Board of Directors and Management Team

Get to know the teams leading the practice of social mission of MSF-Hong Kong.

MSF is a vibrant international movement run by associations, whose members are mostly field workers from all corners of the world and share a common purpose: to save the lives and alleviate the suffering of people in danger by delivering medical care where it is needed most. To know more about how MSF is run and governed, please go to:

https://www.msf.org/how-we-are-run

MSF-Hong Kong is a regional association established in 1994, and is one of the 25 associations of the international movement. The association has offices in Hong Kong, Beijing and Guangzhou and Singapore. We recruit specialist field staff, inspire people to donate, raise awareness of humanitarian crises and monitor crises in our immediate region.

Board of Directors

Cheuk Pong CHIU

President

Cheuk Pong CHIU is a passionate healthcare professional committed to making a profound difference in emergency medical services and public health. Over the past decade, he has worked in challenging environments such as Pakistan, Liberia, Yemen, Bangladesh, and Gaza, assisting vulnerable populations during crises with unwavering dedication, often being a member of the only group of healthcare providers for those in need.

His transformative experience with Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) allowed him to take on various roles, including Nurse Activity Manager and Team Supervisor. Cheuk Pong played a crucial role in the Ebola treatment efforts in Liberia and the Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh, focusing on infection control and nutrition treatment. His real-world experience, combined with his master’s degrees in Disaster Medicine and Public Health, equips him to navigate humanitarian healthcare complexities effectively.

Currently, Cheuk Pong is a Professional Consultant at the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, where he focuses on education and public health administration. His exceptional leadership skills were honed during his tenure as the Senior Programme Coordinator at the Hong Kong Red Cross. In this role, he was instrumental in establishing the Health Emergency Response Unit and spearheading community health initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Cheuk Pong is guided by a strong belief in humanitarian principles, which include valuing neutrality, transparent communication, and devoted to meeting the needs of the communities he serves. This belief system is not just a set of values for him, but the driving force behind his aspiration to join the Board of Directors for MSF Hong Kong. He looks forward to contributing to the organisation’s strategic governance and overcoming challenges alongside fellow board members, all while balancing his academic commitments and family.

Cheuk Pong’s journey reflects his dedication to enhancing healthcare delivery in crises and fostering community resilience. He embodies the spirit of humanitarian aid on both local and global scales.

Dr Wilson LI

Vice President

Stephen CHUA

Vice President

Dr Jennifer TONG

Treasurer

Suet Fong LIM

Board Member

Dr Husni ZAINAL

Board Member

Dr Kandice LI

Board Member

Luke CHU

Board Member

Betarani RESISTIA

Board Member

Dr Gigi CHAN

Board Member

Finance, Audit and Risk Committee members

Dr Jennifer TONG (Treasurer)

Dr Kandice LI

Luke CHU

Carter CHIM

Webster NG

Gloria LEUNG

Executive Director and Management Team

Olivier Franchi

Executive Director

Mr. Olivier Franchi comes with over 20 years in humanitarian and development programmes, mostly in field-based positions. This includes responding to complex emergencies, conflicts and natural disasters in places like Ethiopia, Indonesia, Mali, Myanmar, and about a dozen other countries.

Right before joining our team here in Hong Kong, Olivier was leading a team of 4,000 working to protect the life and dignity of those affected by acute food insecurity, morbidity, and gender-based restrictions in Afghanistan. Prior to that, he was overseeing the operations of 11 Asian countries, with a focus on partnerships, organizational development and the promotion of humanitarian values.

Olivier is passionate about leading the transformation of international NGOs in Asia at a time of unprecedented climate change-related threats, rising geopolitical tensions, and a tightening humanitarian space.

He holds a MBA, a degree in International Relations and is the proud father of two beautiful daughters. He now calls Hong Kong home.

Stella Kwan

Deputy Executive Director

Martin Searle

Director of Analysis

Ken Xue

Beijing office Director

Borrie Lagrange

Regional Communications Director

Karen Chow

Director of Finance, Risk & Compliance

Gert Verdonck

Regional Director of Operations Support Unit