We are delighted to announce the next HK Association membership lunch with the outgoing Lord Mayor of London, Professor Michael Mainelli, who has kindly agreed to address members focusing on insights gained over his year as Lord Mayor regarding the economic and financial potential between the City and Hong Kong/ China.

Date: Wednesday 6th November 2024

Venue: London

Time: 12.30 Drinks Reception; 13.00 Lunch; 14.30 Finish

Cost: £95 (HKA members); £105 (non-members)

The Rt Hon. The Lord Mayor, Alderman Professor

 Michael Mainelli co-founded Z/Yen in 1994, the City of London’s leading think-tank, to promote societal advance through better finance and technology after a career as a research scientist in aerospace & cartography then accountancy-firm partner and director of Ministry of Defence research. A qualified accountant, securities professional, computer specialist and management consultant, educated at Harvard University and Trinity College Dublin, Michael gained his PhD at London School of Economics where he was also a Visiting Professor.   Michael’s clients include banks, exchanges, insurers, policy makers, governments, technology and scientific firms. Michael is Emeritus Professor & Trustee at Gresham College where he created the London Finance initiative asking “when would we know our financial system is working?”

Michael is a Liveryman, Worshipful Company of World Traders; Freeman, Watermen & Lightermen; and member of the Broad Street Ward Club (Chairman 2004-2005) and Lime Street Ward Club.

Please contact communications@hkas.org.uk to register.