Shirley Kwong is a seasoned banker and a leading figure in Hong Kong’s trade finance community, with a distinguished career of over 30 years at HSBC. In her most recent role at the bank, she was Managing Director and Head of Business Development for Global Trade and Receivables Finance in Hong Kong, where she led teams of specialists providing critical trade and supply chain finance solutions to a wide spectrum of businesses, from local SMEs to large multinational corporations. Her extensive experience covers both Commercial Banking and Global Banking, giving her a comprehensive understanding of the financial needs of companies engaged in international trade. Ms. Kwong currently serves as the Secretary of the International Chamber of Commerce, Hong Kong (ICC-HK), where she plays a vital role in representing and supporting the Hong Kong business community in the global arena. She also holds the position of Managing Director at Fintica AI, a financial technology firm. Ms. Kwong holds an MBA in International Business from Bayes Business School at the University of London.