course, conducted by Absolute Kinetics Consultancy Pte Ltd in November 2006; Building Construction Supervisors Safety Course, conducted by The Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) SCAL Academy in April 2008; and Work-at-Height Course for Supervisors, conducted by Greensafe International Pte Ltd in November 2013.
Cheng Yiu Mo
Non-Executive director
Mr. Cheng Yiu Mo, is a non-executive Director. He was appointed as a non-executive Director on 19 January 2022. Mr. Cheng has extensive experience in Hong Kong law enforcement and international anti-money laundering, who would bring valuable contributions to the compliance matters of both the existing business and the new business of the Group. Mr. Cheng has been an executive director of Parklin Consultancy Limited, a company engages in anti-money laundering (“AML”), financial crime consultancy and investigative services, since April 2019. Mr. Cheng was retired from the Hong Kong Police Force (“HKPF”) in September 2018 with his last position as an assistant commissioner of police. During his service with HKPF, Mr. Cheng was the head of the joint financial intelligence unit of Hong Kong and led the financial investigations unit of the HKPF between 2007 and 2010, during which he oversaw major money laundering investigations, held regular AML trainings for local and overseas law enforcement agents and financial regulators, and organized a series of capacity building initiatives for financial institutions and designated non-financial businesses and professions. He was seconded to the Hong Kong Government Secretariat from 2006 to 2007 where he coordinated the legislative and operational efforts of government departments and regulators on AML, as well as prepared the Financial Action Task Force mutual evaluation on Hong Kong in 2008. He was a member of the Global Agenda Council on Organized Crime of the World Economic Forum from 2012 to 2015. Mr. Cheng was the council member of the Wildlife Justice Commission between 2015 and 2023 and was the member of the Supervisory Board of the Commission between 2022 and 2023. Mr. Cheng obtained a bachelor’s degree in Science and a master’s degree in Public Administration from the University of Hong Kong in 1986 and 2004, respectively
Lim Kai Jia Kesley
Non-Executive director
Mr. Lim Kai Jia Kesley, is a non-executive Director. He was appointed as a non-executive Director on 19 January 2022. Mr. Lim has been a director of a family office based in the Republic of Singapore (the “Singapore”) since 2018. He has approximately six years of experience in venture capital, private equity and investment banking across Southeast Asia (“SEA”). Mr. Lim has been sitting as an advisory board member of 9 Basil Private Equity Fund, an independent funds management business operating a SEA private equity platform with a focus in Thailand. Mr. Lim was resigned as Venture Partner to Teja Ventures in July 2023, a Singapore-based venture capital fund management business with a focus across SEA. Mr. Lim graduated from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, the USA, with a bachelor’s degree in finance in 2017.
Prof. Pong Kam Keung
Independent non-executive director
Prof. Pong Kam Keung, is an independent non-executive Director. He was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 15 March 2018. He is also a member of the Audit Committee and Remuneration Committee and the chairman of the Nomination Committee. He is primarily responsible for providing independent judgment to bear on issues of strategy, policy, performance, accountability, resource, key appointments and standard of conduct of the Group.
Prof. Pong has been a member of the Disciplinary Tribunal of the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries since 2015. Prof. Pong was the chief prosecution officer of the Environment Protection Department of the Government from July 2004 to July 2013. He served as advisor to the Hong Kong Architecture Centre from 2011 to 2013. He was also a member of the Appeal Tribunal Panel of the Planning and Lands Branch of the Development Bureau of the Government from February 2007 to November 2012 and a member of the Advisory Committee on Barrier Free Access of the Buildings Department which expired in July 2003.
Prof. Pong obtained a degree of Bachelor of Science in Building Surveying from the Thames Polytechnic, United Kingdom in June 1989, a degree of Master of Science in Property Investment from the City University of London, United Kingdom in December 1993, a degree of Bachelor of Laws through a distance learning program from the University of Wolverhampton, United Kingdom in September 1995, a degree of Master of Science in Urban Planning from the University of Hong Kong in December 2005 and a degree of Master of Corporate Governance from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in October 2008. Prof. Pong obtained his degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University in 2019.
Prof. Pong has been a fellow of the Hong Kong Institute of Construction Managers since August 2016, the Hong Kong Institute of Facility Management since July 2000, the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors since November 2000, the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators since January 2001, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyor since January 2006 and the Hong Kong Institute of Chartered Secretaries since October 2012.
