Professor Patrick NIP Tak Kuen, GBS, JP, imparted valuable perspectives on the essence of leadership in an ever-changing world during the Leadership Dinner with JC Scholars.  With over three decades of experience in the public sector and many leading roles in policy making and public administration, Professor Nip shares his learning about leadership, including his involvement in planning and implementing the quarantine hotels scheme and the citywide vaccination programme in Hong Kong.  He encouraged JC Scholars to step up as leaders, stretch their abilities with challenges, and create a positive impact on the lives of others.

Professor Nip currently serves as the Adjunct Professor at the Department of Politics and Public Administration of The University of Hong Kong, and the Honorary Professor at Faculty of Social Science of The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Words from participating JC Scholars

• Professor Nip's insightful sharing on the vaccination scheme provided me with a better understanding about the considerations and procedures of policy rollout and leadership is important in the process.

• I wholeheartedly agree that "lives influence lives" and would strive to do that in my own capacity.

• Professor Nip's sharing prepares me to be a well-rounded leader who is pragmatic, courageous and open-minded.

Professor Nip shares the most important aspect of being a good leader is to connect with people

Professor Nip exchanges his thoughts on leadership with JC Scholars