Dr Adrian Cheng

Speaker Summary

Dr. Adrian Cheng is the founder of the WEMP Foundation, Hong Kong’s first non-profit organization dedicated to the mental wellbeing of underprivileged children and families. Adrian will discuss the role schools and educators can play in combating the escalating children’s mental health crisis and provide valuable insight into how WEMP’s holistic approach, evidence-based program, and partnerships can serve as the basis for collaboration to address the broader issue of children’s mental health at a global level.

Areas of Expertise

Wellbeing

Full Profile

Dr. Adrian Cheng is the CEO of New World Development Company Limited, which encompasses property investment and development, healthcare, insurance, hotels, and other consumer and technology businesses. He is strongly committed to Creating Shared Value, connecting business success with social progress, and improving social welfare. In 2008, Adrian established the K11 brand, the world’s first ‘cultural commerce’ concept. He was awarded an Honorary Fellowship by The University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology for his longstanding commitment to social innovation and inspiring future generations. In 2021, he founded the WEMP Foundation to combat the children’s mental health crisis.

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