Prof. Pong was appointed as a non-executive director of Star Group Company Limited, previously known as Star Properties Group (Cayman Islands) Limited (stock code: 1560) from March 2016, re-designated as an executive director from September 2018, and subsequently re-designated as a consultant from November 2021, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange; an independent non-executive director of Shuang Yun Holdings Limited (stock code: 1706) in October 2017 and resigned from the position in August 2023, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange; and an independent non-executive director of Easy Smart Group Holdings Limited (stock code: 2442) from April 2023, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. He was an executive director of Sundart Holdings Limited (stock code: 1568) from July 2015 to February 2018, was an independent non-executive director of Central Holding Group Co. Ltd, previously known as Wang Yang Holdings Limited (stock code: 1735) from March 2018 to October 2019 and FSM Holdings Limited (stock code: 1721) from June 2018 to April 2020, companies listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange. Prof. Pong has been an adjunct professor in the Division of Environment and Sustainability of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology since December 2013.
Siu Man Ho Simon
Independent non-executive director
Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon, is an independent non-executive Director. He was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 15 March 2018. He is also a member of the Audit Committee and Nomination Committee and the chairman of the Remuneration Committee. He is primarily responsible for providing independent judgment on issues of strategy, policy, performance, accountability, resource, key appointments and standard of conduct of the Group.
Mr. Siu is a practicing solicitor of the High Court of Hong Kong and a China Appointed Attesting Officer appointed by the Ministry of Justice of the People’s Republic of China. Mr. Siu is currently a partner of Sit, Fung, Kwong & Shum, a firm of solicitors in Hong Kong, which he first joined as a solicitor in 2000 and has been continuously serving there since then. His areas of practice include corporate finance, capital markets, securities, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and general commercial matters. Mr. Siu also actively participates in charitable and social services in Hong Kong. He is currently acting as the legal advisor for United Hearts Youth Foundation as well as the school manager of The Association of Directors & Former Directors of Pok Oi Hospital Leung Sing Tak College. Mr. Siu obtained his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Hong Kong in 1996.
Mr. Siu is currently an independent non-executive director of each of Wai Yuen Tong Medicine Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 897) and Litu Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 1008). He was appointed as an independent non-executive director of Shuang Yun Holdings Limited (a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange, stock code: 1706) in October 2017 and resigned from the position in August 2023.
Lam Lam Nixie
Independent non-executive director
Ms. Lam Lam Nixie, is an independent non-executive Director. She was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 25 April 2025. She is also a member of the Nomination Committee, Remuneration Committee and Audit Committee. She is primarily responsible for providing independent judgement on issues of strategy, policy, performance, accountability, resource, key appointments and standard of conduct of the Group.
Ms. Lam is an accomplished finance, public affairs, and public policy professional with extensive banking and public administration experience. Ms. Lam previously held roles at two major banking institutions in Hong Kong, where she honed her expertise in financial strategy and governance.
Ms. Lam’s public service career includes serving as a member of District Council (Tsuen Wan District Council) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (the “HKSAR”) of the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”) from January 2012 to December 2019 and a member of the Legislative Council of HKSAR of the PRC since January 2022, where she advocates for social development and contributes to international affairs initiatives.
Ms. Lam obtained a bachelor’s degree of arts with majors in Japanese and Korean and a master’s degree of business in marketing from the University of Queensland, Australia in 2003 and 2005, respectively. She further advanced her credentials with an executive master’s degree of public administration (EMPA) obtained from Tsinghua University, the PRC in 2021 underscoring her commitment to bridging public policy and global governance.
Choi Tan Yee
Independent non-executive director
Mr. Choi Tan Yee, is an independent non-executive Director. He was appointed as an independent non-executive Director on 15 April 2026. He is also a member of the Nomination Committee and Remuneration Committee and the chairman of the Audit Committee. He is primarily responsible for providing independent judgement on issues of strategy, policy, performance, accountability, resource, key appointments and standard of conduct of the Group.
Mr. Choi, obtained a bachelor’s degree of business administration from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in December 2005. He is a chartered financial analyst (CFA) of the CFA Institute and a fellow member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA).
