Inauguration of CityUHK DBA Alumni Association
The City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) celebrated the official inauguration of its Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) Alumni Association on the evening of 19 February 2025. The event, held at the Alumni Lounge in the CityUHK International Centre, marked a significant milestone for the university’s DBA community.
The ceremony commenced with opening remarks from CityUHK President Professor Freddy Boey. He emphasised the importance of alumni networks in fostering professional growth and collaboration, and said that the DBA Alumni Association represents a vibrant community of leaders and innovators committed to advancing their careers and the mission of CityUHK.
Dr Toa Charm, Chairman of the DBA Alumni Association and a DBA graduate of the class of 2014, welcomed attendees and highlighted the association's goals. "We are excited to officially establish the DBA Alumni Association, which aims to cultivate a dynamic community of CityUHK DBA alumni and learning partners. We focus on promoting connections, professional growth, and impactful contributions to society and academia. We aspire to become an influential alumni association that drives academic and professional excellence through engagement, collaboration, and a commitment to societal betterment. We can create impactful relationships that benefit our members and the broader community within the College of Business and CityUHK," said Dr Charm.
Professor Freddy Boey emphasises the importance of alumni networks during his opening remarks.
Dr Toa Charm introduces ExCo members and key objectives of the DBA Alumni Association.
Professor Muammer Ozer, Director of the DBA programme, congratulated the DBA community on the establishment of the DBA Alumni Association, saying, “I am delighted to witness the official establishment of the DBA Alumni Association, a significant milestone for our community. Since the launch of the CityUHK DBA programme in 2006, it has been inspiring to see our graduates and learning partners not only excel in their fields but also come together to support one another in research and study. This collaborative spirit reflects the essence of our programme, fostering a resourceful community that empowers its members. I look forward to the continued growth of our DBA programme and the invaluable contributions of our alumni in shaping the future."
CityUHK President Freddy Boey (fourth from left) and Dr Toa Charm (fourth from right) lead university representatives at the officiating ceremony: (from left) Ms Pheck-choo Ng (Senior Director of the Office of the President), Prof. Chi-hou Chan (Vice President of Community Engagement), Prof. Anderson Shum (Vice President of Research), Prof. Kalok Chan (Dean of College of Business), Prof. Muammer Ozer (Director of DBA programme) and Ms Grace Liang (Director of Alumni Relations Office).
Several key figures from the University joined the ceremony to celebrate the significant moment, including Vice President (Research), Professor Anderson Shum, and Vice President (Community Engagement), Professor Chi-hou Chan, along with Dean of the College of Business, Prof. Kalok Chan, Prof. Jian Lu, Dean of the College of Engineering, and Prof. Xin Wang, Dean of the College of Science. Also present were Dr Bryan Wong, Chairman of the CityUHK Alumni Association, Ms Innes Chiu, Chairman of the CityUHK MBA Alumni Association, Mr Ben Lam, Vice-Chairman of the CityUHK EMBA Alumni Association, and Mr Alvin Leung, President of the CityUHK Department of Management Alumni Association. The event concluded with a cocktail reception, allowing attendees to network and strengthen ties within the DBA community.
DBA alumni from various years and friends of the DBA community gathered to celebrate this significant moment.
Established in 2006, the DBA programme at CityUHK has graduated over 146 alumni and continues to attract new students. The formation of the DBA Alumni Association aims to strengthen the bonds among DBA alumni and learning partners across cohorts, create relevant value for the CityUHK DBA community, engage closely with the university’s management and communities, generate economic, research and social impact, and advise and support current learning partners on their DBA research and study.
To learn more about the DBA Alumni Association, visit its website at https://cityuhkdbaa.org/.