Cho-Fai Yao
Chief Executive Officer at HONG KONG SHANGHAI ALLIANCE HOLDINGS LIMITED
Network origin in Cho-Fai Yao first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
|---|---|---|---|
University of California, Berkeley
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 365 |
Harvard Business School
314
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 314 |
The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce
 The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chinese General Chamber of Commerce is a business organization based in Hong Kong that provides services to its members. The organization offers a variety of resources and events to help businesses grow and succeed. The organization has a long history, dating back to 1900, and has been a leading voice for the business community in Hong Kong.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 38 |
Hong Kong Baptist University
30
| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 30 |
| Public Company | Steel | 21 | |
Lingnan University of Hong Kong
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 21 |
Shanghai Federation Of Industry & Commerce
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| Private Company | 20 | |
China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd.
 China COSCO Shipping Corp., Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation China COSCO Shipping Corp. Ltd. provides global shipping services. It operates through the following industrial clusters: Shipping, Logistics, Finance, Equipment Manufacturing, Shipping Services, Social Services, and Internet Plus. The Shipping cluster comprises of container shipping, terminal investment and operation, tanker shipping, LNG shipping, dry bulk shipping, and passenger liner services. The Logistics cluster includes project logistics, freight forwarding, warehouses, multi-modal transport, and vessel agency. The Finance cluster includes ship leasing, shipping insurance, supply chain finance, logistics park investment, equity investment, and asset investment. The Equipment Manufacturing cluster includes shipbuilding, offshore equipment manufacturing, ship repair, and container manufacturing. The Shipping Services cluster includes ship management, crew management, ship spare parts procurement, communication and navigation technology management, ship fuel, and materials supply. The Social Services cluster includes real estate development, hotel management, hospitals, universities, and other social services. The Internet Plus cluster serves new demand with big data services. The company was founded on February 05, 2016 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China.
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| Subsidiary | Air Freight/Couriers | 18 |
| Public Company | Gas Distributors | 18 | |
| Public Company | Electronic Equipment/Instruments | 17 | |
| Public Company | Recreational Products | 14 | |
Shanghai Youth Federation
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| Private Company | 14 | |
Hong Kong-Shanghai Economic Development Association Ltd.
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| Private Company | 8 | |
| Public Company | Industrial Machinery | 7 | |
Shanghai Chinese Overseas Friendship Association
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| Private Company | 6 | |
| Private Eq Fd/Alt Invt | Investment Managers | 5 | |
Youth Federation of State-Owned Enterprises
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| Government | 2 | |
Shanghai Fudan University
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| College/University | Other Consumer Services | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Cho-Fai Yao via their personal network
| Company | Sector | Related people | Main position |
|---|---|---|---|
Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants
 Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants operates under the professional accountant’s ordinance and works in the public interest. It offers CPA qualification programme and promulgating financial reporting, auditing and ethical standards in Hong Kong. The company was founded on January 1, 1973 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| China Overseas Friendship Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | ||
| Fudan University | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| University of Hong Kong | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree | |
| Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region | Sovereign | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| COSCO SHIPPING HOLDINGS CO., LTD. | Marine Shipping | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| China Europe International Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| The Hong Kong Polytechnic University | College/University | Graduate Degree Doctorate Degree Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
| CHINA TOWER CORPORATION LIMITED | Specialty Telecommunications | Director/Board Member Comptroller/Controller/Auditor Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Shanghai University of Finance & Economics
 Shanghai University of Finance & Economics Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Shanghai University of Finance and Economics engages in the provision of educational services. It offers courses under the following school and departments: business, accountancy, finance, international business administration, economics, public economics and administration, humanities, law, information management and engineering, statistics, foreign languages, mathematics, international cultural exchange, professional and international education and continuing education. The company was founded in 1917 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. | College/University | Doctorate Degree Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
The Hong Kong Institute of Directors
 The Hong Kong Institute of Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hong Kong Institute of Directors operates as premier body which represents professional directors. The company was founded by Moses Cheng in 1997 and is headquartered in Hong Kong. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Founder Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| GENERTEC UNIVERSAL MEDICAL GROUP COMPANY LIMITED | Finance/Rental/Leasing | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CRRC CORPORATION LIMITED | Trucks/Construction/Farm Machinery | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| CHINA MERCHANTS BANK CO., LTD. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| City University of Hong Kong | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree | |
| SHANGHAI JIAODA ONLLY CO.,LTD | Pharmaceuticals: Major | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Hainan Dazhong Ocean Industry Co. Ltd. | Chairman Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
| The Real Estate Developers Association of Hong Kong | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| COSCO SHIPPING DEVELOPMENT CO., LTD. | Marine Shipping | President Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| East China University of Political Science & Law | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
CPA Australia Ltd.
