Since its founding in 1977, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong (CanChamHK) has been guided by a distinguished group of leaders who have shaped our mission and vision. This page honors the past chairmen and chairwomen whose dedication and leadership have been instrumental in fostering commerce between Hong Kong and Canada. Their commitment to building a strong business community has not only enhanced our organization but also strengthened ties across the Asia-Pacific region.
Explore the profiles of these influential figures who have helped pave the way for CanChamHK’s continued success.
A Rich History of Leadership
2020 - Present
Rosemary Goater
Chair
(2026 - Present)
Co-Founder,
SystematicEdge
Alex Tam
Chairman
(2022 - 2026)
Chief Executive, Hong Kong
Region, CIBC Capital Markets
Amelie Dionne-Charest
Chair
(2021 - 2022)
Co-Founder,
Alea Insurance Limited
2010 - 2020
Todd Handcock
Chairman
(2018 - 2020)
Global Chief Commercial Officer,
Collinson
Lawrence Nutting
Chairman
(2016 - 2017)
Director (Manulife Provident Funds Trust Company Limited)
Manulife Hong Kong
John R. Witt
Chairman
(2014 - 2015)
Group Managing Director,
Jardine Matheson
Robert Cook
President
(2011 - 2013)
Former President and CEO
Manulife Asia
Kathleen E.Slaughter
President
(2009 - 2011)
2000 - 2010
Andrew Turczyniak
President
(2007 - 2009)
Victor Apps
President
(2005 - 2007)
Bernard Pouliot
President
(2004 - 2005)
Janet De Silva
President
(2002 - 2004)
David Armitage
President
(2000 - 2002)
1990 - 2000
Robin Sears
President (1999 - 2000)
William S.L. Yip
President (1998 - 1999)
Paul S.K. Lam
President (1997 - 1998)
Robin Hibberd
President (1996 - 1997)
Hugh Gillespie
President (1995 - 1996)
Barry Macdonald
President (1994 - 1995)
Eliza Chan
President (1993 - 1994)
Marlene Lee
President (1992 - 1993)
Arthur McInnis
President (1991 - 1992)
Francis Lee
President (1990 - 1991)
Philip Marcovici
President (1989 - 1990)
1980 - 1990
Julies Lewy
President (1988 - 1989)
Harry Hargadon
President (1987 - 1988)
Edward Rubin
President and Chairman (1986 - 1987)
John R. Henderson
President (1985 - 1986)
Christian Salbaing
President (1984 - 1985)
Jim Lawrie
President (1983 - 1984)
Harry Hargadon
President (1982 - 1983)
Edward Rubin
President (1981 - 1982)
David Nesbitt
President (1980 - 1981)
James Mutch
President (1979 - 1980)
1977 - 1980
Derek Hood
President (1978 - 1979)
John Langley
President (1977 - 1978)
