Chapters & Global Ambassadors
Alumni chapters groups offer a wide variety of activities for local alumni and students abroad on co-op and exchange terms.
Beijing
Established in 2010, the Beijing Alumni Chapter offers a unique opportunity for alumni programing and connecting with students and is recognized as the first University of Waterloo alumni chapter to be established in mainland China. The group is looking forward to connecting with as many alumni as possible!
Over 345 alumni living or working in the city and surrounding areas
Follow the chapter on LinkedIn.
Robert (MES '13)
Chapter Lead
Robert has been the Beijing chapter leader since we launched it in 2011.
We're looking for volunteers to join the chapter team
Looking for your next volunteer opportunity? We are currently recruiting chapter members in Beijing. Complete the Volunteer Information Form and we will be in touch.
Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Alumni Chapter was established in 2019. This enthusiastic group offers activities to the more than 1,800 alumni, living and working in Hong Kong. From happy hour to dragon boat racing, golf tournaments and more!
Over 1,800 alumni living or working in and around the surrounding areas.
Meet our chapter leadership team
David
BSc ’76
Leadership Advisor
David is currently the Barrister-at-Law & Mediator at the Noble Chambers. He held many senior positions in various sectors, including Post Security International (Asia) Ltd as Managing Director, US Public Listed Company as Regional Managing Director, a Telecommunications provider as Managing Director, Extant Asia Limited as Assistant CEO, etc.
He also obtained the Bachelor of Laws and Postgraduate Certificate in Laws at The University of Hong Kong. David was the Member of the President’s Advisory Council Hong Kong Steering Committee of the Hong Kong Alumni Association. He also obtained the University of Waterloo Faculty Of Science Alumni Award in 2017.
George
BMath ’77
Leadership Advisor
George is currently the CEO of Capital Focus Asset Management Ltd. He obtained a BMath in Combinatorics & Optimization H in 1977. He has worked in a variety of senior and director roles throughout his career in banking and finances in Hong Kong. George was a previous president of the Hong Kong Alumni Association and has been an active alumnus since graduating.
Michael
BA ’06, MAcc ’07
President
Michael is the Chapter Lead of the Hong Kong Alumni Chapter. He is a practicing barrister with expertise in general civil litigation, human rights and public law, regulatory advisory, and arbitration.
Extremely grateful for what Waterloo has provided him, Michael is passionate about connecting alumnus to build a strong and united Waterloo network in Hong Kong.
Philip
BMath ’96
Vice-President Partnerships
Philip obtained a Bachelor of Mathematics, Computer Science from Waterloo in 1996. The solid foundation of information technology he established from Waterloo’s study enabled him to further pursue his master and PhD research interests of RFID security frameworks. His schoolmates in Waterloo also became his business partners and together they founded an IT company in 1996 that focuses in supply chain e-commerce platforms. He is now in the electric car industry as the Chief Operating Officer at CAIA Motors, he also teaches in universities, and is a consultant for various departments of the Hong Kong government and businesses.
Howard
BSc ’00
Vice-President Engagement
Howard is currently a solicitor in private practice at Fangda Partners. Howard obtained a Bachelor of Science from the University of Waterloo in 2000, and initially entered the IT security industry as a System Consultant, before reading law and entering the legal industry over 10 years ago.
Billy
BA ’99, PDAcc’99
Vice President Finance
Billy currently holds the position General Manager – APAC at GoAnimate, Inc. He has been in this position for 2 years. He is an experienced general manager with a demonstrated history of working in the creative industry. He is skilled in Operations Management, Strategic Partnership, Business Intelligence, Accounting/Finance, and Sales Management.
Billy obtained a Post Baccalaureate Diploma in Accounting from the University of Waterloo in 1999. He has also obtained a Diploma in Investigative and Forensic Accounting from the University of Toronto, a Certificate in Business Analytics for Practitioners from Northwestern University, and an M.B.A., Financial Management from the University of Toronto – Rotman School of Management.
Eric (Man Ho)
BMath ’94
Chapter Secretary
Eric currently holds the position Head of Central Purchasing at Hang Lung Properties. He has been in this position since November 2018. Eric has 24 years of Purchasing and Sourcing experience in various industries including manufacturing, resort, transportation and education. Eric obtained a Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Waterloo in 1994. He also has a M.B.A from the City University of Hong Kong, and a Graduate Diploma in Laws and LL.B from The Manchester Metropolitan University.
Shanghai
Established in 2012, the Shanghai Alumni Chapter offers a unique opportunity for alumni programing and connecting with students. This chapter plans exciting events for local alumni and always welcome those new to Shanghair. The group is looking forward to connecting with as many alumni as possible!
Over 150 alumni living or working in the city and surrounding areas
Follow the chapter on LinkedIn.
Meet out chapter team
Victor
BASc '05
Chapter Lead
Is a Managing Director at Prax Capital, a private equity firm; and the CEO at Yuga Group, a cosmetics packaging manufacturer. He is a proud alumnus and is excited to contribute to the UWaterloo community in Shanghai.
Judy
MASc ‘96
Chapter Executive Member
Is a VP Corporate Affairs of Intuitive Surgical - Fosun Medical Technology. Maintains strong curiosity of all aspects of life and is passionate about helping building connections for alumni.
Sandra
BMath/BBA'12
Chapter Executive Member
Is a Partner at theDiveGroup, she is an entrepreneur in the social media marketing and design space. In her work and beyond she engages networks and builds connections that last. Sandra is pleased to bring this passion to bear for University of Waterloo alumni.
