The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) is pleased to announce the installation of Ir Alice CHOW Kin Tak as the 51st President for Session 2025/2026 at the HKIE’s 50th Annual General Meeting on 24 June 2025.
As a HKIE Fellow, Ir CHOW was elected as Vice President of the HKIE in 2022 and subsequently Senior Vice President in 2024. In addition to her pivotal roles on the Executive and Council, Ir CHOW has played a significant part in advancing the Institution’s growth and development, serving in numerous leadership positions across various Boards, Committees, and Task Forces.
Ir CHOW has been a dedicated advocate for the Institution and the engineering profession, contributing in diverse capacities. She established the HKIE Task Force on Promotion of Sustainable Development Goals and co-founded the HKIE “Enginpreneurs” Programme in collaboration with Cyberport. She also served as a member of the World Federation of Engineering Organisations’ Committee on Women in Engineering, inspiring women and young professionals to excel in their engineering careers.
Ir CHOW holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering and a Master of Science Degree in Structural Engineering from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom. She is a Registered Professional Engineer in Civil and Structural Disciplines, a Registered Structural Engineer, a Chartered Engineer in the UK and a certified Professor-level Senior Engineer in mainland China. She is also a Fellow of the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institute of Healthcare Engineering and Estate Management, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Association for Project Management.
With over three decades of multidisciplinary engineering experience, Ir CHOW holds several key positions at Arup, including Trustee, Arup Fellow, and Director. She plays an essential role in safeguarding the firm’s independence and steering its long-term success. Her designation as an Arup Fellow represents the pinnacle of technical and professional excellence, earning widespread respect within the global engineering community.
Ir CHOW serves in various capacities at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, including as a Council Member, Chairman of Human Resources Committee, and Member of Physical Resources Committee. She is also the Chairman of the Advisory Board for Service-Learning of the Lingnan University, and a Member of Departmental Advisory Committee of Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering of City University of Hong Kong.
In recognition of her exceptional leadership and contributions to sustainability, Ir CHOW was honored with the “Leading Women Award” by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development in 2025.
With her exemplary leadership and visionary approach, Ir CHOW is poised to lead the HKIE into its next chapter of growth during her presidency. Under her stewardship, the Institution will continue to uphold engineering excellence and champion the critical role of the profession in shaping a sustainable and resilient future.
The Secretariat
The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers