Dean’s Distinguished Industry Lecture Series by Dr Henry Tan, CEO of Luen Thai Group Ltd.

The textile and fashion industry is in troubled times. Hong Kong is no exception. Our traditional market, the US, while difficult since 2018, has been dire in the covid pandemic. The industry is in the mist of disruptive changes brought by technological revolutions, in particular digitalization, and the retreat of globalism. But troubles always come with opportunities. Dr Henry Tan will give an overview on the outlook of the industry and his view on where opportunities are knocking. Dr Henry Tan is the Chairman of the Textile Council of Hong Kong, a body representing major textile and garment associations in Hong Kong. A 30-plus-year veteran of the industry, Henry was the Chief Executive Officer of Luen Thai Holdings Ltd from 2004 to 2017. Born in Hong Kong, Dr Tan is strongly committed to serving the community. He is currently an Honorary Court Member of the Hong Kong Baptist University and Honorable Life-Chairman and former Chairman of Hong Kong General Chamber of Textiles. He was also a board member of Hong Kong Research Institute of Textiles and Apparel; as well as a member of the Garment Advisory Committee of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council. Dr Tan was awarded the Bronze Bauhinia Star by the HKSAR Government in 2005. In 2013, Dr Tan was conferred an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters by the University of Guam, US, making him the first person to hold bachelor, master and honorary doctor’s degrees from the university.