Our Advisors

Li Ping is the Vice Principal of Chinese Program at UWC Changshu, China. She graduated in 1982 from Xiamen University and worked at the Chinese Language and Literature Department for 13 years as an Assistant Lecturer and later as a Lecturer. From 1995 to 2015, Li taught different courses including IBDP Chinese A Literature, Chinese A Literature & Language, and Chinese B at Li Po Chun UWC Hong Kong.

Li Ping is accredited by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) as a Senior Examiner in the subject of Chinese A. In recent years, she has hosted training workshops for teachers on behalf of the IBO, covering both Chinese A and Chinese B curricula. She recently co-authored and published an IB Chinese A Literature reference series of three books, and in 2013, was named an "Outstanding Educator" by the University of Chicago. Li Ping was also voted "Most Influential International School Principal" in mainland China in 2017.

Sian brings a wealth of educational training and experience to Bloom KKCA Academy. She gained a Bachelor of Education (Honors) degree from The University of Wales, a Certification of Professional Teaching with a major in International Education from British Columbia College of Teachers in Canada, and National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership from Edge Hill University, Liverpool, UK.

Sian has held prominent leadership positions in prestigious international schools, including the Head of the Pre-Prep School at The King's School Canterbury in Shenzhen, China, Head of Prep School at Harrow International School in Shanghai, and Head of Prep School at Epsom College in Malaysia. At each school, she introduced important programs such as Forest School and a literacy program at Kings', and the Years 4 to 6 boarding program and the Intensive English Language Programme at Epsom. At Harrow International, she was also appointed the Designated Safeguarding Lead and Head of Pastoral where she ensured a supportive environment that prioritized student well-being and growth.

Sian demonstrates her passion for creating a holistic learning experience for students by coaching an array of sports and enrichment activities to promote all-rounded development. She has guided teachers through interdisciplinary curriculum coordination and enhancement with the goal of creating more opportunities for students to become discoverers, risk-takers, and grounded individuals with integrity.

Sian embraces an innovative approach to educating our youth and brings her vast experience and dedication to help our students blossom intellectually, physically, and personally to become confident contributors to our community locally and further afield.

Bruce Au currently serves as the Deputy Executive Manager at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, where he focuses on developing and vetting charitable grants aimed at youth development and education. Additionally, he is the Advisory Committee Secretariat for JC Project LIFT, a US$92 million initiative designed to implement an Urban Graduation Approach for poverty alleviation.

Bruce is a member of the Management Committee for the Jockey Club Design Institute for Social Innovation. He has previously served as the Steering Committee Secretariat and an Expert Group Member for the CoolThink@JC initiative, which has effectively integrated computational thinking into primary education in Hong Kong.

Prior to his work at The Hong Kong Jockey Club, Bruce was the founding Director of Finance and Operations at Character Lab, a New York-based NGO that promotes scientific insights for the well-being of the next generation. He also worked as a strategy consultant at Dalberg Advisors, supporting mission-driven organizations, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the World Bank, in tackling various social and economic challenges.

Bruce holds an MPA in International Development from Harvard Kennedy School and a BS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from MIT. He is also a graduate of Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong.

Theodore Ma is the co-founder of CoCoon, one of the largest entrepreneurship communities in Hong Kong with over 1200 members and alumni. CoCoon helps to bridge the business innovation community with the startup community through hosting startup events, developing entrepreneurship education and angel investing.

Theodore earned his Masters in E-Commerce & Internet Computing from the University of Hong Kong and his BA in Communication with a minor in Computer Science from Stanford University. He is the Board Chairman of the Stanford Club of Hong Kong, Member of the HKUST Entrepreneurship Center Advisory Board, Member of the HKMA/TVB Marketing Awards Organizing Committee, Member of the HKTDC Jewellery Advisory Committee, Advisor of Our Hong Kong Foundation and Member of the HKU Careers Advisory Board.

Dickie Liang-Hong Ke is a recognized expert and practitioner on entrepreneurship and innovation. He is a renowned veteran of digital business creation, digital disruption, and digital transformation. Dickie‘s main areas of expertise also include new venture creation, digital platform establishment, and business eco-systems building.

As a technologist with over 30 years of experience in global technology management and advisory, Dickie has held executive and leadership roles at Microsoft, Nokia, Ericsson Business Consulting, where he established numerous globally pioneering businesses such as cloud computing and mobile internet, working closely with strategic clients such as China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom, Japan NTT, and other leading internet players in China, to shape together the future of the TMT industry over the years.

Dickie is not only a very active strategy and leadership advisor, speaker, executive educator and coach to many large corporations, he is also a consultant for disruptive start-ups and fast growing companies in all stages of their development, from founding to IPO. Dickie is also a senior advisor who spearheads business development in China for a Europe-based strategy advisory firm, Evolution Ltd, founded by Professor Michael Jacobides - one of the Forbes Thinkers50 top global management thinkers, providing Advisory Services and Thought Leadership to the corporate world.

Dickie is a Sloan Fellow, with an MSc in Leadership and Strategy from London Business School. He serves as Adjunct Faculty and Guest Lecturer / Speaker in leading universities and business schools across Europe and Asia, focusing on strategy, leadership, innovation, entrepreneurship, agility, and technology management. Besides playing the role of a mentor, he also serves as a member on the candidates selection panel, simultaneously acting as admissions interviewer, in prestigious postgraduate leadership degree programs, such as the Tsinghua University Schwarzman Scholars program and the London Business School Sloan Fellowship program.

Dickie has co-written numerous business cases and an influential book, including “Innovation and Agility at Tencent’s WeChat” (Harvard Business Publishing, The European Case Centre) with Professor Julian Birkinshaw, as well as “Handbook on China and Globalization” (Edward Elgar). Dickie’s works have been published or quoted by Harvard Business Review, Think (LBS Thought Leadership Magazine), South China Morning Post, China Entrepreneur, Fast Company, and others. Dickie appears on media outlets such as CGTN, and he speaks regularly at business conferences in China and Europe.