Mr. Choi is currently an executive director and chief financial officer of Alpha Technology Group Limited, a company listed on the Nasdaq (stock ticker: ATGL). Mr. Choi was previously (i) a non-executive director and an authorised representative of TOMO Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 6928) from April 2023 to July 2025; (ii) an executive director, a member of the investment committee and an authorised representative of Carry Wealth Holdings Limited, a company listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange (stock code: 643) from February 2023 to June 2025; and (iii) a non-executive director of Fullwealth International Group Holdings Limited, a company formerly listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange from May 2023 to February 2024.
Mr. Choi has over 19 years of experience in corporate finance, accounting and auditing. Mr. Choi is the co-founder and currently a responsible officer for Type 1 (dealing in securities) and Type 6 (advising on corporate finance) regulated activities under the Securities and Futures Ordinance (Cap.571) (the “SFO”) of Rainbow Capital (HK) Limited, where he is responsible for originating, supervising and leading execution of corporate finance projects.
Mr. Choi was previously employed by Quam Capital Limited (formerly known as China Tonghai Capital Limited) from January 2015 to December 2019, with his last position as the director of financial advisory department. From December 2009 to December 2013, Mr. Choi was employed by Somerley Limited and thereafter transferred to Somerley Capital Limited from January 2014 to December 2014, with his last position as senior manager, during which he worked on a wide range of engagements including equity capital market issues and financial advisory and independent financial advisory assignments. From September 2006 to September 2008, Mr. Choi served as an accountant in the assurance division of Grant Thornton, Hong Kong, and was thereafter promoted to senior accountant from October 2008 to December 2009.
Senior Management
Ho Ying Kit
Deputy Financial Controller
Mr. Ho Ying Kit, is the deputy financial controller of the Company. He is also a director of certain subsidiaries of the Company. He is mainly responsible for the overall management and operations of finance and accounting of the Group. Mr. Ho is a fellow member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in accounting from Edinburgh Napier University in March 2011. He has over 10 years of experience in auditing, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, corporate finance and company secretarial matters.
Board Committees
The Board maintains full control and direction over appropriate strategic, financial, organisational and compliance issues. The Company’s organisational structure has clearly defined lines of authority, responsibility and accountability, which are reviewed regularly. The annual budget and forecasts are reviewed by the Board prior to approval being given. This includes the identification and assessment of the business risks inherent in the Company and the online financial trading industry as a whole, along with associated financial and regulatory risks.
| BOARD OF DIRECTORS | |
|---|---|
| Executive Directors | Mr. Lin Ho Man (Chairman) Mr. Koh Lee Huat |
| Non-Executive Director | Mr. Cheng Yiu Mo Mr. Lim Kai Jia Kesley |
| Independent Non-Executive Directors | Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon Prof. Pong Kam Keung Ms. Lam Lam Nixie Mr. Choi Tan Yee |
| COMMITTEE | |
|---|---|
| Audit committee | Mr. Choi Tan Yee (Chairman) Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon Prof. Pong Kam Keung Ms. Lam Lam Nixie |
| Remuneration committee | Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon (Chairman) Prof. Pong Kam Keung Ms. Lam Lam Nixie Mr. Choi Tan Yee |
| Nomination committee | Prof. Pong Kam Keung (Chairman) Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon Ms. Lam Lam Nixie Mr. Choi Tan Yee |
Audit committee
The Company established the Audit Committee with written terms of reference in compliance with the CG Code. The Audit Committee comprises four INEDs, namely Mr. Choi Tan Yee, Prof. Pong Kam Keung, Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon and Ms. Lam Lam Nixie. The Audit Committee is chaired by Mr. Choi Tan Yee.
The primary duties of the Audit Committee are to review the risk management and internal control systems, the Group’s financial and accounting policies and practices and the financial statements and reports of the Company; approve the terms of engagement of the auditor; and discuss the scope of audit work with the auditor. The Audit Committee is also responsible for (i) developing and reviewing the Company’s policies and practices on corporate governance; (ii) reviewing the Company’s compliance with the CG code and disclosure in the corporate governance report; (iii) reviewing and monitoring the training and continuous professional development of Directors and senior management, monitoring the Company’s policies and practices on compliance with legal and regulatory requirements; and etc.
Remuneration committee
The Company established the Remuneration Committee with written terms of reference in compliance with the CG Code. The Remuneration Committee comprises four INEDs, namely Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon, Prof. Pong Kam Keung, Ms. Lam Lam Nixie and Mr. Choi Tan Yee. The Remuneration Committee is chaired by Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon.
