Cyberport Taps Dr Rocky Cheng as CEO, Eyes Tech Growth in Hong Kong

Cyberport Taps Dr Rocky Cheng as CEO, Eyes Tech Growth in Hong Kong

by January 29, 2024

Hong Kong Cyberport has appointed Dr Rocky Cheng as the new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 April 2024. Dr Rocky will take the helm following the completion of Peter Yan’s six-year term.

With over 30 years of experience in the information technology and financial sectors, Dr Rocky brings a robust background in developing innovation and technology (I&T).

His expertise in managing large corporate institutions and his active engagement in public service roles have significantly contributed to the I&T sector.

Hong Kong CyberportSimon Chan

Simon Chan

“As Cyberport enters its 21st year and has been commissioned by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China (HKSAR) Government to undertake various I&T initiatives, I believe Dr Rocky after joining the management will lead Cyberport to ride on its strong groundwork built over the years to forge ahead, taking our public missions forward to strengthen I&T foundations in Hong Kong, and open up new frontiers for development, injecting new momentum into Hong Kong’s development as an international I&T hub.”

said Simon Chan, Chairman of Cyberport.

Dr Rocky Cheng

Dr Rocky Cheng

Dr Rocky Cheng said,

” With continued support from the HKSAR Government and the Board, I look forward to deepening Cyberport’s connections with the innovative community, industry partners, and stakeholders from all sectors, working in harness to develop a more vibrant I&T ecosystem, enrich the talent pool, accelerate digital transformation and industry-oriented development of I&T, and to help start-ups seize new opportunities arising from the national development and regional digital economy development.”

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