Project Melo

Leading CEOs engaging with our new generation for positive impact to the society

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Event lineup 2025

Next: Lunch with Co-Founder - Stephenie Lo

Leaders from these organizations have supported us.

Who we are

We are a social enterprise with the purpose of supporting youth empowerment and development for the good of our society. We hope to facilitate direct engagement between our next generation and leading CEOs. We wish to inspire hope, renew trust, and co-create a positive impact.

1,000+

Students applied to join Project Melo programs

60+

Leaders from well-known companies and NGOs have joined Project Melo to co-create impact with our youth

60+

Experiences held to foster authentic engagement between CEOs and our Melo community

5,300+

Volunteer hours supporting approved charities by our Melo Social Members

Spread broader social impact

By having youth co-create with CEOs, we hope to provide solutions to specific issues in the society.

Inspire corporate changes

We hope to improve the intergenerational communications and inspire changes in corporates through exchanges.

Foster mindset changes of youth

Through the Melo journey, we hope to prepare young people to become empathetic leaders for our society.

Programs

Fellowship

Our flagship program for youth to co-create impact projects with CEOs and engage in closed-door authentic dialogs.

Melofest

Melofest is the first-of-its-kind youth impact summit in the region. We hope to amplify youth voice to the world through "Reverse Davos".

Social

A membership-based program to build a broader youth community for social impact. Members do impact actions to gain access to unique experiences like meeting with CEOs and leaders.

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What Have We Done

Event Reflection – Conversation with Dee Poon

Preface and Project Melo launch Hong Kong’s largest AI training programme for secondary students

DETERMINANT and Project Melo turn T-shirt sales into AI training

Project Melo 聯同 DETERMINANT 推慈善義賣活動助香港5000名中學生獲得免費AI培訓

Melo did it AGAIN: Unlocking Doors to Possibilities - SVhk

Prudence Yeung & Shanice Lam

McDonald’s Marketing and Me under the Nostalgic Golden Arches

Preface x Project Melo 推出 AI-5000 Initiative 商界及社會領袖親身指導5,000名中學生學習AI

Preface x Project Melo啟動AI-5000計劃為5,000名中學生提供免費AI訓練 50校參與全港最大AI素養行動

Hong Kong CEOs get crash course in AI to pass on skills to 5,000 students

Growth begins when you learn to see uncertainty as your ally, not your enemy.

圓桌專訪：香港領袖AI實踐之旅

The Institution of Resilience and Curiosity

The Art of Banking and the Bank for Art

Community, Self, and the Balance of Giving

Theme 1: A New Age of Journalism and Storytelling

2025 Fellowship

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Melo Fellows & CEOs

Gregory Van

CEO and Co-Founder of Endowus

Ronald Lam

CEO of Cathay Pacific Airways

Raymond Kwok

Chairman & Managing Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties

Francis Belin

President of Chrisitie’s Asia Pacific

David Ku

Founder & Chairman of WeBank

Mark Leung

CEO of J.P. Morgan China

Henson Tsai

Founder & CEO of Sleekflow

Kenny Lam

CEO of Two Sigma Asia Pacific

Aveline San

CEO and Head of Banking, Citi Hong Kong

Benedikt Fohr

CEO of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Fred Ngan

Co-Founder of Bowtie

Ronald Chan

Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Chartwell Capital

Desiree Cheng

CEO Asia Ex-Japan of Alphadyne Asset Management

Xing Liu

Partner of HongShan Capital Group (formerly Sequoia Capital China)

Caecilia Chu

Co-Founder & CEO of YouTrip

Brian Li

Co-CEO of The Bank of East Asia

John Tsang

Former Financial Secretary of HKSAR and Founder of Esperanza

Patricia Hwang

Director People of Cathay Pacific Airways

Dee Poon

President of Brands and Retailing, Tessellation Group

Yenn Wong

CEO & Founder of JIA Group

Randy Lai

CEO of McDonald's Hong Kong

Tim Ying

CEO of Octopus

Natalie Chung

CEO and Co-Founder of V’air

David Yeung

Co-Founder & CEO of Green Monday

Francis Ngai

Founder & CEO of Social Ventures HK

Will McGoldrick

Regional Managing Director (Asia Pacific) of The Nature Conservancy

Julia Leung

CEO of Securities and Futures Commission

Louisa Mak

Co-Founder of Project Melo, Ex McKinsey Consultant, and Miss Hong Kong 2015

KC Chan

Chairman of WeLab Bank and Former Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of HKSAR

Serrini Leung

Singer-songwriter

David Yeung

Co-Founder & CEO of Green Monday

George HongChoy

CEO of Link Asset Management

Ming Jai

Renowned YouTuber

Ronald Chan

Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Chartwell Capital

Kevin Kam

CPO of McDonald’s Hong Kong

Yenn Wong

CEO & Founder of JIA Group

Kayan9896

Singer

Kevin Sneader

President of Goldman Sachs Asia Pacific Ex-Japan

KC Chan

Chairman of WeLab Bank and Former Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury of HKSAR

Kam Shing Kwang

Chairwoman of North Asia at J.P. Morgan and CEO of J.P. Morgan Hong Kong

Benedikt Fohr

CEO of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Sarah Tong

Co-Founder & CEO of Big Bang Academy

Dominic Barton

Chairman of Rio Tinto

Christine Ip

Vice Chairman of UOB Greater China

Jennifer Zhu Scott

Founding Partner of IN. Capital; Former Executive Chairman of The Commons Project Foundation

