Year of Award
2019
Biography
Mr Leong Cheung is a businessman who believes in giving back through philanthropy. He is currently the Executive Director of Charities and Community of The Hong Kong Jockey Club, primarily responsible for managing its Charities Trust, implementing new strategies, and adopting a more proactive role in addressing Hong Kong’s social needs.
Enthusiastically innovative and building on his passion for running, Mr Cheung has co-founded and remains the chairman of RunOurCity, which uses running to transform lives, particularly young lives. So far the platform has helped to build up the physical and mental strength of over 11,000 young people.
Mr Cheung is also committed to higher education: he has served as a part-time lecturer and Adjunct Professor, and is a member of the Lingnan University Council and Court. He is currently an Adjunct Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong Business School and a member of the Elderly Commission and the Community Care Fund of Hong Kong.
Mr Leong Cheung 張亮先生