Dr. Edward CHAN Kwok-man was conferred the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Fellowship

2018-11-23 Corporate Share

Dr. Chan Kwok Man Edward, the founder and chairman of German Pool, was conferred the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Fellowship in recognition for his interest in PolyU and his outstanding contribution to society. The conferment ceremony was held at the Jockey Club Auditoriumon on November 22nd 2018.

Dr. Chan gave a speech on the ceremony.

Dr. Chan founded German Pool in 1982 and successfully developed a reputable brand for home appliances and kitchen cabinets. In recent years, he has taken an interest in expanding business into Mainland China, Europe, America and Southeast Asia. The company has won numerous awards under the leadership of Dr. Chan, including the "Hong Kong Premier Brand", "Outstanding Enterprise Social Responsibility Award" and "Market Leader Award". In addition, Dr. Chan has been enthusiastic about social affairs for many years and has actively promoted the development of Hong Kong's home appliances industry. He has spared no effort in various public positions.

Dr. Chan (middle) with President Tong and the recipients of fellowship.
The honored guests took photos together.

In addition to his contribution to the industry, Dr. Chan's personal achievements have been repeatedly recognized. In 2005, he was awarded the honorary doctorate of Armstrong University in the United States. In the same year, he received the World Outstanding Chinese Award. In 2006, he was awarded Honorary Fellow of the Professional Validation Council of Hong Kong Industries. In 2007, he was awarded Honorary Professor position by the Canadian Chartered Institute of Business Administration (CCIBA) and was selected as the "Top Ten Talents". Dr. Chan was awarded the 2011 Faculty of Manufacturing Engineering, from the University of Warwick, UK Industrial academic.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University is a leading university in Hong Kong and the world. It is committed to providing students with the highest quality education. Dr. Chan has always supported the Polytechnic University, including serving as the chairman of the 7th Executive Committee of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University and a member of the President's Association. In the future, we will continue to work closely with the Polytechnic University to continue to work together to better benefit the society.