Speaker Profile

Prof. Andy Chun, Vice President (Professional & Career Development), Hong Kong Computer Society Convenor of Artificial Intelligence Specialist Group, Hong Kong Computer Society Regional Director – Technology Innovation, Prudential Corporation Asia

Prof. Chun is a leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) pioneer and global technology visionary with over three decades of AI innovation experience in a variety of industries. His passion is in empowering organizations to create business value through better products/services and customer experience leveraging digital transformation, AI, and enterprise optimization. He is a highly trusted AI/IT consultant for some of the largest organizations and government agencies in this region. Chun is a international keynote speaker and has presented talks on a range of technology-related topics. Chun is a global technologist and regularly provides expert opinions to research firms and the media.

Prof. Chun is currently with Prudential plc, a global financial services company headquartered in London, and serves as their Regional Director of Technology Innovation for Prudential Corporation Asia. Chun provides leadership in the use of technology to improve customers’ wealth and health. He is also an honorary Adjunct Professor at City University of Hong Kong, where he previously served as its Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Associate Professor, transforming it to be one of the most innovative and technology-progressive in this region.

Chun has received numerous AI and ICT awards, such as IAAI awards from AAAI, as well as the HK CIO Award and the Top 5 Greater China CIO Award. Chun has also been a senior advisor to the HK Government on AI and IT strategies. Currently, he serves as the Vice President (Professional & Career Development) for the Hong Kong Computer Society.

Mr. Desmond Wong, Partner, Tax Services, PwC Hong Kong

Desmond joined PwC Hong Kong in 2007 and is a Partner of PwC Hong Kong’s corporate tax practice, leading Hong Kong corporate tax in the Technology, Media and Telecommunications (TMT) sector.

In 2012, Desmond was selected for a three-year secondment programme with PwC US, where he worked in the Los Angeles and Atlanta offices. His responsibilities included US tax accounting and international tax projects.

Desmond possesses extensive experience in providing Hong Kong and international tax services to multinational clients across various sectors, including TMT, Industrial/Consumer Products, Private Equity funds, as well as investment sectors. His involvement has spanned tax investigations, corporate restructuring, cross-border tax advisory projects, tax due diligence, tax and debt structuring, tax ruling applications, stamp duty, and IPO projects. He has also served as the regional tax coordinator for numerous PwC clients with a global presence.

In recent years, Desmond has provided tax advice and tax location studies to several promising startups, participating in business development activities organised by government agencies and quasi-governmental organisations. He has supported TMT enterprises in establishing or expanding their business presence in Hong Kong and international markets.

With the evolving corporate tax landscape, Desmond has engaged in transformational tax projects, advising the government and business sectors on Hong Kong’s electronic tax filing initiatives. He also contributed to the development of a digital tax platform for PwC internal and external use. He is now significantly involved in studying and acting as the central team on deployment for Harvey AI on tax, enhancing efficiency in delivering the client services.

Desmond is a frequent speaker on tax-related topics at seminars organised by PwC, business associations, and government bodies.

Desmond completed the PwC US Tax Immersion Programme, a fast-track course to the Master of Business Taxation co-organised by the University of Southern California. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree on Finance and Economics from Macquarie University. Desmond currently serves as the Chairman of the Professional Standards Committee and is a Council Member of The Taxation Institute of Hong Kong. Additionally, he is a member of the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants.