Wai Lun Kenneth Tsin

Hong Kong, China

From Lifelong Learning to Innovative Leadership

Kenneth Tsin (DBA expected '25) firmly believes that "knowledge can change destiny” – a principle that drives his continuous pursuit of learning despite a busy work schedule.

After obtaining his Bachelor of Social Sciences degree from the University of Hong Kong, Dr. Tsin continued his learning, earning a Master of Laws from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, a Master of Science in e-Commerce & Internet Computing from The University of Hong Kong, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Western Sydney. Additionally, Dr. Tsin is an Accredited Mediator in Hong Kong and an Arbitrator of Guangzhou Arbitration Commission. He also holds professional qualifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals and Certified Identity Governance Expert (CIGE) from the Identity Management Institute in the United States. Currently, Dr. Tsin is set to graduate from his Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program at the University of Management and Technology (UMT). He appreciated not only the practical and inspiring nature of the program, but also its great flexibility to accommodate his range of professional commitments.

Dr. Tsin possesses extensive expertise in banking, personal privacy and data protection, financial technology innovation, e-commerce, and marketing. He successfully helped financial institutions win numerous international and local innovation awards, including the "Most Innovative Bank of the Year" at the 2015 BAI-Infosys Finacle Global Banking Innovation Awards, "Best Mobile Banking Award in Hong Kong" by International Finance Magazine in 2016, and the "Outstanding Digital Banking Award" by Bloomberg Businessweek in 2017. Dr. Tsin has also participated in and been invited to speak at various international conferences and platforms, such as the BAI-Infosys Finacle Global Banking Innovation Awards, Future Bank Asia, and the Asian IoT Business Platform, sharing his expertise in business management and innovative transformation. His insights and professional opinions on various specialized topics and current affairs are featured in newspapers and magazines from time to time.

Dr. Tsin currently serves as Chairman and CEO of a professional consulting firm and CEO of a law firm. In addition, he is a board member of two Chinese multinational corporations.

In terms of social service, Dr. Tsin is an honorary advisor of the Chinese Bankers Club, Hong Kong. He has also founded the Hong Kong International Data Protection Association and The Greater Bay Area Hong Kong International Professional Services Association respectively, providing platforms for the professionals from various fields to communicate, learn, and collaborate.

"I firmly believe that knowledge can change destiny; this philosophy has guided my journey as a lifelong learner. Completing UMT’s DBA program has deepened my expertise and also empowered me to integrate innovation and leadership into my professional and social endeavors, inspiring others to achieve their full potential."


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