[30 June 2025] – Arup congratulates Theresa Yeung, East Asia Managing Principal, and Ir Alice Chow, Trustee, Arup Fellow and Director, on their respective elections as Presidents of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP) and the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Theresa Yeung, East Asia Managing Principal, has become President of the Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP).
Theresa Yeung started her term as President of the HKIP on 19 June 2025. Drawing on 30 years of service with the Institute, she brings a deep appreciation for the dedication of its members and the vital role planners play in shaping cities. In her new role, she aims to guide the profession through the challenges of the “New Normal”, including climate resilience, housing supply, technological change, and community well-being. Her vision is to foster innovation and bridge technical expertise, policy innovation, and people to create healthy, resilient and inclusive cities.
“Let us work together to advance planning, practice innovation, and strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a key hub in the global planning community, co-creating excellence with partners worldwide,” said Theresa.
Ir Alice Chow, Trustee, Arup Fellow and Director, has become the first female President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE).
Ir Alice Chow assumed the presidency of the HKIE on 24 June 2025, following her election at the institution’s 50th Annual General Meeting. As the first female President in HKIE’s history, her appointment marks a historic milestone during the institution’s golden jubilee. Her theme for the 2025/2026 session, ‘Together we RISE’, highlights Resilience, Innovation, Sustainability, and Equity.
She said: “As engineers, we are not just problem solvers; we are builders of a better tomorrow. ‘Together we RISE’ reflects our commitment to shaping a future-ready profession and strengthening Hong Kong’s engineering and innovation ecosystem.”
Professor Sam Chow, Arup Fellow and Director, currently serves as President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK).
Arup celebrates the achievements of both leaders and fully supports their vision for advancing the planning and engineering professions in Hong Kong. With Professor Sam Chow, Arup Fellow and Director, serving as President of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong (CILTHK), the three Arup professionals are sharing their skills and expertise to benefit the industry and shape a better Hong Kong. We look forward to continued collaboration and collective progress, and we are confident that their leadership will help foster a more connected, innovative, and future-ready professional community.
