Clara Chan

Ms Chan was appointed as the inaugural Chief Executive Officer of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation Limited in October 2023.  She is a barrister admitted by the High Court of Hong Kong.  She was at the Hong Kong Monetary Authority from 2010 to 2023 with roles including Chief Investment Officer (Private Markets).  She was an Administrative Officer in the Hong Kong SAR Government from 2004 to 2010, covering areas including home affairs, transport and financial services.

Ms Chan is the co-chair of the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on Responsible Investing, a Council member of Lingnan University and a Board member of Karen Leung Foundation dedicated to work relating to gynaecological cancers.

Ms Chan received the Asia Industry Leadership Award of the 100 Women in Finance in 2016.  She was also on the global list of 40 under 40 named by the Private Equity International.

Ms Chan is an advocate for diversity and ESG awareness in the finance industry, and has been a frequent speaker on relevant topics.