Kai
BMath '11
Chapter Executive Member
Is currently an Associate Director of Capital Markets at Cushman & Wakefield. He spent most of his career in Commercial Real Estate investment and transaction, with a side venture as an entrepreneur in the online education sector. Kai enjoys connecting with people from different sectors and is eager to contribute with his diverse background.
Ye
BMath '05
Chapter Executive Member
Is a senior freelancer consultant and training instructor focusing on supply chain management. I like science fiction, history, and literature. It is my honour to help Shanghai alumni and tell stories about UW to everyone in my world.
Cory
MASc ’10
Chapter Executive Member
Is a national sales manager at Kollmorgen, ALTRA Group. He is enthusiastic about building the connections for UWaterloo alumni in Shanghai and willing to help expanding the UW brand influence in China.
Michelle
MASc '09
Chapter Executive Member
Is a Claims expert in Unilever, like science fiction and fashion design. Enthusiastic in helping Shanghai alumnus live a better life and telling stories about UW to the world.
Stephen
MASc’08
Chapter Executive Member
Is a Director of Product Marketing at Infogreat Technologies. He is passionate about using technologies to solve real-world problems. He is existed to be part of the Waterloo alumni community, and he is looking to connect with other alumni who share the interests in technology, innovation, and social impact.
Singapore
Established in 2010, the Singapore Alumni Chapter offers a unique opportunity for alumni programing and connecting with students. In addition to hosting an annual networking event, this group is continuously working to plan exciting events for the more than 300 alumni. The group is looking forward to connecting with as many alumni as possible!
Over 300 alumni living or working in the city and surrounding areas
Meet our chapter team
Derek
BASc '10
Chapter Executive Member
Derek is currently a Gaming Product Manager. Born and raised in Canada, life has taken him all over the world on many adventures. He is a proud graduate of the University of Waterloo's inaugural cohort of the Nanotechnology Engineering program. He also holds an MBA from IE Business School in Spain. Derek looks forward to meeting fellow alumni and hearing their stories.
Lawrence
BASc '00
Chapter Executive Member
As Toronto native and lifelong Maple Leafs fan, Lawrence has learned a lot about hope and regret. He studied Environmental Engineering, and has since taken on careers in Management Consulting, Corporate Finance, and Tech. He’s working on something new, placing big, long term bets on community, friendships, and the next generation of young leaders. Lawrence and his wife Joanne are raising two primary aged kids with plenty of Netflix and caffeine.
Angela
BMath/BBA'12
Chapter Executive Member
Angela is a fixed income derivatives professional at Scotiabank and spent most of her career in banking and capital markets. She is a proud alumni and cherishes her time at UW. Angela is excited to contribute to the community and passionate about sharing her UW experience with and nurturing new students. When she is not strength training in the gym, Angela also enjoys traveling and cuddling with her two rescue cats.
We're looking for volunteers to join the chapter team
Looking for your next volunteer opportunity? We are currently recruiting chapter members in Singapore. Complete the Volunteer Information Form and we will be in touch.
Seoul
In 2013, the Seoul Alumni Chapter was launched by the University of Waterloo's President Feridun Hamdullahpur in Seoul, South Korea in front of an audience that included His Excellency, David Chatterson, Canadian Ambassador to the Republic of Korea and Andrea Clements, First Secretary, Trade Commissioner, Market Access. As the university’s eighth alumni chapter, it's dedicated to offering a unique opportunity for alumni programing and connecting with students. The group is looking forward to connecting with as many alumni as possible!
Over 90 alumni living or working in the city and surrounding areas
Follow the chapter on Facebook.
Meet our chapter team
Jae-Boong
PhD '97
President
Jae-Boong is the head Professor of the Mechanical Engineering Department and Service Convergence Design Institute at Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) while also a Technical Advisor at Samsung Electronics.
He studied from the Department of Mechanical engineering at Sungkyunkwan University (bachelor's degree/master of engineering) and continued to study mechanical engineering at University of Waterloo (PhD).
James
PhD '91
Leadership Advisor
James is the Director of the Innovation Center for Education, Professor in the Deptartment of Computer Science and Engineering, and Director of Distributed Processing and Network Management Lab at POSTECH, Pohang, Korea.
Over the past 30 years, James has been an active volunteer in various committees. James received his HBSc '83 and MSc '85 in Computer Science from the University of Western Ontario and obtained his PhD '91 in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.
Other chapter executive members:
- Go-Young Moon, PhD '01
- Trevor Kang, BMath ' 05
- Sung-Yong Cho, BMath '94
- Kihun Lee, BMath '05
- Jung Kim, BMath ' 08
- Youngjoon Won, BMath '03
Indonesia
Joycelin (BMath '11)
My name is Joyce and I graduated from UW in Fall 2011 with a degree in Bachelor of Mathematics.
I have dedicated my time outside of classes towards volunteering with the University; through orientation week and several different clubs. From those experiences, I hope to be a good global ambassador for UW in Indonesia.
Indonesia is the country where I grew up in, so I hope to be of help for anyone who's an alumni or wanting to know more about the university. I hope to re-connect with all alumni and reminisce the times we spent over staying up late for assignments or studying for exams as well as connect with UW alumni of southeast asia. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions that they would like to bring up, please don't hesitate to contact me.
Malaysia
We're looking for volunteers to join the Malaysia chapter team
Looking for your next volunteer opportunity? We are currently recruiting chapter members in Malaysia. Complete the Volunteer Information Form and we will be in touch.
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