Victor Chu is the Chairman and CEO of First Eastern Investment Group and Chairman Emeritus of the Hong Kong-Europe Business council. An extremely experienced and respected business man, Victor is a specialist in the Chinese market with a wealth of expertise in business leadership and development.
With an educational foundation in law from University College London, Victor has had an impressive career spanning over thirty years. During this time, Victor has held a number of prestigious positions including Director and Council Member of the Hong Kong stock exchange, Member of the Hong Kong Takeovers and Mergers Panel, Advisory Committee Member of the Securities and Futures Commission and part-time member of Hong Kong’s central policy unit. Awarded the Global Economy Prize by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, Victor is a recognised expert in economics and global finance.
In 1988, Victor created the First Eastern Investment Group, a leading Hong-Kong based international investment firm. The group focuses on private equity investments, venture capital investments and business development. Key projects have included toll roads, property, FinTech, manufacturing industries as well as the launch of the Japanese budget airline Peach Aviation. Victor is now an honorary fellow and Chair of Council and University College London and has served on the Global Ocean Commission as well as with the WWF.
Victor has decades of experience navigating the complexities of the modern economy and international business and is a trusted voice in corporate leadership and finance. Having spoken at the World Economic Forum, Victor is a sought-after speaker with a wealth of knowledge and experience, Victor has unique insights into global economics, geopolitics and business.
How to hire Victor Chu
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“A superb strategic thinker” – Johnathan, President, Airborne Lifeline Foundation
- 2023 - Received a Distinguished Service Award at the Global Citizen Awards
- 2019 – Chair of University College London’s Governing Council
- 2011 – Awarded Global Economy Prize by the Kiel Institute for the World Economy
- 2003 – Foundation Board Member (Trustee) of the World Economic Forum
- 1988 – Created the First Eastern Investment Group
- 1985 – Founded Victor Chu & Co.
