COMP Distinguished Alumni Award 2014
Mr. Chow completed Diploma in Computing Studies from the Department of Computing at PolyU in 1985. He is a seasoned industry veteran with 20 years of IT and leadership experience running multinational IT companies in Hong Kong. With his senior management roles within several large IT corporations, he has contributed to the IT profession through shaping the development of related policies, transforming enterprises with the latest technology, growing the local partner ecosystem and developing IT professionals as well as management talent in the IT industry. Currently, he is the General Manager of Microsoft Hong Kong and Macau, overseeing strategy, business operations and outreach for the company in Hong Kong. Mr. Chow leads an executive team responsible for Microsoft business in Hong Kong, including key customer organizations, business and marketing groups, and technical support and consultancy services.
On the community services front, it has always been Mr. Chow's passion to nurture the next-generation of IT talent. He has served on the Advisory Committees of IT Management and Systems Engineering & Engineering Management departments for years. He also regularly visits different universities in Hong Kong to share experience and insights to inspire young university students about technology innovations and their social impact on Hong Kong. Additionally, he has served on the ICT Services Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and OGCIO's Steering Committee on Enriched IT Program in Secondary Schools.