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Kenneth Chan

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Managing Director, Head of Information Technology for Asia at Jefferies
📍 Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Kenneth is a seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience leading IT organizations in multinational financial institutions, including Jefferies and BNP Paribas. He has a proven track record of managing teams of over 150 professionals and annual budgets up to $30 million. Kenneth holds an Executive MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Outside of his executive role, Kenneth is passionate about continuous learning and personal development. He actively pursues courses on leadership and managing high-stakes situations. He values family and reflects on achieving personal and professional goals, such as completing his EMBA, even amidst global uncertainties.

Unique fact: His team was the runner-up in the world-class University of Chicago Booth Polsky Center’s Global New Venture Challenge in 2022.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Managing Director, Head of Information Technology for Asia
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
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Priorities

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Tech-Driven Business Growth
He is passionate about facilitating business scaling and success through technology, a core part of his role in driving growth for Jefferies in Asia.
Entrepreneurship & Startups
Co-founded a legal tech startup, FaRong, and was a finalist in the Global New Venture Challenge, demonstrating a strong interest in building new businesses.
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Career

Work history

7-2022
Managing Director, Head of Information Technology for Asia
Jefferies
6-2022
Co-Founder and CTO
FaRong
10-2017 - 6-2022
Manager-in-Charge (“MIC”) for Technology
BNP Paribas
3-2017 - 6-2022
Head of IT Production, APAC Global Markets & ALMT
BNP Paribas
10-2007 - 2-2017
Head of IT APS, Global Markets and ALMT Asia Pacific
BNP Paribas
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Education
2020 - 2022
Executive MBA
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business
6-2006 - 12-2006
Executive Diploma in Business Managment
HKUST Business School
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