Graduated from HKU in Industrial Engineering, and a qualified engineer. Early experience in the technology sector working for Motorola Semiconductors before obtaining a full time MBA degree from the University of Sheffield, UK. Became involved in banking and finance, and spent five years with Banque Nationale de Pairs in commercial and corporate credit before joining Wilfred Chan Management Consultants in 1986 as a Director. Established Paul Mak & Associates Ltd in 2004 to inherit the business and operations of WCMCL when Wilfred Chan retired. His professional services include being Chairman of the Industrial Advisory Committee of the Department of Data & Systems Engineering of HKU, Guest Lecturer of HKU MSc(Eng) programme, Member of the Discipline Advisory Commitment of the HKIE, and an active professional assessor of HKIE. 40 years in the executive search business, probably the most senior in town.

Graduated from York University of Canada in Economics. Background primarily in business development, operations and training in the retail business. Has spent 15 years with Natuzzi S.P.A. a world leader of lifestyle upholstery listed on the NYSE, for the Asia Pacific market. Set up their regional office, formulated company and franchises’ policies and office procedures. Was in charge of hiring and mapping the flow of their commercial departments. Has strong understanding and networks in Chinese Mainland and Asia Pacific countries. Joined PMA in 2018.

An accountant by training and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, HK Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) and the Taxation Institute of HK. Also holds an MBA degree from Warwick University UK. Has been Director and Group FD of Wheelock Properties (HK) and ED Finance of Airport Authority HK. In professional service, a member of the Hospital Governing Committee of HK Children’s Hospital, the Professional Accountants in Business Committee of the HKICPA and the Finance Committee of the Scout Association of HK. Also a Council Member and Deputy Chairman of the HKIoD, the Chairman of Tender Committee of HKEAA and a HK Accounting Advisor by the Ministry of Finance of The PRC, member of the Court of HKU. Has been a Director of PMA since 2024.