The primary duties and functions of the Remuneration Committee are to make recommendations to the Board on the establishment of a formal and transparent procedure for developing remuneration policy; and on the Company’s policy and structure for all Directors’ and senior management’s remuneration and on the remuneration of non-executive Directors. According to the remuneration policy of the Company, the Directors are remunerated with reference to their respective duties and responsibilities of the Company, the Company’s performance, other companies in the industry in which the Group operates and current market practice. The Remuneration Committee adopted the model under the CG Code to make recommendations to the Board on the remuneration packages of individual executive Directors and senior management. The Remuneration Committee is also responsible for reviewing and/or approving matters relating to the share schemes under Chapter 17 of the Listing Rules.
Nomination committee
The Company established the Nomination Committee with written terms of reference in compliance with the CG Code. The Nomination Committee comprises four INEDs, namely Prof. Pong Kam Keung, Mr. Cheung Kwok Yan Wilfred, Mr. Siu Man Ho Simon, Ms. Lam Lam Nixie and Mr. Choi Tan Yee. The Nomination Committee is chaired by Prof. Pong Kam Keung.
The primary duties of the Nomination Committee are reviewing the structure, size and composition of the Board, considering inter alia the skills, knowledge and experience of the Board as a whole, identifying qualified individuals to become members of the Board, assessing the independence of INEDs and making recommendations to the Board on the appointment or re-appointment of Directors.
According to the nomination policy of the Company, the Nomination Committee assists the Board in making recommendations to the Board on the appointment and re- appointment of Directors and the succession planning for Directors. When making recommendations regarding the appointment of any proposed candidate to the Board or re- appointment of any existing member(s) of the Board, the Nomination Committee shall consider a variety of factors including but not limited to (i) reputation for integrity; (ii) accomplishment, experience and reputation in the relevant industry and other relevant sectors; (iii) commitment in respect of sufficient time, interest and attention to the Company’s business; (iv) diversity in all aspects, including but not limited to gender, age, cultural and educational background, experience (professional or otherwise), skills and knowledge; (v) the ability to assist and support management and make significant contributions to the Company’s success; and (vi) compliance with the criteria of independence as prescribed under Rule 3.13 of the Listing Rules for the appointment of an INED. The secretary of the Nomination Committee shall invite nominations of candidates from Board members (if any), for consideration by the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee may also nominate candidates for its consideration. In the context of appointment of any proposed candidate to the Board, the Nomination Committee shall undertake adequate due diligence in respect of such individual and make recommendations for the Board’s consideration and approval. In the context of re-appointment of any existing member(s) of the Board, the Nomination Committee shall make recommendations to the Board for its consideration and recommendation, for the proposed candidates to stand for re- election at a general meeting.
Each of executive Directors entered into a service agreement for their appointment with the Company for a term of three years. Each of non-executive Director and INEDs entered into letter of appointment for his appointment with the Company for an initial term of one year and thereafter shall continue year to year. All Directors are subject to retirement by rotation and re-election at the annual general meeting of the Company in accordance with the Articles of Association.
According to Article 108(a)-(b) of the Articles of Association, at each annual general meeting one-third of the Directors for the time being, or, if their number is not three or a multiple of three, then the number nearest to but not less than one-third, shall retire from office by rotation provided that every Director (including those appointed for a specific term) shall be subject to retirement by rotation at least once every three years. The Directors to retire by rotation shall include (so far as necessary to obtain the number required) any Director who wishes to retire and not to offer himself for re-election. Any Director who has not been subject to retirement by rotation in the three years preceding the annual general meeting shall retire by rotation at such annual general meeting. Any further Directors so to retire shall be those who have been longest in office since their last re-election or appointment and so that as between persons who became or were last re-elected Directors on the same day those to retire shall (unless they otherwise agree among themselves) be determined by lot.
According to Article 112 of the Articles of Association, any Director appointed by the Board to fill a casual vacancy shall hold office only until the first general meeting of the Company after his appointment and be subject to re-election at such meeting. Any Director appointed by the Board as an addition to the existing Board shall hold office only until the next following annual general meeting of the Company and shall then be eligible for re-election. Any Director appointed under the Article of Association shall not be taken into account in determining the Directors or the number of Directors who are to retire by rotation at an annual general meeting.
