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HKBU appoints Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong as new President and Vice-Chancellor

22 Jul 2020

 

Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong
Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong has been appointed as President and Vice-Chancellor of HKBU for a five-year term with effect from 1 February 2021.

 

The Council of Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) announced today (22 July) the appointment of Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong as the University's President and Vice-Chancellor for a five-year term with effect from 1 February 2021. 

 

Professor Wai is an eminent leader in Hong Kong's higher education sector with distinguished academic accomplishments. He is currently the Deputy President and Provost of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU). During his 24 years at PolyU, he has served in various university administration and leadership positions, from Head of Department and Dean of Faculty of Engineering to Associate Vice-President and Vice President (Research Development). He has served as Deputy President and Provost since March 2020.

 

Dr Clement Chen Cheng-jen, Chairman of the HKBU Council and the Search Committee, said: "We are delighted that Professor Wai will join HKBU. With his exemplary academic achievements, strong administrative leadership, and wealth of experience in higher education and international outreach, I am confident that he will be able to engage and energise the University community to further our mission, generate new ideas and take the University to the next level of excellence."

 

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