 CPA Australia Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services CPA Australia Ltd. is an Australian company that has been operating since 1954 and provides education, training, technical support, and advocacy services in the accounting profession. The private company is based in Southbank, Australia and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. The company engages with governments, regulators, and industries to advocate for policies that stimulate sustainable economic growth. With over 166,000 members working in 100 countries and regions, CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies. It was founded in 1886 by Andrew Lyell, Arthur Cleveland, Benjamin Doughty Smith, Thomas Brentnall, John McAlister Howden, Charles Morell Holmes, William Crellin, and Edward Langton. Andrew Paul Hunter has been the CEO of the company since 2018. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| All-China Youth Federation | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| COSCO SHIPPING PORTS LIMITED | Other Transportation | Chairman Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Hong Kong Securities & Investment Institute
 Hong Kong Securities & Investment Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Hong Kong Securities & Investment Institute is a professional membership organization that offers trainings for the securities and investment industry. The non-profit company is based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. The Chinese company was founded by Wai Kin Cheng. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Friends of Hong Kong Association Ltd. | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
Shanghai Stock Exchange
 Shanghai Stock Exchange Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Shanghai Stock Exchange provides marketplace and facilities for securities trading. Its services include formulating business rules, accepting and arranging listings, organizing and monitoring securities trading, regulating members & listed companies, managing, and disseminating market information. The company was founded on November 26, 1990 and is headquartered in Shangha, China | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| Shanghai Dazhong Group Capital Equity Investment Co. Ltd. | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | ||
| Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences | College/University | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Doctorate Degree | |
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce
 The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce is a Chamber of Commerce based in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. and has subsidiaries in Hong Kong. Siu-kay Leung has been the CEO of the Chinese company since 2020. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| SINOPHARM GROUP CO. LTD. | Medical Distributors | Director/Board Member Corporate Secretary Director/Board Member | |
| FOSUN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | Multi-Line Insurance | Founder Chairman | |
Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group) Co., Ltd.
 Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. Investment ManagersFinance Shanghai Fosun High Technology (Group) Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of investment management and consulting services. Its business scopes include financial management, marketing, employee training and management, and technical support services. The company was founded on March 8, 2005 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Founder | |
| China Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurs Association | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | ||
| Shanghai Xiangyin Road Tunnel Construction Devlopment Ltd. | Chairman Chief Executive Officer | ||
The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd.
 The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Ltd. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance HKEx is the holding company of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited, Hong Kong Futures Exchange Limited and Hong Kong Securities Clearing Company Limited. It brings together the market organisations which have transformed Hong Kong's financial services industry from a domestically focused market to become a central market place in Asia attracting investment funds from all over the world. HKEx was listed in June 2000 following the integration of Hong Kong's securities and derivatives markets. As a market-driven organisation, answerable to its shareholders, HKEx competes vigorously for opportunities in the region and around the world. HKEx's operations are organised into focused units, directly supervised and controlled by management and the board of directors. The board, the highest decision-making body, determines HKEx's objectives, missions, strategies, policies and business plan and monitors their implementation by management. In its role as the operator and frontline regulator of the central securities and derivatives marketplace in Hong Kong, HKEx regulates listed issuers; administers listing, trading and clearing rules; and provides services, primarily at the wholesale level, to customers of the exchanges and clearing houses, including issuers and intermediaries - investment banks or sponsors, securities and derivatives brokers, custodian banks and information vendors - who service the investor directly. These services comprise trading, clearing and settlement, depository and nominee services, and information services. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| COSCO SHIPPING ENERGY TRANSPORTATION CO., LTD. | Marine Shipping | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Entrepreneurs' Organization Hong Kong | Director/Board Member Chairman | ||
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
 The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors provides professional excellence in its membership through education, accreditation, publication, and other services. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has a global presence of subsidiaries in several regions. Justin Young has been the CEO of the British company since 2023. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Shanghai
 Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Shanghai Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce Shanghai is a Chamber of Commerce. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| S.A.S. DRAGON HOLDINGS LIMITED | Electronics Distributors | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| LIU CHONG HING INVESTMENT LIMITED | Real Estate Development | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| University of Oxford | College/University | Graduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd.
 COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd. Air Freight/CouriersTransportation COSCO SHIPPING Lines Co., Ltd. engages in the provision of shipping services. It offers shipping services for various refrigerated products, including ice creams, chicken, apples, flower bulbs, vegetables, and fishes; dangerous goods; and oversize cargoes through a fleet of container vessels. The firm offers several routes for its shipping services such as Europe, America, Africa and Australia. The company was founded on April 1, 1964 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. | Air Freight/Couriers | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
| Hong Kong Justice of The Peace Association | Director/Board Member President | ||
| LANHAI MEDICAL INVESTMENT CO., LTD. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chairman Director/Board Member | |
China Glory Society
 China Glory Society Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services China Glory Society engages in the development of poverty alleviation and social welfare. The private company is based in Shenzhen, China. and has subsidiaries in China. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Cosco Shipping Bulk Co. Ltd. | Chairman Director/Board Member | ||
| ORIENT OVERSEAS (INTERNATIONAL) LIMITED | Marine Shipping | Chief Executive Officer Chief Executive Officer |
Statistics
International
| China | 30 |
| Hong Kong | 17 |
| United Kingdom | 3 |
| Australia | 2 |
| Bermuda | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 10 |
| Commercial Services | 9 |
| Transportation | 9 |
| Finance | 8 |
| Distribution Services | 3 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 702 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 319 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 241 |
| Chairman | 144 |
| Corporate Secretary | 60 |
Most connected contacts
| Insiders | |
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| Wai Fung Ngai | 95 |
| Kwun Shing Liu | 46 |
| Wo Fong | 45 |
| Chee Ming Liu | 45 |
| Chi Wah Fong | 42 |
| Mo Chi Cheng | 36 |
| Guang Chang Guo | 32 |
| Yin Quan Li | 32 |
| Ying Ho Wong | 30 |
| Wing Mau Hui | 27 |
| Pak-Hoo Kwan | 26 |
| Stephen Tan | 26 |
| Hong Bing Lyu | 25 |
| Bo Jin | 25 |
| Yung Hoi Tse | 24 |
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