Thomas Chan, our Executive Director, Property & Buildings, Hong Kong & Mainland China, received the CIBSE Gold Medal at CIBSE’s President’s Award Dinner in London on 9 October. As the institution’s highest honour, the medal recognises corporate-grade members who have achieved exceptional eminence in the built environment or made outstanding, long-term contributions to both the profession and CIBSE.
Throughout his distinguished 43-year career across Hong Kong and Asia, Thomas has combined technical and industry leadership with a deep commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability. His extensive portfolio spans major healthcare, institutional and award-winning developments, including the redevelopments of Kwong Wah Hospital and Prince of Wales Hospital, the new Kai Tak Hospital, and Hong Kong Science and Technology Park Phase 1.
Beyond his project achievements, Thomas has made extensive contributions to the engineering profession. He served as the 43rd President of the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) for the 2017/18 session and has held other prominent leadership roles, including Chairman of IET Hong Kong and Chairman of the CIBSE Hong Kong Region. As a dedicated advocate for education, training and mentoring, he has also inspired generations of future engineers through his academic appointments as Honorary Professor at Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Adjunct Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Adjunct Professor at the Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong (THEi).
His lifelong commitment to excellence and ethical practice reaches far beyond technical achievement, leaving an enduring legacy of professional distinction in building services engineering.