Gary Liu

Co-founder & CEO of Terminal 3

Serrini Leung

Singer-songwriter

Julia Leung

CEO of Securities and Futures Commission

Betty Liu

Executive Vice Chairman of New York Stock Exchange

Kenny Sham

General Manager of Klook, Hong Kong & Macau

Lincoln Pan

Incoming CEO of Jardine Matheson

Alan Lau

Vice Chairman of M+ Museum and Chief Business Officer of Animoca Brands

Randy Lai

CEO of McDonald's Hong Kong

Cindy Chow

CEO & Exceutive Director of Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund

Evan Auyang

Group President of Animoca Brands

Ryan Cheung

Founder & CEO of PressLogic

Raymond Kwok

Chairman & Managing Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties

Fion Leung

Co-Founder & CEO of Time Auction

David Ku

Founder & Chairman of WeBank

Dee Poon

President of Brands and Retailing, Tessellation Group

Samson Ng

Class of 2023 Fellow

Telia Mak

Class of 2023 Fellow

Nicole Chan

Melo Social Organizing Committee, Project Melo

Tiffany Yang

Class of 2023 Fellow

Justin Cai

Class of 2023 Fellow

Maggie Luk

Head of Operations, Melo Foundation

Jamie Parng

Fellowship OC Class of 2023 Fellow

Chan Choi

Class of 2023 Fellow

Julius Choy

Class of 2023 Fellow

Millie Pak

Head of Operations, Project Melo

Chelsea Lai

Brand and Marketing Organizing Committee, Project Melo

Aditya Mangla

Class of 2023 Fellow

Inky Ip

Director, Project Melo Class of 2021 Melo Peer

Beatrice Chan

Class of 2023 Fellow

Leon Cheng

Class of 2023 Fellow

Joy Hsiang

Class of 2023 Fellow

Ryan Ng

Class of 2023 Fellow

Stephanie Lo

Class of 2023 Fellow

Stephanie Yau

Director, Melo Foundation

Angus Loh

Class of 2023 Fellow

Jovy Yu

Class of 2023 Fellow

Keila Juganda

Class of 2023 Fellow

Vincent Lam

Class of 2023 Fellow

Khalil Mahmood

Class of 2023 Fellow

Hugo Leung

Class of 2023 Fellow

Manya Khanduri

Class of 2023 Fellow

Kelsey Lam

Executive Assistant to Head of Operations, Project Melo

Kelsey Lam

Executive Assistant to Head of Operations, Project Melo

Nicole Chan

Melo Social Organizing Committee, Project Melo

Chelsea Lai

Brand and Marketing Organizing Committee, Project Melo

Stephanie Yau

Director, Melo Foundation

Millie Pak

Head of Operations, Project Melo

Maggie Luk

Head of Operations, Melo Foundation

Inky Ip

Director, Project Melo Class of 2021 Melo Peer

Vincent Lam

Class of 2023 Fellow

Tiffany Yang

Class of 2023 Fellow

Telia Mak

Class of 2023 Fellow

Hugo Leung

Class of 2023 Fellow

Stephanie Lo

Class of 2023 Fellow

Ryan Ng

Class of 2023 Fellow

Manya Khanduri

Class of 2023 Fellow

Leon Cheng

Class of 2023 Fellow

Khalil Mahmood

Class of 2023 Fellow

Keila Juganda

Class of 2023 Fellow

Justin Cai

Class of 2023 Fellow

Julius Choy

Class of 2023 Fellow

Joy Hsiang

Class of 2023 Fellow

Jovy Yu

Class of 2023 Fellow

Jamie Parng

Fellowship OC Class of 2023 Fellow

Chan Choi

Class of 2023 Fellow

Beatrice Chan

Class of 2023 Fellow

Angus Loh

Class of 2023 Fellow

Aditya Mangla

Class of 2023 Fellow

Samson Ng

Class of 2023 Fellow

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Thoughts from CEOs & Fellows

"We have also learned a lot from your fellows... We can then be able to anticipate the thinking of our future customers and prospective HK leaders. Thank you for your leadership in this worthwhile project."

Raymond Kwok

Chairman & Managing Director of Sun Hung Kai Properties

Personally, the Melo journey has been an incredible experience of reverse-mentoring. It was enlightening to connect with and learn from young talents as they embarked on their first corporate endeavors through this program!

Randy Lai

CEO of McDonald's Hong Kong

I am deeply grateful that numerous CEOs generously offer a splendid opportunity for the forthcoming generation.

Hugo Leung

Year 2, Environmental Management & Technology, HKUST, Class of 2023 Fellow

I am proud to have coached these young individuals, who are shaping a brighter future for our community, and witnessed their growth firsthand.

Michael Moriarty

Managing Director of HK Disneyland Resort

It has been an inspirational and fruitful journey to work on this meaningful youth empowerment project…..through brainstorming ideas to now have a well tested consumer centric product with the right pricing, fun content and optimum operation support.

Kenny Sham

General Manager of Klook, Hong Kong & Macau

The most impressive sharing to me would be from Randy, the CEO of McDonald’s HK, in which she has given Melo fellows chances to speak up and express societal concerns.

Lily Lee

Year 2, Biotechnology and Business, HKUST, Class of 2021 Fellow

"Really well organised conference. Superb contents, articulate speakers, fantastic venue, noble aim. Well done. Congratulations."

John Tsang

Former Financial Secretary of HKSAR; Founder of Esperanza

"We are delighted to support Project Melo as the first social enterprise UBS Optimus Foundation is partnering with in the region. The program also strongly supports two of our thematic priority areas: empowering children and young people through education and secondly, combating climate change and protecting the environment."

Ming Geng

Head of Social Impact and Philanthropy at UBS for Greater China

Let's hear what they say

Melo & People