Kenneth Chan
About Kenneth Chan
Kenneth Chan is the Managing Director and Head of Information Technology for Asia at Jefferies and the Co-Founder and CTO of FaRong, with over 25 years of experience as a technology executive.
Company
Kenneth Chan is currently working at Jefferies as the Managing Director, Head of Information Technology for Asia since 2022. In addition to this role, he serves as Co-Founder and CTO at FaRong, also starting in 2022. Both positions are based in Hong Kong SAR.
Title
Kenneth Chan holds the titles of Managing Director and Head of Information Technology for Asia at Jefferies, and Co-Founder and CTO at FaRong. These roles indicate a leadership position in IT management and entrepreneurial ventures within the technology sector.
Education and Expertise
Kenneth Chan has a well-rounded educational background in both business and technology. He achieved an Executive MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business (2020-2022), an Executive Diploma in Business Management from HKUST Business School (2006), a Master of Science in Computer Science (2000-2002), and a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Computer Engineering (1995-1998) from The Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Background
Kenneth Chan has over 25 years of experience as a technology executive. His former roles include Manager-in-Charge for Technology and Head of IT Production, APAC Global Markets & ALMT at BNP Paribas (2017-2022), Assistant to Vice President, and Head of Equity Derivatives IT HK at Credit Suisse (1999-2007). His vast experience spans across various strategic IT leadership positions in multinational financial institutions in Hong Kong SAR and Singapore.
Achievements
Kenneth Chan has managed IT organizations with annual budgets up to 30 million USD and led teams with over 150 professionals. At Jefferies, he has facilitated the firm's growth in the Asia Pacific region through his role as Regional Head of Information Technology. Additionally, he has utilized his entrepreneurial skills to co-found a startup in the alternative investment business.