Following a rigorous selection process, the members of theĀ RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board chaired by Dave Hallam MRICS, have been announced
The RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board is made up of a non-executive chair and 8 non-executive members who represent a broad range of the local chartered surveyor community.
The aim of the Regional Board is to work collaboratively with the executive office to provide market research and intelligence whilst enhancingĀ local member engagement.
‘We have the right composition’
On 1 Feburary 2022, two new members joined the Hong Kong Advisory Board: Lesly Lam MRICS and Nigel Ko MRICS.
Dave Hallam MRICS, chairman of RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board made the following comments on Lam and Ko’s appointment:
“I am delighted to welcome both Lesley and Nigel as our new RICS HK Advisory Board members and Iām looking forward to working together in 2022 and beyond.
“I believe with our new and existing members we have the right composition to deliver the key priorities as set out in the business plan and further enhance our market and member engagement.”
Board members:
The following board members for 2022, are the following (in alphabetical order of surnames):
- Chair:Ā Mr Dave Hallam MRICS (å¤č”č«¾), Arcadis
- Ms Christine Chan MRICS, Link REIT
- Mr Gerard Kipling FRICS, Consultant
- Nigel Ko MRICS (Gao Yongkang), OKO Consultants
- Lesly Lam MRICS (ęåå±±), Wing Tai Properties Development
- Ms Shana Lam MRICS (ęå), CBRE
- Mr Lee, Fong Chung MRICS (ęę¹ę²) ā Architectural Services Department, Hong Kong SAR Government
- Mr Li, Kam Chuen MRICS (ęé¦ę³), Xtra Sensing
- Mr Nigel Smith FRICS (ę½ē¦®č³¢), Colliers
The Board’s responsibilities:
The RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board consists of specific industry experts and so they must offer market insight on their relevant areas of specialism. This knowledge and expertise supportsĀ the delivery of RICS business plan in alignment with corporate strategic goals.
The committee members also need to identify opportunities in the market and offer personalised advice so that RICS is at the cutting edge of the market. Ultimately, RICS wants the market to adopt its thinking.
The Board should also provide strategy advice so that RICS can continue to build upon its reputation as a professional body. This advice may include: necessary action advice,Ā consultation responses to government, local bodies, regulatory bodies, policy makers and policy making processes.
The RICS Hong Kong Advisory Board will also support the activities of the RICS professional community. For example, the Board members are expected to suggest and introduce industry leaders, speakers and trainers to RICS for conferences, training and seminars.
Finally, as RICS ambassadors, they should actively participate in events such as committees and task forces. They should encourage partner networks to do the same.
